ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode is vastly experienced in advising financial institutions and sizeable corporations, and the ‘proactive’ practice is also a key port of call for banks, international lending institutions, and insurance companies. Oludare Senbore, Funmilayo Otsemobor, and the ‘extremely talented‘ Kofo Dosekun field expertise in project and infrastructure finance. Olubunmi Fayokun is noted for her established strength in capital markets, and Ayodeji Oyetunde handles corporate finance matters. Ajibola Asolo is well versed in advising on banking regulations and regulatory compliance issues.
Banking, finance and capital markets in Nigeria
ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
Responsables de la pratique:
Kofo Dosekun; Olubunmi Fayokun
Autres avocats clés:
Oludare Senbore; Funmilayo Otsemobor; Ayodeji Oyetunde; Ajibola Asolo; Tomilola Tobun
Les références
‘The banking and finance team is exceptional and extremely talented, going above and beyond for clients and making complex issues simple.’
‘The team has been very effective in supporting us, structuring the transaction, generating documentation, and advising on the relevant regulatory environment.’
‘The team’s very useful guidance made the process very seamless.’
Principaux clients
Bank of Industry
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC
Wema Bank Plc
Access Holdings Plc
Access Bank Plc
Guaranty Trust Bank Limited
Emerging Africa Capital Limited
First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Fidelity Bank Plc
First City Monument Bank Limited
Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc
Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited
Petrogap Oil and Gas
VFuels LLC
Astea Engineering Inc
Mota-Engil Engenharia E Constructao Africa SA
Omatapalo Engenharia E Construcao S.A
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the Bank of Industry on the €1 billion guaranteed short-term facility granted by a syndicate of financial institutions.
- Assisted Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc with its establishment of a NGN20 billion Bond Issuance Programme.
- Advised Access Holdings Plc and Access Bank Plc in connection with Access Holdings Plc’s subscription to Mandatory Convertible Tier 1 Notes issued by Access Bank Plc.
Banwo & Ighodalo
With an excellent reputation for handling corporate and project finance transactions, Banwo & Ighodalo's 'responsive' team is well known for its 'in-depth expertise in the financial services sector’. The group is sought after by borrowers for advising on syndicated lending mandates, and is equally adept at assisting with banking regulatory matters. Asue Ighodalo is a highly regarded practitioner in capital markets, also a key area of instruction for the 'knowledgeable' Ayotunde Owoigbe and Isa Alade, who regularly represents clients in the fintech sector. Azeezah Muse-Sadiq is active in debt and equity securities work, and Seyi Bella has established strength in handling secured lending and corporate finance matters. Ayodele Adeyemi-Faboya brings expertise in advising on the structuring of foreign investments. Femi Olubanwo and Tosin Oyebanjo are also singled out for their contributions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Asue Ighodalo; Femi Olubanwo; Ayotunde Owoigbe; Azeezah Muse-Sadiq; Isa Alade; Seyi Bella; Ayodele Adeyemi-Faboya
Autres avocats clés:
Tosin Oyebanjo; Basirat Raheem; Mayowa Olagbaiye
Les références
‘A responsive team with in-depth expertise in the financial services sector.’
‘An in-depth understanding of their instructions, timeliness and responsiveness.’
‘Ayotunde Owoigbe and her team are very diligent, knowledgeable of capital markets and financial services, and very responsive.’
Principaux clients
African Export-Import Bank
Access Bank Plc
Everty Nigeria Limited
FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited
Meristem Finance Limited
Moove Nigeria B.V.
The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
Oando Plc
Sterling Bank Plc
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
Actis Capital
Africa Finance Corporation
Shell Western Supply and Trading Limited
United States International Development Finance Corporation
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Dangote Industries Limited
Stanbic IBTC Ventures Limited
Lagos State Government
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc
Standard Chartered Bank
UAC of Nigeria Plc
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc
Dangote Cement Plc
Lagos State Government
FCMB Group Plc
Sterling Bank Limited
MBO Capital Management Limited
Coleman Technical Industries Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as Nigerian counsel to Access Bank Plc in connection with debt financing provided by the U.S International Development Finance Corporation and Citibank N.A.
