Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Nigeria
Band 3
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+234 9060003561-2About
Provided by Banwo & Ighodalo
The Litigation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group is led by Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN (equivalent of Queen’s Counsel), FCIArb. and supported by a team of Litigation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution experts.
We undertake litigation, especially commercial litigation, arbitration as well as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedure on behalf of our clients. We have represented clients in complex commercial and cross border litigation; domestic and international arbitration matters involving energy disputes, construction contracts, shipping, international trade, and telecommunication contracts under major international arbitration rules. We are routinely called upon to render litigation, tax and regulatory advisory services in transactions undertaken by other practice groups in the firm as well. Thus, we have helped to extend and clarify the frontiers of corporate and commercial law practice in Nigeria, especially through litigation.
We also have considerable experience in family law and have recently handled notable family law instructions from clients within and outside Nigeria.
Recently, the team was instructed by Savannah Energy Plc (a British independent energy company) and Seven Energy International (a private-equity and institutional investor backed company) in connection with a litigation instituted by a minority shareholder following Savannah’s acquisition of Seven Energy’s Nigerian oil and gas asset.
Chambers Review
Banwo & Ighodalo is a well-regarded law firm with a practice covering arbitration, litigation and 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.
Work Highlights
- Banwo & Ighodalo represented Union Global Partners and Atlas Mara in a suit brought by a minority shareholder of Union Bank of Nigeria. The suit challenged the clients' divestment of a 93.41% stake in Union Bank of Nigeria to Titan Trust Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Banwo & Ighodalo put together strong but brief arguments. They have proposed good solutions and are very incisive. The quality of their output is also very good and they produce strong documentation."
"One thing that is admirable about the firm's practice is that beyond the services they provide, if there are new developments in any areas of law or industry practices that affect the client, they will notify the client accordingly. They have strong commercial awareness and this is functional to our business."
"They are very knowledgeable and resourceful."
"The firm has been hands-on and has followed up regularly."
"Banwo & Ighodalo put together strong but brief arguments. They have proposed good solutions and are very incisive. The quality of their output is also very good and they produce strong documentation."
"One thing that is admirable about the firm's practice is that beyond the services they provide, if there are new developments in any areas of law or industry practices that affect the client, they will notify the client accordingly. They have strong commercial awareness and this is functional to our business."
"They are very knowledgeable and resourceful."
"The firm has been hands-on and has followed up regularly."
Notable Practitioners
Abimbola Akeredolu SAN is well versed in litigation and arbitration, and has notable experience in corporate and product liability matters. She is based in Lagos.
"Abimbola Akeredolu is a stellar lawyer who provides us with sound advice in respect of our dispute resolution matters."
"She is very up front with the options and gives us what we need to do with a business-oriented point of view. She gives us practical advice."
Chinedum Umeche is praised by peers and clients for his wide expertise in commercial litigation. He works with domestic and international clients across a variety of sectors, including banking and oil and gas.
"Chinedum Umeche is client-focused, consistently seeks our satisfaction and goes the extra mile to ensure that our objectives are met. He is responsive to our needs and provides solutions that give us comfort."
"He understands our problems and applies his knowledge of law to solve them in a timely manner."
Ranked Lawyers at
Banwo & Ighodalo
Nigeria
Members
Provided by Banwo & Ighodalo
Abimbola, SAN Akeredolu
Adeola Agunbiade
Adetayo Talabi
Chinedum Umeche
Chinenye Ahunanya
Dayo Bello
Emmanuel Onyeabor
Mujib Jimoh
Ogechi Abu
Olawale Adeliyi
Oluwamayokun David
Clients
Provided by Banwo & Ighodalo
Accenture Limited
Dangote Industries (Zambia) Limited
ExxonMobil Corporation
FBNQuest Capital Limited
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc
International Olympic Committee
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
Nextcounsel Limited
Nigerian Ports Authority
Oriental Energy Resources Limited
Petrolink International Limited
Savannah Energy Plc
Serimax SAS
Seven Energy International
Sports
Total E&P Nigeria Limited
Yellow Ledbetter N.V.
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Charities / Not for Profit
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Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
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Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
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