Dispute Resolution | Global

Aluko & Oyebode continues to be one of the innovators in the Nigerian market, with a strong disputes bench highly skilled in litigation and arbitration. The firm is particularly adept at representing multinational oil companies in actions brought against them by government institutions, and has worked with some of the most prestigious global companies in that regard. The team offers a significant breadth of experience, including in disputes in the intellectual property, tax and banking spheres.

G. Elias is a renowned name across the Nigerian legal industry. The firm is experienced in representing an impressive portfolio of international clients in commercial litigation, as well as a pool of domestic industry leaders in telecoms and the financial sector. It is equally well regarded for work in maritime disputes, and is in high demand among multinationals. The team also offers a strong understanding of the local regulatory landscape in banking, infrastructure and intellectual property.

Olaniwun Ajayi is a well-regarded law firm, credited with performing top-tier commercial arbitration work for a number of global corporations, as well as high-profile litigation work across Nigeria. It remains a popular choice for multinationals with interests in Nigeria. The team ably represents clients in the financial sector, advising on a wide variety of contentious mandates involving issues relating to debt, asset recovery, insolvency and white-collar crime.

Templars is a well-regarded Nigerian law firm highlighted for its impressive handling of high-value disputes in the oil and gas and wider energy sectors. It is often involved in arbitrations, acting for multinational clients. The team also represents clients in disputes relating to telecoms and taxation issues. It is engaged by contractor clients on international construction arbitration matters.

ǼLEX operates a highly skilled dispute resolution group with expertise in a number of areas, including tax and product liability litigation, debt recovery and breach of contract claims. The firm also represents its clients in appeal proceedings before the appellate courts in Nigeria. ǼLEX is sought after by an exceptional list of key domestic and international companies, including companies engaged in telecoms, energy, and oil and gas, as well as financial services.

Banwo & Ighodalo is a well-regarded law firm with a practice covering litigation as well as arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. With offices in Lagos and Abuja, the team works with local and international clients in areas such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and energy. It leverages the firm's leading corporate practice to help clients navigate the litigation landscape. The lawyers offer experience in a range of dispute areas, including tax, employment and asset recovery.

SPA Ajibade & Co is a solid and respected law firm with proficiency in arbitration proceedings, acting in both domestic and international contexts. The firm also represents clients in litigation proceedings, including debt recovery and property disputes. With offices in Abuja, Ibadan and Lagos, it is often involved in high-profile commercial disputes, representing individuals, authorities and businesses.

Wole Olanipekun & Co is a Nigerian litigation law firm with a good reputation for its work in constitutional and political disputes, and additional experience representing clients in contentious commercial mandates. The team acts on both litigation and arbitration. It is retained by private individuals as well as high-profile corporates to act in disputes involving issues of contract, intellectual property, criminal, defamation and banking law.

Jackson, Etti & Edu is a solid law firm with an active commercial litigation practice and a strong reputation for resolving intellectual property disputes. It is particularly focused on matters related to brand protection, anti-counterfeiting and trade mark opposition, working with blue-chip companies to protect intellectual property rights and take action against infringement where necessary. The firm is also regularly engaged in a range of employment disputes and debt recovery mandates, and acts for a number of domestic lenders.

Olajide Oyewole LLP is renowned for its established dispute resolution practice. The firm represents energy and technology clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. The team is well placed to handle intellectual property-related disputes as well as contractual matters. Olajide Oyewole is the DLA Piper Africa affiliated law firm in Nigeria.

Solola & Akpana is renowned for its representation of oil and gas clients in a broad range of disputes. With offices in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja, the firm is well placed to represent clients in disputes across different Nigerian states.

Streamsowers & Köhn is a widely recognised law firm with an established dispute resolution practice. The team consists of experts in oil and gas litigation, and it is also regularly instructed for advice on contentious commercial, tax and administrative law matters. It regularly assists both domestic and international clients.

Tayo Oyetibo is a recognised disputes-driven law firm. The Tayo Oyetibo team consists of experts in arbitration, litigation and mediation. The firm is engaged by clients in a range of litigation matters, including contractual and commercial disputes as well as debt recovery claims. The firm regularly represents private and public clients.