- Acted as Nigerian legal counsel to Everty Nigeria Limited regarding the US$46,000,000 facility advanced to the client by Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc for refinancing its existing debt.
- Acted as co-counsel on establishing a NGN1,000,000,000,000 debt and hybrid instruments programme.
G. Elias & Co
Fred Onuobia and Segun Omoregie jointly head G. Elias & Co's practice, which has a solid track record in advising financial institutions, international banks, and investors. The department is also well versed in handling IPOs and commercial paper issuances, and regularly assists clients in a broad range of sectors with lending matters. Gbolahan Elias and Emeka Ezekwesiri bring expertise in project finance, and Michelle Chikezie and Amarachi Ikevude are often instructed in debt and equity capital markets work. Amarachi Ikevude’s workload includes banking and structured finance matters. Okechukwu Okoro and Amanda Opara are key names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fred Onuobia; Segun Omoregie
Autres avocats clés:
Gbolahan Elias; Emeka Ezekwesiri; Michelle Chikezie; Amarachi Ikevude; Okechukwu Okoro; Amanda Opara
Principaux clients
African Export-Import Bank
Lagos State Government
BUA Industries Limited
Titan Trust Bank Limited
United Capital Plc
Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)
Lagos Free Zone Company Plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Lagos State Government on its establishment of a NGN1 trillion debt and hybrid instruments issuance programme.
- Advising the African Export-Import Bank on the provision of a US$300 million intra-African trade investment finance facility to Access Holdings Plc to finance a intra-African trade expansion strategy.
- Advised a syndicate of lenders, led by the Standard Chartered Bank, on financing the development of oil wells in fields with certain oil mining leases.
Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Olaniwun Ajayi LP‘s ‘highly results-oriented‘ team stands out for its broad financing capabilities, with a key focus on the oil and gas sector. The group also fields expertise in capital market transactions, regulatory matters, and restructuring issues. Tominiyi Owolabi and Folashade Oluyadi are well known for advising clients in the oil and gas sector, and Wolemi Esan is active in the power, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Yewande Senbore, Abisola Odeinde, and Ibi Ogunbiyi handle a range of transactional mandates. Folake Alabi, Chinenye Ajayi and Ogechi Onuoha are key practitioners to note. Yemisi Taiwo has left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tominiyi Owolabi; Wolemi Esan; Yewande Senbore
Autres avocats clés:
Abisola Odeinde; Ibi Ogunbiyi; Folashade Oluyadi; Chinenye Ajayi; Ogechi Onuoha; Damilola Salawu; Folake Alabi
Les références
‘A highly result-oriented team, leveraging good leadership and communication skills to achieve a common goal for clients. The team’s proactiveness, collaboration and attention to detail was second to none.’
‘Professionalism, readiness, and attention to detail. The competence of Chinenye Ajayi is worth noting.’
‘The firm has an established crop of lawyers, a lot of whom are highly respected and revered in the industry.’
Principaux clients
Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited
NNPC E & P Limited
Seplat Energy Plc
Nigeria LNG Limited
International Finance Corporation
Anoh Gas Processing Company Limited
West Africa Gas Limited
COPDC Petroleum Development Company Limited
CMES-OMS Petroleum Development Company Limited
Waltersmith Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited
Standard Chartered Bank
Access Bank Plc
African Export-Import Bank
First City Monument Bank Limited
First Bank of Nigeria Limited
GuarantCo Limited
Ecobank Nigeria Limited
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
Union Bank UK Plc
United Bank for Africa Plc
Africa Finance Corporation
Chapel Hill Denham Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund
First City Monument Bank Limited
First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Nithio F I B. V
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF)
Citibank North America
Citi Global Markets Limited
Symbiotics Group Limited
Emirates NBD
United Capital Infrastructure Fund
BUA Cement Plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advising NNPC E & P Limited on a landmark USD3 billion development of petroleum assets in the Kolmani River area of Northern Nigeria.
- Advising West African Gas Limited and its affiliates on the debt-to-equity conversion of the financing obtained for the development of the OML 11 oil field.
