Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Nigeria
Band 3
Contact number
+234 1 279 3670About
Provided by Olajide Oyewole LLP
Established in 1965, Olajide Oyewole LLP is one of the largest firms in sub-Saharan Africa.
Olajide Oyewole LLP is also leading the market in client-centric innovation. Our attention to the minutest detail and ensuring that our solutions are adaptive and tailor made for our clients in relation to their problems, makes us one of the most sought after business and legal solutions providers in the market. Olajide Oyewole LLP understands this requirement and as one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest commercial firms, we have been able to deliver outstanding legal services to a broad range of clients, from private clients to governments. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments on all areas of commercial law.
Olajide Oyewole LLP (OOLLP) is the exclusive Nigerian member of DLA Piper Africa. DLA Piper Africa combines the resource and expertise of DLA Piper’s global practice together with leading business law firms across the African continent to provide an unrivalled pan-Africa service. This approach makes us a leading firm in Africa. Read more www.olajideoyewole.com.
Practice Areas
a) Project Finance
b) Mergers and Acquisitions
c) Infrastructure/PPP
d) Banking
e) Dispute Resolution
f) Intellectual Property
g) Real Estate
h) Corporate/Commercial
Chambers Review
Olajide Oyewole has a solid track record for its work on regulatory compliance, restructuring, M&A and private equity investment matters. A member of the DLA Piper Africa network, the firm is noted for its representation of clients from the infrastructure, energy, industrial engineering and technology sectors, frequently advising high-profile companies in and outside Nigeria. The team also handles matters relating to cross-border registration and foreign direct investment.
Work Highlights
- Olajide Oyewole advised Lagos Preparatory and Secondary Schools on its USD13 million sale to the Meadow Hall Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth of the knowledge is excellent. Each one of the team members is great and has their individual strengths."
"The firm gives very quick responses. It has a high level and scope of understanding, and is good on due diligence work."
"Olajide Oyewole has always been strong when it comes to resolving complex matters, and it is for this reason that we reach out to them for legal advice."
"The depth of the knowledge is excellent. Each one of the team members is great and has their individual strengths."
"The firm gives very quick responses. It has a high level and scope of understanding, and is good on due diligence work."
"Olajide Oyewole has always been strong when it comes to resolving complex matters, and it is for this reason that we reach out to them for legal advice."
Notable Practitioners
Samuel Salako represents local companies and international corporations in M&A and commercial transactions. He also provides regulatory advice.
"Samuel Salako is reliable, highly responsive and highly committed in rendering excellent service."
"He has a very strong commercial awareness, which he uses to our advantage when we request legal advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Olajide Oyewole LLP
Nigeria
Members
Provided by Olajide Oyewole LLP
Abimbola Ifederu
Bola Tinubu
Dayo Idowu
Enobong Shittu
Glodean Chindaba
Ijeoma Asiana
Olufunke Fawehinmi
Oluwagbotemi Fasominu
Oluwakorede Ogundana
Samuel Salako
Solape Peters
Stephen Ijiola
Tayo Mustapha
Industries
Provided by Olajide Oyewole LLP
Banking
Energy
Financial Services
Infrastructure and Transportation
Manufacturing
Media, Sports and Entertainment
Real Estate
Telecommunications and Technology