Tayo Oyetibo LP

Tayo Oyetibo LP (TOLP) is a leading Nigerian dispute resolution and commercial law firm, widely recognised for its integrity, strategic advocacy, and depth of expertise across complex, high-value matters . Established in 1991 and reconstituted as a Limited Partnership in 2016, the firm has evolved from a premier litigation practice into a full-service commercial law firm with a dominant reputation in contentious work and sophisticated transactional advisory.

Headquartered in Lagos with a presence in Abuja, TOLP represents clients across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

TOLP’s Dispute Resolution Practice is the cornerstone of the firm. For over three decades, it has acted in precedent-setting litigation and arbitration, including matters of constitutional significance, complex commercial disputes, and multibillion-dollar cross-border arbitrations. The firm regularly appears before trial and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of Nigeria, as well as domestic and international arbitral tribunals. Its arbitration credentials are particularly distinguished, with involvement in high-stakes proceedings under ICC and LMAA rules, enforcement actions, and landmark award set-aside proceedings with substantial global implications.

Beyond disputes, TOLP maintains a robust Corporate and Commercial Practice, advising financial institutions, multinational corporations, indigenous conglomerates, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides strategic counsel on banking and finance, oil and gas, power, infrastructure, insurance, real estate, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, employment, tax, and technology matters. Its work includes complex loan securitisations, corporate restructurings, M&A advisory, regulatory defence, market entry strategies, and governance advisory.

The firm’s sectoral strength is notable in energy and natural resources, financial services, maritime and shipping, telecommunications, public law, and infrastructure. It has advised and represented federal and state governments, regulatory agencies, major banks, upstream oil and gas companies, international technology platforms, and multinational corporations in matters shaping Nigeria’s commercial and constitutional landscape.

TOLP operates a flexible practice structure that promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration, ensuring clients receive commercially attuned, pragmatic advice grounded in a deep understanding of industry realities. The firm’s culture is anchored on diligence, integrity, proficiency, and professional etiquette, values that underpin its longstanding client relationships and reputation for excellence.

Under the leadership of Chief Counsel Tayo Oyetibo, SAN, and Managing Partner Mofesomo Tayo-Oyetibo, SAN, the firm combines seasoned advocacy with next-generation commercial strategy. Its partners are recognised leaders in litigation, arbitration, corporate advisory, intellectual property, and public law, bringing both courtroom authority and boardroom insight to complex mandates.

Through its distinctive client-centric philosophy, described internally as “The TOLP Difference”, the firm continues to position itself as one of Nigeria’s most influential and trusted legal institutions, delivering sophisticated solutions in high-stakes domestic and cross-border matters.