- Advising BUA Cement Plc on a US$500,000,000 term loan for the expansion of the client’s integrated cement plant.
Templars
Templars is well regarded for its 'high-quality advice' and 'in-depth experience in project finance transactions on the sponsors’ side'. The 'knowledgeable' Zelda Akindele co-heads the practice with Chike Obianwu, who handles debt restructuring work within Nigeria and Ghana; Desmond Ogba, who has experience in debt capital markets; and Dupe Saba, who brings expertise in debt financing matters and regularly acts for clients in the petrochemical area. Obianuju Ifebunandu handles foreign and private equity investments, and Osarugue Izekur advises on project and structured finance. Modupe Dabiri is a key name in the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Chike Obianwu; Zelda Akindele; Desmond Ogba; Dupe Saba
Autres avocats clés:
Obianuju Ifebunandu; Osarugue Izekur; Modupe Dabiri
Les références
‘What makes this practice unique is their in-depth experience in project finance transactions on the sponsors’ side.’
‘Templars brings on board a vast range of people with the expertise to do the job.’
‘Τemplars has always been very reliable and always on top of the latest legal developments. The team always offers sound and timely advice.’
Principaux clients
Lagos Free Zone Company
Badagry Port Development Limited
Elektron Petroleum and Engineering Limited
African Foundries Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Lagos Free Zone Company on the issuance of a NGN1.75 billion 20-year Series 3 senior guaranteed fixed rate corporate infrastructure bond.
- Advised Elektron Petroleum and Engineering Limited on the equity and debt financing of its subsidiaries for the development of independent power plants in Nigeria.
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie's practice houses a team praised by clients as ‘experts in banking and finance as well as in capital markets’, and fields experience in handling asset and acquisition finance, debt restructuring, and Islamic finance. Aniekan Ukpanah and Daniel Agbor are experts in project finance, while Yinka Edu’s workload takes in corporate, leveraged and structured finance. Adeola Sunmola and Onyinye Okafor are well versed in advising on syndicated lending transactions, and Joseph Eimunjeze has experience in regulatory and compliance issues. Other key practitioners include Victor Samuel, Nicholas Okafor, Pamela Onah and Lisa Esamah.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Agbor; Aniekan Ukpanah; Yinka Edu; Nicholas Okafor; Adeola Sunmola; Joseph Eimunjeze; Onyinye Okafor
Autres avocats clés:
Pamela Onah; Victor Samuel; Ekundayo Onajobi; Lisa Esamah; Abolanle Ayoola; Chisom Okolie
Les références
‘Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is one of the best law firms in Nigeria and it has deep knowledge of the capital market industry.’
‘The team is well equipped with seasoned lawyers who are experts in banking & finance as well as capital markets.’
‘UUBO is in tune with the changes in diverse sectors of the practice, the lawyers have excellent drafting skills and are also very good at structuring transactions.’
Principaux clients
ABritish International Investment plc (formerly CDC Group plc)
Africa Finance Corporation
Standard Chartered Bank
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
JP Morgan
STL Trustees Limited
FBN Quest Trustees Limited
ABSA Bank Limited
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited
European Investment Bank
Jotna Nigeria Limited
Barak Fund SPC Limited
BUA Cement Plc
Seplat Energy Plc
International Finance Corporation
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Geometric Power Limited
Echosys Invest
Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited
Sahara Energy Group
Johnvent Industries Limited
Chapel Hill Denham
Principaux dossiers
- Advising International Finance Corporation and a consortium of other lenders in connection with a proposed issuance of a USD 500,000,000 senior secured facility to BUA Cement Plc, for the purpose of expanding the latter’s integrated cement plant.
- Advising Seplat Energy Plc on the Nigerian legal aspects of the financing, by lenders, for a proposed acquisition of a 100% stake in two holding companies.
- Advised AFD on providing a €100,000,000 unsecured term loan facility to the Bank of Industry concerning its ongoing focus on sustainable development finance.
