Ranking tables
Corporate/Commercial | Global
Nigeria
Rankings overview for Departments
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Senior Statespeople
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- Afolabi Caxton-Martins Dentons ACAS-Law (Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun)23 Years Ranked
- Anuoluwapo Balogun Olaniwun Ajayi LP4 Years Ranked
- Ayodeji Oyetunde ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode8 Years Ranked
- Chike Obianwu Templars13 Years Ranked
- Folasade Olusanya Jackson, Etti & Edu16 Years Ranked
- Olubunmi Fayokun ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode19 Years Ranked
- Osayaba Giwa-Osagie Giwa-Osagie & Co19 Years Ranked
- Ayuli JemideDETAIL Commercial Solicitors
Band 4
- Adedoyin Afun Bloomfield LP4 Years Ranked
- Baba Alokolaro TNP - The New Practice5 Years Ranked
- Fred Onuobia SAN G. Elias16 Years Ranked
- Koye Edu Jackson, Etti & Edu17 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Fubara Anga ǼLEX19 Years Ranked
- Oghogho Makinde ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode17 Years Ranked
- Samuel Salako Olajide Oyewole LLP2 Years Ranked
- Wolemi Esan SAN Olaniwun Ajayi LP13 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
- Chinyerugo Ugoji ǼLEX2 Years Ranked
- Ozofu Ogiemudia Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie1 Years Ranked
- Tosin AjoseDeal HQ Partners
All Departments profiles
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1 ALN Nigeria | Aluko & OyebodeCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedALN Nigeria | 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 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.1 Banwo & IghodaloCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedBanwo & 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 and all forms of corporate and capital restructuring. The team frequently acts for oil and gas companies, investment companies and private equity funds.1 Olaniwun Ajayi LPCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedOlaniwun 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 divestitures. The department capably advises domestic and international clients and is extremely well versed in financial and corporate regulatory matters.1 TemplarsCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedTemplars 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 international clients on local Nigerian regulations and compliance policies. The firm has offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.1 Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a front-running law firm that is known for its involvement in joint ventures, in addition to equity and asset investments. 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.
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2 ǼLEXCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedǼLEX 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.2 G. EliasCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedG. Elias 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.
Band 3
3 Dentons ACAS-Law (Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun)Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedDentons ACAS-Law's corporate and commercial department assists with matters such as regulatory compliance and investment deals. 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.3 Jackson, Etti & EduCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedJackson, Etti & Edu operates a robust corporate practice out of Lagos and Abuja, with a solid track record of advising on 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.3 Olajide Oyewole LLPCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedOlajide 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 its 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 cross-border registration and foreign direct investment.
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4 Bloomfield LPCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedBloomfield is best known for providing commercial advice to financial institutions and multinationals. Based in Lagos, the firm is well versed in M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The team offers expertise in the technology and energy sectors.4 Streamsowers & KöhnCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedStreamsowers & Köhn is a firm with strong capabilities in corporate and commercial deals. It assists clients with acquisitions, restructurings, and debt and equity matters, amongst others. The firm also works with a number of domestic and international clients from a range of sectors, including oil and gas, telecommunications and banking. The firm has offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.4 TNP - The New PracticeCorporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedTNP - 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 and private equity funds.