Global Nigeria Corporate/Commercial

Aluko & Oyebode is a highly regarded law firm at the forefront of the market, noted for serving a great number of multinational companies investing in Nigeria. It has a strong bench of dedicated lawyers with broad experience, and frequently advises on matters spanning a range of sectors including insurance, energy and telecommunications. The firm maintains an impressive roster of clients, including multinational technology companies, financial institutions and private equity funds. It has office locations in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

Banwo & Ighodalo is a market-leading law firm that is highly regarded for its work in the capital markets space, working with high-profile clients based in and outside Nigeria. It possesses a wealth of experience across several areas, and is well placed to handle matters relating to government bonds, debt rescheduling and all forms of corporate and capital restructuring. The team frequently acts for oil and gas companies, investment companies and private equity funds.

Olaniwun Ajayi is a top-rated law firm with a leading commercial practice operating at the forefront of the Nigerian market. Its diverse offering covers private equity, M&A and corporate restructuring as well as refinancings and divestitures. The department capably advises domestic and international clients and is extremely well versed in financial regulatory matters.

Templars is a highly skilled full-service law firm that has emerged as one of the leaders in the industry, with a roster of high-profile multinational clients. Its corporate and commercial lawyers are incredibly active in a number of areas, including mergers and acquisitions and financial transactions. The team is particularly active in the oil and gas and renewable energy spaces. It possesses a strong understanding of the local environment and is well positioned to advise on local Nigerian regulation and compliance policies. The firm has offices in both Lagos and Abuja.

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a front-running law firm that is known for its involvement in joint ventures, equity and asset investments and strategic alliances. It is a top name in the market for corporate transactions, including complex due diligence, restructurings and disposals. With offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, the firm also advises on real estate and energy matters. It is incredibly experienced in handling cross-border transactions for institutional investors, financiers and global fund managers.

ǼLEX is a full-service Nigerian law firm held in high regard for its corporate and commercial practice. It ably handles corporate governance, regulatory and subsidiary control matters, and is incredibly adept at assisting international corporations with navigating local laws and regulations. The team also advises on corporate restructuring as well as cross-border acquisitions and divestments.

G. Elias & Co. is a renowned law firm with a strong market presence in Nigeria. It is adept at handling mergers, corporate reorganisations and acquisitions on behalf of multinational and domestic clients. The team is engaged across a range of industry sectors, including energy, manufacturing, financial services and technology.

Dentons ACAS-Law's corporate and commercial department assists with matters such as tax disputes, regulatory compliance, private equity and business ethics. It represents multinationals and local businesses throughout all stages of their investments, including establishment, diversification, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and dissolutions. The department is particularly noted for its work in the oil and gas, energy and maritime sectors.

Jackson, Etti & Edu operates a robust corporate practice out of Lagos and Abuja, with a solid track record of advising on project finance, product development, private equity, M&A, and representing investment funds. The firm is notably active on financial transactions and real estate developments. It serves a variety of clients from the banking, technology and telecommunications industries.

Olajide Oyewole has a solid track record for its work on regulatory compliance, restructuring, M&A and private equity investment matters. A member of the DLA Piper Africa network, the firm is noted for representation of clients from the infrastructure, energy, industrial engineering and technology sectors, frequently advising high-profile companies in and outside Nigeria. The team also handles matters relating to corporate restructuring, cross-border registration and foreign direct investment.

Bloomfield is best known for providing commercial advice to financial institutions and multinationals. Based in Lagos, the firm is well versed in banking law, M&A, project finance, joint ventures and securities as well as offering expertise in the technology and energy sectors.

Giwa-Osagie & Co is a law firm in Lagos that is often engaged by large domestic corporations on matters relating to joint ventures, limited liability companies and partnerships. The team capably advises on local regulatory and compliance matters. It is notably active on real estate mandates. Clients include public institutions and private companies engaged in the aviation, finance and energy sectors.

TNP - The New Practice is a respected emerging law firm with a broad range of capabilities in the transactional space in Nigeria. It has a notable presence in capital markets and private equity matters, with significant visibility on various investments and acquisitions. The team possesses experience representing corporations, government clients and private equity funds.