AELEX
At AELEX, the ;'exceptional' team’s workload includes aviation and maritime acquisition financings, IPOs, project finance and oil and gas acquisition finance matters. With over two decades of experience in the space, Lawrence Fubara Anga advises banks and financial institutions on a broad spectrum of transactional and regulatory issues. Sina Sipasi is adept at advising sponsors and lenders on acquisition finance matters in the petroleum sector. Chinyerugo Ugoji, Hannah Ozieme, and Merit Okafor specialize in capital markets. Temiloluwa Fakolade is well regarded for his expertise in corporate financing.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lawrence Fubara Anga
Autres avocats clés:
Sina Sipasi; Chinyerugo Ugoji; Hannah Ozieme; Merit Okafor; Temiloluwa Fakolade
Les références
‘The team’s strengths include in-depth understanding of the Nigerian capital markets space, accurate interpretation of proposed transaction structures in legal documents, and a quick turnaround time.’
‘The team was generally exceptional. Temiloluwa Fakolade’s good judgement, in-depth knowledge, and patience was appreciated.’
Principaux clients
EMTS (Etisalat)
Keystone Bank
Nigerian Stock Exchange
Securities Solutions Limited
Emerging Markets Payment West Africa Limited
PayU Payments Nigeria Limited (Naspers/MIH affiliated company)
Sentinel Exploration & Production Company Ltd
Vitol SA
African Development Bank
Debevoise Plimpton
Cedar Consortium
Ecobank Nigeria Limited
FBN Capital Limited
Dangote Cement Plc
AFEX Commodities Exchange
Callphone Limited
Clickatell Nigeria Limited
Grand Towers PLC
AFEX Investment Limited
Sproutpay Limited
Piggytech Global Limited
Eagle Global Markets
CSL Stockbrokers Limited
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
CSL Pay Limited
The Shecluded Company Limited
Abeg Technologies Limited
Money Africa
The Shecluded Company Limited
Luno Fintech Nigeria Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a syndicate of banks on the refinancing of a USD750 million loan advanced to an oil and gas company.
- Acting for trustees concerning the issuance of a NGN100 billion bond issuance by a leading infrastructure company in Nigeria.
Alliance Law Firm
Alliance Law Firm has solid expertise in debt finance, securities and capital markets. The practice is jointly led by Uche Val Obi, who brings over three decades of experience in the space; Albert Adu, who handles domestic bonds matters; and Gabriel Onojason, who is active in equity capital markets, asset acquisition matters, and international investment work. Other key practitioners include Gideon Okpara and Blessing Choko, who assists with corporate finance and restructuring issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Uche Val Obi; Gabriel Onojason; Albert Adu
Autres avocats clés:
Blessing Choko; Gideon Okpara; Simbiat Abubakar Okwilague; Ugochinyere Lynda Ezike; Rose Adaji
Les références
‘The team is very proactive and professional in their approach to work.’
‘Professional and prompt in its response to issues.’
‘Proactive with in-depth research skills.’
Principaux clients
First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Fidelity Bank Limited
Heritage Bank Limited
Zenith Bank Limited
Securities and Exchange Commission
Ecobank Nigeria Limited
Independent Electoral Commission
Frontier Risk Management
Sterling Bank Limited
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
Drilpet Nigeria Limited
Uniterm Nigeria Limited
First City Monument Bank Limited
Conoil Limited
Guinness Nigeria Plc
Union Bank of Nigeria
Okoti Enterprises Nigeria Limited
B & Q Dredging Limited
CESAD Industries Limited
Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company Plc
Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc
Naturalle Nigeria Limited
Borkir International Company Limited
AI- Keziah Nigeria Limited
InfraCredit Limited
Vorian Corelli
Transcorp Hotel Plc
CropIT Limited
11 Plc
Independent Infrastructure Limited
Airtel Communications Nigeria Limited
Heirs Holdings Nigeria Limited
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Limited
NCNR SPV Limited
Hudson Sandler LLP
Leadway Holding Limited
Royal Exchange Plc
Royal Exchange Healthcare Limited
Royal Exchange Prudential Life Plc
Naga Global LLC
Odyssey Capital
Dangote Industries Limited
Eat ‘N’ Go Limited
Arm Trustees Limited
Quantum Zenith Trustees and Investment Limited
FBN Quest Trustees Limited
Coronation Trustees Limited
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance
MTN Nigeria Communication Limited
Foodin SA
Grant Thorton LLP
Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
EMADEB Energy Service Limited
Nigerian Port Authority
Falcon Corporation Limited
Selvic Energy Limited
Absa Securities Limited
Absa Capital Limited
Baines Credit
Collect Africa
Principaux dossiers
- Advised five clients on an NGN300 billion bond issuance.
