Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria
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Provided by SPA Ajibade & Co
S. P. A. Ajibade & Co. has a vibrant dispute resolution practice that spans proceedings in trial and appellate courts in Nigeria; and domestic and international commercial arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, conciliation, and negotiation. Members of our team also sit as arbitrators.
Our dispute resolution department handles corporate and commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration, private international law litigation and has particular expertise in the law relating to the recognition and enforcement of foreign Judgments. We engage in public international law litigation before international and regional tribunals such as the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice and investment treaty arbitration.
Our dispute resolution practice prides itself in being a solution provider, and a disciplined practice. We have an ability to analyse legal issues arising from knotty commercial transactions, and proffer timely, practical, and satisfactory solutions to our clients. We assess the legal problem from the client’s perspective to have a thorough understanding of relevant underlying issues. We have an extensive knowledge base relating to substantive and procedural law and we stay up to date with new decisions in our practice areas.
Our dispute resolution department has an excellent turn-around time on client instructions, and we keep our clients informed through every stage of conducting their matters.
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SPA Ajibade & Co is a solid and respected law firm with proficiency in arbitration proceedings, acting in both domestic and international contexts. The firm also represents clients in litigation proceedings, including debt recovery and property disputes. With offices in Abuja, Ibadan and Lagos, it is often involved in high-profile commercial disputes, representing individuals, authorities and businesses.
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SPA Ajibade & Co represented the families of 24 victims of the 2012 Dana Airline crash in a high-value damages claim.
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The quality of advice and work provided by the firm is high, and response time is very good and timely, making it possible to address issues within a reasonable time.
SPA Ajibade & Co is a firm of distinguished professionals with a deep understanding of the law. They take the time required to understand the case, the client and to assure themselves of the facts.
Its team is efficient, knowledgeable and hard-working. It is also reliable and strong on client service.
SPA Ajibade & Co is responsive and helpful, with the resources to tackle complex matters and resolve issues quickly.
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Babatunde Ajibade SAN is a well-respected Nigerian lawyer undertaking a range of work that encompasses banking and securities disputes, arbitration proceedings and debt recovery matters, as well as damages claims.
He is intensely painstaking and meticulous in his approach when handling matters.
Babatunde Ajibade is a formidable leader and has a thorough client focus and commercial and corporate vision.
Babatunde Ajibade is an astute professional and gentleman, with excellence at the centre of his actions.
His calm and authoritative approach inspires confidence and he provides sensible and commercially astute advice.
His no-nonsense attitude and clear, consistent and constructive delivery sets him apart from the mainstream.
Head of Dispute Resolution
Provided by SPA Ajibade & Co
Olaoye Olalere
Bolaji Gabari
Kolawole Mayomi
Head of Department
Abiodun Ogunnubi
Magnus Ejelonu
Emmanuel Bassey
Damilola Akinsanya
Opeyemi Ojebode
David Essien
Victor Ogunsola
Ahmad Dasuki
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