Ranking tables
Banking & Finance | Global
Nigeria
Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 3
- ǼLEX 20 Years Ranked
- Odujinrin & Adefulu 13 Years Ranked
- DETAIL Commercial Solicitors
- Jackson, Etti & Edu
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
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Band 4
- Adedoyin Afun Bloomfield LP5 Years Ranked
- Adeola Sunmola Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie3 Years Ranked
- Damilola Adetunji Odujinrin & Adefulu17 Years Ranked
- Desmond Ogba Templars10 Years Ranked
- Joseph Eimunjeze Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie2 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Fubara Anga ǼLEX20 Years Ranked
- Yewande Senbore Olaniwun Ajayi LP1 Years Ranked
- Folasade OlusanyaJackson, Etti & Edu
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 ALN Nigeria | Aluko & OyebodeBanking & Finance2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedALN 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.1 Olaniwun Ajayi LPBanking & Finance2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedOlaniwun 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.1 TemplarsBanking & Finance2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedTemplars 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.
1 Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieBanking & Finance2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedUdo 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.
Band 2
2 Banwo & IghodaloBanking & Finance2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedBanwo & 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. EliasBanking & Finance2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedG. 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.
Band 3
3 ǼLEXBanking & Finance2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedǼLEX 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.
3 Odujinrin & AdefuluBanking & Finance2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedOdujinrin & 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.