- Advised Neconde Energy Limited on the restructuring of a USD640,000,000 loan.
- Advised Conex Oil and Gas on the $60,000,000 financing provided by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for the purchase of a 100% stake in the Liberian and Sierra Leone subsidiaries of French oil corporation TotalEnergies.
Bloomfield LP
Bloomfield LP is active in public sector lending matters, and is well regarded for its expertise in ship financing work. The team often acts for international banks, and is very experienced in advising on debt issues, foreign exchange regulations, and offshore syndicated financing matters. Adedoyin Afun has broad experience in cross-border mandates and structuring work, while Adebisi Lamidi is sought after for her expertise in assisting with transactional matters. Ayodele Oni and Ebele Folorunsho are also singled out for their contributions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Adedoyin Afun; Ayodele Oni
Autres avocats clés:
Ebele Folorunsho; Adebisi Lamidi
Principaux clients
Conoil Producing Limited
Continental Oil & Gas Limited
Sea Transport Services Nigeria Limited
DLM Trust Company Limited
Cedrus Capital Limited
CapitalTrust Investments & Asset Management Limited
Intercontinental Capital for Africa Limited
Aramex International LLC
AOS Orwell Limited
STAC Marine Offshore Limited
Purple Group
Globacom Limited
Aradel Holdings Plc (formerly called Niger Delta Exploration and Production Plc)
Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised CBC Banqa S.A on the US$11,000,000 loan, provided on the back of an ECA facility, to ETG Logistics Nigerian Limited and its affiliate companies.
- Advised NDEP and its subsidiary ND Refineries Limited on the financing for the construction, equipping, and expansion of a modular refinery.
- Advised STAC Marine Offshore Limited on a multi-million dollar facility from Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc for the partial acquisition of a Floating Production, Storage and Operating vessel.
Jackson, Etti & Edu
Noted for its excellent track record in equity and debt capital markets transactions, the practice at Jackson, Etti & Edu is equally strong in handling acquisition, project, and trade finance. Folasade Olusanya advises on project finance and PPP transactions, while Adekunle Soyibo acts on private equity transactions and is active in the banking, insurance and oil and gas sectors. Okey Nnebedum frequently acts for international corporations and export credit agencies, and Benjamin Amans counts capital markets as a key pillar of his practice. Chidozie Obidigwe is a key practitioner to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Folasade Olusanya; Adekunle Soyibo; Okey Nnebedum
Autres avocats clés:
Benjamin Amans; Chidozie Obidigwe; Koye Edu
Principaux clients
SFC Finance Limited/Fidelity Bank Plc
Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited
Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Fund
Deutsche Bank AG
Providus Bank Plc
African Capital Alliance
Standard Chartered Bank
River Jamieson SPV Limited
Global Accelerex
SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Limited
SMBC Capital Markets, Inc.
FCMB Capital Markets Limited
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co has a solid track record in advising on a range of capital markets and banking and finance matters, and has expertise in assisting with collective investment schemes. The practice is jointly led by Ladi Taiwo and structured finance expert Alayo Ogunbiyi. Seyi Adebayo works on lending and securities matters, and Busola Awobona handles Islamic financing work. Kunle Ayansola and Roselyn Alalade are also singled out for their contributions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alayo Ogunbiyi; Ladi Taiwo
Autres avocats clés:
Seyi Adebayo; Busola Awobona; Kunle Ayansola; Roselyn Alalade
Principaux clients
Debt Management Office
Federal Govt. of Nigeria
African Development Bank
Federal Mortgage Bank
Stanbic IBTC Bank
Shelter Afrique
Presco Plc
Emzor Pharmaceuticals
Procter & Gamble Financial Services SARL of Luxembourg
Clina-Lancet Laboratories
UTL Trust & Security Services
Ibadan Inland Dry Port SPV
CRCC International Investments Group of Hong Kong
Olokun-Pisces Ltd.
