The practice at ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode stands out for its strong track record in handling oil and gas, fintech, IP and tax litigation. The group is led by the 'knowledgeable' Babatunde Fagbohunlu, who specialises in handling commercial litigation and arbitration. Dindam Killi is well known for regularly appearing in litigation before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, as is the 'very professional and thorough' Joke Aliu, who was made co-managing partner of the firm in January 2023. Chukwuka Ikwuazom specialises in contentious tax matters, and Tochukwu Anaenugwu handles banking and finance, employment, and energy disputes.

The disputes practice at G. Elias & Co is home to a team with extensive experience in handling white-collar crime investigations. Department head Gbolahan Elias has a broad practice, which takes in construction, employment, real estate, and tax disputes, and Fred Onuobia is a key contact for international financial institutions. Contentious tax matters are prominent in the workload for both Fidelis Adewole and Stephen Arubike; the latter is also recognised for his expertise in energy litigation. Abubakar Anafi is well regarded for advising on share price manipulation issues. Chimezie Onuzulike is experienced in handling commercial litigation and international arbitration. Marian Asuenimhen has left the firm.

The ‘robust‘ practice at Olaniwun Ajayi LP is well known for representing financial institutions, private corporations, and public sector entities in a broad range of matters. Olabisi Makanjuola is experienced in handling capital markets issues, shareholder disputes and litigation arising from infrastructure projects, and is also active in white-collar crime matters. Oluseye Opasanya brings expertise in advising on international disputes, while Konyin Ajayi handles investment litigation and Echefu Ukattah has a solid track record in assisting with contentious maritime mandates. Michael Amadi is a key contact for contentious construction and oil and gas matters, and Abiola Tella is active in debt recovery, aviation and employment claims.

Templars garners praise for its 'expertise in alternative dispute resolution methods, pre-dispute advisory services, and litigation'. Practice head Adewale Atake is regularly instructed by banks, international corporations, and oil companies in a broad range of disputes. Tax litigation is a key area of strength for Godwin Omoaka, Sesan Sulaiman, and Igonikon Adekunle, while Orji Agwu Uka and Izuchukwu Ohajinwa are active in international arbitration. Commercial and public law litigator Stanley U. Nweke-Eze and Munachiso Michael are singled out for their contributions. Victor Igwe has left the firm.

At Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, the practice is home to 'a very experienced team of litigators' with 'excellent dispute resolution skills'. The group is well-versed in representing high-profile clients in international disputes. Uzoma Azikiwe heads up the department, in which arbitration expert Festus Onyia and Mesuabari Mene-Josiah garner praise as 'accessible and detail-oriented' practitioners. Olukayode Dada advises on commercial litigation and white-collar crime matters, while Olamide Aleshinloye is an expert in asset and debt recovery claims.  Michael Ugah is a key contact for contentious tax work;  Shakirudeen Mosobalaje is well-versed in oil and gas litigation; and Mesuabari Mene-Josiah handles commercial, employment and real estate disputes.

AELEX advises on contentious restructuring matters, tax disputes and IP litigation, to name a few areas of expertise. Olanipekun Orewale is well versed in insolvency matters, while Perenami Momodu handles cross-border commercial disputes and arbitration. Adedapo Tunde-Olowu co-heads the disputes practice with Orewale; Ugonna Ogbuagu represents global oil and gas companies in tax disputes; and Oluwaseun Philip-Idiok is active in restructuring and insolvency litigation. Rafiq Anammah is a practitioner to note. Davidson Oturu has left the firm.

Under the leadership of Abimbola Akeredolu and Chinedum Umeche, Banwo & Ighodalo is noted for its extensive expertise in advising on employment, immigration, tax, and white-collar disputes. The practice is regularly instructed by international clients on a wide spectrum of contentious commercial matters. Sixtus Iwuoha acts for corporates and individuals in a broad range of areas, including energy, intellectual property, and international trade. Adeola Agunbiade-Adeyemi is well regarded for her strength in cross-border litigation and international arbitration.

Olajide Oyewole LLP is singled out for its strength in advising on shareholder disputes. The practice is jointly led by Tunde Oyewole and Muyiwa Ogungbenro, who has a solid track record in advising on cross-border commercial litigation and tax issues. Charles Bassey is adept at representing clients in the aviation, financial services and manufacturing sectors in commercial disputes. Tobechi Ogazi is well versed in handling white-collar crime matters, and Similoluwa Adeyemi fields expertise in assisting with oil and gas litigation and arbitration.

Led by Adedoyin Afun, Bloomfield LP's practice has a strong track record in advising on oil and gas, employment, and maritime disputes. Adekunle Obebe's workload includes arbitration, commercial litigation, and contentious tax matters, while Michael Abiiba regularly appears in cases before domestic and international tribunals.

At Dentons ACAS-Law, Funke Agbor and Isaac Ogbobula are highly regarded for their extensive experience in handling labour and employment and oil and gas disputes. Chisa Uba represents ship owners and shipping lines in a range of contentious matters. Michael Akinleye acts in IP litigation pertaining to commercial transactions and agreements, and has particular strength in advising on intellectual property rights protection.

Jackson, Etti & Edu’s practice is praised for its ‘expertise in arbitration, mediation, and negotiations’, and is recognised for its strength in handling debt recovery claims, IP disputes and labour and employment litigation. Department head Obafemi Agaba has a strong track record in representing international clients in copyright, patent, and trademark litigation. Toyosi Odunmbaku handles contractual, oil and gas, and shareholder disputes, while Irene Momoh is active in international trade disputes. Oloruntobi Opawoye is a key practitioner.

Led by Lucky Ayeki, the practice at Odujinrin & Adefulu is praised for its ‘unique skills in dispute resolution’. The department is also well-versed in handling alternative dispute resolution and litigation, including commercial, environmental and labour disputes. Daniel Iro is regularly instructed by multinational corporations and commercial clients in work, while Adeoye Adefulu is experienced in representing public sector clients.

SPA Ajibade & Co's team is 'well-versed in alternative dispute resolution', and is equally adept at handling international commercial arbitration and litigation. Babatunde Ajibade advises on contentious company, insolvency, and labour law matters, while Kolawole Mayomi handles disputes arising from construction projects and breaches of contractual obligations. Peter Olalere is experienced in aviation, energy and real estate litigation, while Bolaji Gabari’s broad practice takes in corporate and commercial disputes.