Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Nigeria
Band 1
Email address
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+234 1 270 2551About
Provided by Olaniwun Ajayi LP
We provide general corporate and commercial advice to our corporate clients in various sectors on the legal issues which most regularly impact on their businesses. Our lawyers combine sector and technical knowledge with the ability to craft innovative contractual solutions.
We are involved in virtually all aspects of business relations. We deal with the negotiation, drafting and review of a wide variety of commercial contracts; both domestic and international. We recently reviewed a Merchant Agreement between an online Merchant and Acquirer.
Within our corporate commercial team, our company secretarial unit addresses all elements of company law, from advising on board procedures as well as analysing corporate policies, codes of conduct and assisting with shareholder engagement. Some of the largest companies in Nigeria trust us to oversee their company secretarial requirements. Our company secretarial portfolio includes the following clients; Benin Distribution Company Plc, Sapele Power Plc, GZ Industries Limited, Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Boston Consulting Group to name a few.
Our international clients draw on the depth of experience and expertise of our Corporate Commercial team and trust us to consistently provide high quality service. We are also the go to law firm for international corporates that want to establish a business presence in Nigeria.
Chambers Review
Olaniwun Ajayi is a top-rated law firm with a leading commercial practice operating at the forefront of the Nigerian market. Its diverse offering covers private equity, M&A and corporate restructuring as well as divestitures. The department capably advises domestic and international clients and is extremely well versed in financial and corporate regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
- Olaniwun Ajayi acted for AfricInvest in the acquisition of a minority stake in a Nigerian retail store.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Olaniwun Ajayi's lawyers have strong ability to unlock complex issues on transactions."
"At every point in time, the team is able to think thoroughly about issues and offer ingenious solutions."
"The firm has a number of competent lawyers across different fields that are able to diligently address matters in sufficient depth."
"Olaniwun Ajayi gives prompt responses and is always in-depth with its legal advice and opinions."
"The firm has built a sterling reputation for its excellent delivery, superior legal work and bespoke client service. The partners and associates are very knowledgeable and client-oriented."
"Olaniwun Ajayi's lawyers have strong ability to unlock complex issues on transactions."
"At every point in time, the team is able to think thoroughly about issues and offer ingenious solutions."
"The firm has a number of competent lawyers across different fields that are able to diligently address matters in sufficient depth."
"Olaniwun Ajayi gives prompt responses and is always in-depth with its legal advice and opinions."
"The firm has built a sterling reputation for its excellent delivery, superior legal work and bespoke client service. The partners and associates are very knowledgeable and client-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Konyinsola Ajayi SAN is widely recognised by market commentators for his transactional work in Nigeria. He has cross-border M&A experience and a notable energy sector track record. His banking and dispute resolution expertise complements his corporate work.
"Konyinsola Ajayi displays exceptional leadership."
Anuoluwapo Balogun leads on significant M&A mandates as well as corporate restructuring matters. Her expertise encompasses transactions in the real estate, financial services and energy sectors.
"Anuoluwapo Balogun is very sound and has vast experience."
"She is extremely versatile and able to coordinate her team to deliver within tight timelines."
"She demonstrates good commercial awareness."
Wolemi Esan maintains significant expertise in various corporate topics, including M&A and restructurings. He is often instructed by clients in the financial services, telecommunications and retail sectors.
"Extremely versatile and able to work on different types of transactions and sectors, Wolemi Esan is one of the senior lawyers that will always make himself available to provide partner inputs on transactions."
"He has an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the law, and he is commercial and solutions-driven."
"Wolemi Esan is well versed in handling very complex transactions seamlessly."
Ranked Lawyers at
Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Nigeria
Members
Provided by Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Jonathan Aluju
Micahel Amadi
Olaniran Osotuyi
Wonuola Abioye
Yimika Phillips