Banarly Nigeria Ltd.
FGN Roads Sukuk Company 1 Plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the Debt Management Office on the financing of a Sharia-compliant bond relating to the federal government’s expenditure on building roads and infrastructure.
- Advised Presco Plc on a NGN 50 billion multiple series corporate bond.
Dentons ACAS-Law
Dentons ACAS-Law stands out for its broad transactional expertise, and is well known for handling facility restructuring mandates as well as asset, infrastructure and trade financing work. Ben Unaegbunam has extensive experience in advising on infrastructure transactions, restructuring matters, and tax issues, and Omolola Coker regularly acts for government entities, investors, and project developers. Chinedu Kema represents lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated lending work, while Sanford Mba advises on debt and equity financing. Adeleke Alao and Kemi Oyebode are notable names.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ben Unaegbunam; Omolola Coker
Autres avocats clés:
Chinedu Kema; Sanford Mba; Adeleke Alao; Kemi Oyebode; Ibiwunmi Adeyeri; Olayemi Lawal; Iyunola Adekanye
Principaux clients
Standard Chartered Bank
Africa Finance Corporation
Travelex Retail Nigeria Ltd; Travelex Nigeria Business Solutions Ltd
Sterling Bank Plc
Arve Limited
Mauritius Commercial Bank
FBNQuest Trustees Limited
Decklar Petroleum Limited
Korea Development Bank
Millennium Oil and Gas Company Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Standard Chartered Bank on the financing provided to the federal government of Nigeria relating to a 17 MW hybrid solar power infrastructure for the National Assembly Complex.
- Advising a syndicate of financial entities, with Sterling Bank acting as lender and facility agent, on the provision of a syndicated loan of US$403,600,000 to Pan Ocean Oil Corporation Nigeria Limited for the construction of a 70-km liquid hydrocarbon transportation pipeline.
- Assisted AFC with its transition from the London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) as benchmark rate to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), in line with global practice.
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
At Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, the team is noted for its capabilities in handling instructions from clients in the energy and natural resources sectors. Adeleke Alex-Adedipe counts bond issuance programmes and capital market transactions as key areas of strength, and also advises on funding matters. Adeniyi Duale and Seye Ayinla are active in private equity and venture capital transactions. Tomiwa Ogunbanwo and Sodeek Oluwatobi Oyedeji are singled out for their contributions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe; Adeniyi Duale; Seye Ayinla
Autres avocats clés:
Tomiwa Ogunbanwo; Sodeek Oluwatobi Oyedeji
Principaux clients
Lagos State Government
InstaDeep Limited
Dorman Long Engineering Limited
BMCE Bank International Plc (Paris Branch)
Drosk Investment Limited
Metrowaves Sport Infrastructure Limited
Alinea Ventures Partners Limited
Nigerian Stock Exchange
Parthian Partners Limited
Aruwa Capital Management Limited
Life Bank Technology and Logistics Services Limited
Nithio FI B.V
Arca Payments Limited
Zrosk Investment Management Team
Coleman Technical Industries Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised InstaDeep Limited on the sale of its entire share capital to BioNTech.
- Advised the Lagos State Government on a NGN100bn syndicated debt financing for Phase 1 of the Lagos State Redline Rail Project.
- Advised Dorman Long Engineering Limited on the acquisition of a $25,000,000 stake in the client by Africa Capitalworks Holdings.
Odujinrin & Adefulu
Odujinrin & Adefulu is particularly active in the energy, manufacturing, and oil and gas sectors. and the group is routinely involved in transactional matters. The team is led by Damilola Adetunji, who primarily advises a client base of banks and financial institutions on capital markets matters, term loan transactions and syndicated power financing. Olubukola Olabiyi and Linda Asuquo work primarily in capital markets. Jide Babalola left the firm in January 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Damilola Adetunji
Autres avocats clés:
Linda Asuquo; Olubukola Opebiyi
Les références
‘Very knowledgeable.’
