Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria
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Provided by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
The team’s experience spans over 30 years and is broad & deep in diversity, quality of work and clients. A big part of our M&A practice involves equity & asset investments, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic alliances, hive-outs and corporate restructuring, in relation to which we offer specialised legal due diligence and transactional advisory services. While a considerable amount of the team’s expertise has a cross-border focus, it is grounded in extensive on domestic and cross-border transactional experience, advising corporates, conglomerates, investors, JV partners and financial institutions as well as regulators and a host of other local, regional and international clients across various industries and sectors including oil & gas, banking, finance, telecoms, FMCG, among others. We have one of highest numbers of independently ranked partners in this practice area, in any Nigerian firm.
Our PE department is “singled out for its private equity practice on behalf of both investors and investees”. We provide tailored advice that is accessible, commercial and consistently sound on principle. All of our partners specialise in diverse areas of commercial law, but 3 of them focus on PE and are recognised in The Lawyer’s 2015 Africa Elite PE Report. We have written extensively on regulatory issues, investments and the regulation of PE for publications such as the IFLR, the Asset Management Law Review & the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association newsletter.
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a front-running law firm that is known for its involvement in joint ventures, acquisitions and mergers, in addition to divestments and corporate structurings. With offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, the firm advises local and international clients from different sectors, including energy, manufacturing and entertainment. It is especially experienced in handling cross-border transactions.
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie advised Holcim on the sale of the shares of Davis Peak Holdings to Huaxcin.
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The firm sets itself apart with thorough and practical advice.
The lawyers are very knowledgeable on the topic and make themselves easily accessible, which is very helpful.
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie has a commercially driven approach and provides strategic, solution-oriented legal advice whilst ensuring a timely delivery.
The firm has excellent knowledge of corporate and commercial law and is creative in its approach.
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie consistently delivers outstanding results. Its lawyers are deal oriented, pragmatic and have great M&A experience.
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Senior partner Dan Agbor is a top lawyer with a notable international scope to his corporate practice. He is experienced advising clients on Nigerian M&A and market entry issues, and has a significant reputation among clients in the manufacturing space.
Folake Elias Adebowale is a respected corporate lawyer who is notably involved in both international work and domestic transactions. She is particularly active in oil and gas-related deals. Her work extends to acquisitions, mergers, restructurings and divestments.
Folake is excellent. She leads matters and goes above and beyond for us.
Folake Elias Adebowale is very intelligent and has a good awareness of the industry.
Her strong M&A expertise in Nigeria brings real value to us. She is personally involved in the transactions and provides crucial insight on M&A transactional trends and practices in Nigeria.
Yinka Edu is very involved in cross-border M&A and demonstrates notable activity on shares-related matters, including sales and restructurings.
She has an excellent understanding of the industry.
Yinka Edu is accessible and always follows up. My impression is that she always wants to see the transaction to its logical conclusion.
Ozofu Ogiemudia advises on a range of corporate matters, including divestments, acquisitions and investments. She is instructed by clients in the life sciences, healthcare and technology sectors, among others.
Ozofu's leadership and ability to provide creative solutions to the most complex problems is unmatched. She is also very personable and easy to communicate with.
Ozofu Ogiemudia offers strategic insights and hands-on guidance at every stage of the process.
She always provides a level of confidence to me and the team which is always invaluable in tough negotiations and high-stakes transactions.
Her deep understanding of transaction structuring, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation has been critical in safeguarding our matters.
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Lolade Ososami
Kunle Durosinmi-Etti
Ozofu Ogiemudia
Jumoke Lambo
Head of Department
Temiloluwa Okeowo
Tobechi Nwokocha
Aanuoluwapo Odunaike
Itorobong Udom
Dumebi Anike-Nweze
Victoria Agomuo
Etido David
Damilola Adedoyin
Uchechukwu Ajala
Ozofu Ogiemudia
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