Ranking tables
Capital Markets | Global
Nigeria
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Band 1

1 Aluko & OyebodeCapital Markets2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedAluko & Oyebode is a highly reputable Nigerian law firm, well known for its expertise in capital markets. The firm advises on a wide range of capital markets transactions, including bond issuances, commercial paper issuances, loan note programmes, structured note issuances and sukuk. Its practice covers both equity and debt capital markets, with office locations in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

1 Banwo & IghodaloCapital Markets2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedBanwo & Ighodalo is a market-leading law firm that is well regarded for its work in the capital markets space. The firm boasts a solid capital markets team with deep expertise across different forms of capital markets issuances, including both equity and debt. It assists clients with the establishment of funds, bond issuances and rights issues.

1 Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieCapital Markets2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a market-leading law firm for capital markets transactions, recognised for its ability to represent clients across industries. With offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, its work extends to the establishment of funds, green bonds and sukuk issuances.
Band 2

2 G. EliasCapital Markets2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedG. Elias is a notable law firm with extensive capital markets experience. It represents clients in a broad range of capital markets transactions, such as debt issuances, as well as listings and delistings from exchanges. In addition to representing clients in the financial sector, the firm also represents state governments and advises clients on compliance with securities regulations in Nigeria.

2 Olaniwun Ajayi LPCapital Markets2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedOlaniwun Ajayi is recognised for its capacity to handle complex matters in the capital markets space. It acts for clients on issuances, equity raises and similar transactions. The firm is able to represent issuers and trustees. Its clients are largely banking and financial services players.

2 TemplarsCapital Markets2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedTemplars is a robust full-service law firm in Nigeria with expertise that extends to capital markets transactions. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in listings on the Nigerian stock exchange. Its work extends to the establishment of bond issuance programmes, commercial paper issuances and fund establishment.
Band 3

3 ǼLEXCapital Markets2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedǼLEX is a full-service law firm with expertise in capital markets transactions. The team is capable of representing clients across multiple sectors and boasts particular expertise in debt capital markets work. Its capabilities include bond issuances and commercial paper programmes.

3 Jackson, Etti & EduCapital Markets2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedWith offices in Lagos and Abuja, Jackson, Etti & Edu has a well-rounded full-service legal offering in Nigeria. The firm assists clients with notable capital markets transactions, including the issuance of bonds and capital raises. The team mainly represents financial services and state government clients.