‘Attentive and responsive at all times. The team delivers advice and identifies issues in a user-friendly manner. Strong bench strength.’
‘Damilola Adetunji deserves special mention. She is an excellent operator. Linda Asuquo and Olubukola Opebiyi are also highly recommended.’
Principaux clients
African Export-Import Bank
Africa Finance Corporation
International Finance Corporation
ALCB Fund
FBN Trustees Limited
First Exploration and Production Company Limited
Petroleum Development Company Limited
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited
Lafarge Africa Plc
Morgan Stanley & Co International Plc
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Chapel Hill Denham Advisory
Keystone Bank Limited
First City Monument Bank
Babban Gona Farmer Services Nigeria Limited.
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as Nigerian counsel to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) regarding a cross-currency interest rate swap, valued at approximately US$1 billion, in favour of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
- Acted as Nigerian counsel to Afreximbank in its capacity as mandated lead arranger, lender, security agent, and agent in a US$300 million syndicated acquisition facility.
- Acted as Nigerian counsel to Afreximbank in its capacity as lender, mandated lead arranger, and agent in connection with a US$300 million facility granted to Bestaf Funding Limited.
Olajide Oyewole LLP
The team at Olajide Oyewole LLP regularly handles financial transactions and structuring mandates, often acting for financial institutions, lenders, borrowers, investors, and sponsors. Department head Dayo Idowu is very well known for his expertise in the energy and natural resources sectors, while Taiwo Peregrino advises on corporate and project finance structuring matters. Cross-border transactions have been prominent in Oluyemi Oyewole's recent workload. Saheed Alao is a key name in the group.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dayo Idowu
Autres avocats clés:
Taiwo Peregrino; Oluyemi Oyewole; Saheed Alao
Principaux clients
Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
Oando Plc
The Company for Habitat and Housing in Africa (Shelter Afrique)
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
Mitsubishi Power Europe Limited
Argentil Capital Partners Limited
Powergas Nigeria Limited
Mobile Power Limited
BB Energy Nigeria Limited
First Modular Gas Systems Limited
Lekki Concession Company
Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Limited
Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries
Shell Plc
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
Lagos State Government
Future Energies Africa Ltd
Lagata Group
Starsight Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised First Modular Gas Systems Limited and sponsors on a multi-billion financing for the development and construction of a gas processing plant in Nigeria.
The New Practice (TNP)
The ‘very diligent‘ team at The New Practice (TNP) is adept at handling bond issuances, project finance matters and REIT mandates. Baba Alokolaro and Genevieve Henshaw have expertise in capital markets, and Bukola Bankole is sought after by technology start-up clients. Temitope Sowunmi is well versed in advising on private equity and infrastructure finance, as well as regulatory matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Baba Alokolaro; Bukola Bankole
Autres avocats clés:
Genevieve Henshaw; Temitope Sowunmi
Les références
‘Very diligent and willing to offer bespoke solutions to each individual client’s needs.’
‘The team is very hands-on with negotiations and ensures collaboration between contracting parties. This plays a crucial role in closing deals.’
‘Bukola Bankole has in-depth knowledge of complex commercial law matters. Temitope Sowunmi was extraordinary.’
Principaux clients
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Transport Services Limited
Geregu Power Plc
UAC Nigeria Plc
Bilaad Realty Nigeria Limited
Godmade Homes Limited
Coceptive Services Limited
Landwey Investment Limited
Rensource Commercial Industries Limited
MTN Nigeria Communications
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Flour Mills of Nigeria with the issuance of its NGN40 billion Series 1 bonds under the NGN200 billion bond issuance programme.
- Advised on the establishment of a NGN10 billion Sukuk programme by Bilaad Realty Nigeria Limited.
- Assisted Godmade Homes Limited with its NGN20 billion commercial paper issuance programme.