Wole Olanipekun & Co

Wole Olanipekun & Co (WOC) is a leading premier Nigerian law firm founded in 1980 by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, FCIArb. The firm is presently with more than thirty lawyers serving clients in dispute resolution, private equity, M&A, complex corporate transactions, business advisory,, arbitration, restructuring, banking, finance & investment, regulatory risk, compliance, and intellectual property. It has two offices in Nigeria and delivers world-class legal counsel on the most sophisticated business and legal challenges. Built on the values of excellence, passion, integrity, and competence. From its origin as a sole proprietorship, the firm has grown into a distinguished partnership, with alumni serving as Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Justices, Attorneys General, academics, and legal advisers across industries. With over four decades of trusted service, the firm continues to deliver innovative, ethical, and premium legal solutions, fostering lasting client relationships while contributing to the development of law and society.

Dispute Resolution

The firm's dispute resolution practice is dedicated to helping clients resolve conflicts efficiently and effectively, whether through litigation, arbitration, mediation, or negotiation. It handles a wide range of disputes, including commercial, contractual, corporate governance, regulatory, financial services, intellectual property, and cross-border matters. By combining rigorous legal analysis with strategic insight, it craft solutions tailored to each client’s needs, whether that means pursuing a decisive courtroom victory, achieving a favorable settlement, or managing risk to protect business continuity. The team are known for their advocacy, integrity, and results-driven approach, making us trusted advisers in even the most complex disputes.

Antitrust & Competition

WOC delivers comprehensive counsel across the competition law spectrum, from defending clients in high-stakes criminal and civil antitrust cases to guiding them through government investigations, fast-track transaction clearances, and day-to-day compliance challenges. The firm represents businesses worldwide in their most critical disputes, including cartel matters, monopolization claims, and pricing controversies.

Capital Markets

The firm supports issuers, sponsors, and underwriters in executing the full range of corporate financing strategies. With deep experience in cross-border securities transactions, the firm is particularly recognized for its work on high-yield and other complex debt offerings, helping clients navigate market challenges with precision and creativity.

Debt Finance

WOC advises both borrowers and lenders on financing transactions across the capital structure. The team is involved in all phases of financing, including senior, subordinated, mezzanine, bridge loans, and high-yield offerings. It is highly experienced in structuring and negotiating multi-layered debt and equity financing, particularly in leveraged acquisitions.

Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations

The firm guides companies through their most sensitive investigations, with experience spanning several jurisdictions. Matters handled range from securities and accounting fraud to anti-bribery, sanctions, healthcare, tax, environmental issues, and beyond. It also advises on internal investigations and designs compliance programs tailored for resilience.

Intellectual Property Litigation

The firm is home to one of the nation’s most respected IP trial practices. The team excels in large-scale disputes involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and advertising. Known for tackling some of the most complex cases in history, WOC combines trial-tested experience with an outstanding record of courtroom success.

International Trade & National Security

WOC helps businesses, investors, and boards navigate the risks of operating across borders. Combining senior government insights with legal and policy expertise, the firm offers tailored strategies to manage legal, reputational, and regulatory challenges in global markets.

Investment Funds

WOC is a global powerhouse in investment fund formation and operations, advising sponsors, institutional investors, and market participants across the alternative investments space. Its expertise spans private equity, venture, growth, real estate, infrastructure, energy, credit, mezzanine, and hedge funds, as well as the establishment of their management structures.

Private Equity/M&A

It is a go-to firm for complex transactions in the global marketplace. Leveraging unmatched deal volume and experience, the firm develops innovative strategies for acquisitions, financings, going-private transactions, unsolicited offers, stock-for-stock deals, spinoffs, and minority investments. Delivering solutions that reflect both speed and sophistication.

Real Estate

With an interdisciplinary approach, WOC handles the full range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. The firm advises private equity sponsors, REITs (public and private), and investors across diverse industries. Its team has significant experience in real estate-secured lending, structured finance, and hospitality sector deals.

Restructuring & Insolvency

WOC’s restructuring team combines business savvy with crisis management expertise to guide clients through financial distress. Renowned for results in multijurisdictional workouts and insolvency matters, the firm advises on restructuring strategies, bankruptcy planning, negotiations, and litigation, earning its reputation as a market leader.

Tax

The firm’s tax practice is recognised for providing creative, sophisticated structuring advice and strong representation in disputes. It advises on tax planning for mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, restructurings, fund formations, financings, and executive compensation, whilst also representing clients in contested tax matters worldwide

Technology & IP Transactions

WOC provides advice on global transactions where intellectual property and technology drive value. It represents leading technology companies on matters involving patents, trademarks, software, outsourcing, licensing, joint ventures, data protection, and e-commerce, offering solutions that balance legal rigour with commercial practicality.

Business Advisory

The firm supports clients across a wide range of corporate and operational matters, including governance, compliance, transactions, restructuring, and regulatory engagement. By combining deep industry knowledge with a client-focused approach, WOC delivers tailored solutions that anticipate risks, create opportunities, and generate measurable value. Its Business Advisory practice serves startups, growing enterprises, and established corporations alike.

Banking, Finance & Investments

WOC’s Banking, Finance & Investments team advises clients across the full spectrum of financial services. Its expertise spans corporate and project finance, syndicated and asset-based lending, capital markets, venture capital, private equity investments, and cross-border transactions. With a focus on precision and industry expertise, the team helps clients secure capital, structure investments, and comply with regulatory frameworks to achieve lasting value.

Insurance & Pension

The firm advises insurers, pension fund administrators, trustees, and employers on all aspects of insurance and pension law. Its services include compliance, product structuring, claims management, disputes, and fund administration, with solutions designed to protect assets and secure long-term value.

Shipping, Aviation & Transport

WOC represents clients in the maritime, aviation, and logistics sectors, including operators, financiers, insurers, and regulators. The firm advises on vessel and aircraft financing, leasing, acquisitions, and contractual arrangements, and handles disputes ranging from cargo claims to accidents and regulatory enforcement. Its sector-specific expertise ensures effective risk management and compliance in an interconnected global environment.

Business Advisory:

The firm also provides strategic business advisory services that help clients manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive sustainable growth. Our team blends legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver practical solutions for businesses at every stage of development.

Federal Government of Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

Lagos State Government

Ondo State Government

MTN Nigeria

Shell Petroleum Development Company

Guaranty Trust Bank

Honeywell Flour Mills

Sahara Energy Resources Limited

Lagos

God’s Grace House,

5, Maple Close

Osborne Foreshore Estate, Phase 2

Ikoyi, Lagos

Abuja

God’s Grace House

6, Oshakati Close

Off Constantine Street

Wuse Zone 4, (Near Sheraton Hotel), Abuja

Tel: +234-201-227-5446, +234-201-227-5448, +234-816-077-8826

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.woleolanipekun.com/