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Banking & Finance | Global

Nigeria

The Banking & Finance rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Nigeria.

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Band 1

  1. ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
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    ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode is a highly skilled law firm at the forefront of the Nigerian market, which is well known for its involvement in high-value banking transactions, acting on behalf of both domestic and international companies. It is adept at handling a variety of matters including structured trade agreements, foreign exchange contracts and secure lending agreements. The team earns recognition for its exceptional handling of a range of project finance matters, particularly in the oil and gas sector.
  2. Olaniwun Ajayi LP
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    Olaniwun Ajayi LP
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Olaniwun Ajayi is a top-tier Nigerian law firm with notable expertise in a range of banking matters, including structured finance, acquisition finance and banking regulatory issues. It maintains an impressive track record of advising international clients, including both lending and borrowing entities. The firm notably represents energy sector clients.
  3. Templars
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    Templars
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    Templars is a highly regarded law firm with a well-rounded team of banking and finance experts noted for their skilful handling of a range of complex transactions, including credit facilities. The lawyers are regularly engaged by international energy companies on the Nigerian aspects of cross-border matters. They also often act on behalf of banks and other financial institutions on a range of investment projects.

  4. Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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    Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a highly respected law firm with wide-ranging expertise in the financial sector in Nigeria. Its lawyers are consistently engaged on high-value matters on behalf of domestic and international financial institutions and banks, with extensive experience acting for both borrowers and lenders on finance transactions.

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Band 2

  1. Banwo & Ighodalo
    2
    Banwo & Ighodalo
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Banwo & Ighodalo operates a highly regarded banking group that possesses considerable expertise in loan transactions. The firm is well known for advising a number of major commercial banks and domestic financial institutions, as well as working with multinational companies investing in Nigeria. It possesses extensive experience structuring financial transactions and advising on regulatory matters, and is increasingly involved in transactions and financings involving the oil and gas and real estate sectors.
  2. G. Elias
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    G. Elias
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    G. Elias is prolific in the Nigerian market. Its banking department handles high-value transactions, including advising on the domestic aspects of cross-border matters. The team frequently deals with loan financing and refinancing matters. It maintains a strong following of international and domestic clients in the oil and gas and telecommunications sectors, in addition to an impressive portfolio in the financial sector.

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Band 3

  1. ǼLEX
    3
    ǼLEX
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked

    ǼLEX is home to a solid banking team with significant experience acting for lenders and borrowers on structured financing and derivatives transactions. The firm also advises on investments and regulatory matters. Its client roster includes domestic and international companies. The department has expertise in acquisition and project financing.

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    Odujinrin & Adefulu
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Odujinrin & Adefulu is a solid law firm that is recognised for its significant activity in the banking and finance space in Nigeria. The team acts for a range of key players, including lenders and borrowers. It often represents banks in an array of finance transactions, with notable activity on financing developments in the oil and gas sector.
  3. DETAIL Commercial Solicitors
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Jackson, Etti & Edu
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3