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Asue Ighodalo

Asue Ighodalo

Global 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by Banwo & Ighodalo

Practice Areas

Corporate finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, banking & securities, foreign investments & divestments, energy & natural resources, privatization and project finance.

Career

September 1985 to January 1991: (Associate); Chris Ogunbanjo & Co.

1st February 1991: Founded Banwo & Ighodalo, in partnership.

Professional Memberships

Nigerian Bar Association (Section on Business Law)

International Bar Association

Association of International Petroleum Negotiators

Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria

Institute of Directors, Nigeria

Nigerian Economic Summit Group, (Chairman)

Electric Power Sector Reform & Implementation Committee (Chairman, Legal/Regulatory Sub-Committee). (2001 - 2004); (established by the FGN)

Anti-trust and Competition Committee. (2002 - 2004); (established by the FGN)

Policy and Monitoring Committee of the National Council on Privatisation. (2007 -2009)

Vice Chairman, Committee established by the Nigerian Government to review the Investment & Securities Act, 2007(June 2010 )

Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Technical Committee on Demutualization of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (September 2011)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets - Nigeria

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Founding partner Asue Ighodalo is experienced in assisting clients with capital markets mandates.

Corporate/Commercial - Nigeria

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Lagos-based Asue Ighodalo is a founding partner of the firm and is well versed in a broad array of mergers and acquisitions as well as divestments.

Banking & Finance - Nigeria

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Asue Ighodalo is a highly esteemed banking lawyer, recognised for his expertise in project finance and high-value, often cross-border, facilities transactions.

Strengths

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  • Asue Ighodalo offers exceptional expertise.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Banwo & Ighodalo (18)

Nigeria

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