FinTech Legal - Nigeria
What the team is known for
Banwo & Ighodalo is a respected firm held in high regard for regulatory work. The lawyers regularly liaise with the Central Bank of Nigeria on behalf of clients, and the firm has notable expertise in financial services regulation. It also advises startups.
Strengths
"Banwo & Ighodalo are highly competent and they handle complex and sophisticated matters remarkably well."
"Banwo & Ighodalo are exceptional in dealing with FinTech-related matters."
Work highlights
Banwo & Ighodalo advised Payhippo on its acquisition of Maritime Microfinance Bank.
Notable practitioners
Isa Alade is an expert in handling complex FinTech transactions. Alade has specialist skills in financial regulation, handling legal matters concerning the regulatory implications of the development of mobile payment platforms. "Isa is fantastic. He has been doing this for a while and he is very commercial; when you're working with him, you're very comfortable."