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Our Dispute Resolution practice group has developed a reputation for its ability to actively manage technically challenging, complex and multi-faceted litigation matters on behalf of a wide spectrum of corporate clients.
The team has handled a number of recent high profile cases in Nigeria, and also actively participates in international commercial arbitration in major cities around the globe. Our approach is characterized by a strong preference for solving difficult commercial disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible and we routinely deploy our vast expertise to provide creative and commercially sensible solutions which are aligned with our clients’ business objectives.
With two Silks in chambers, we have a strong reputation in the Nigerian courts, and our advocates are well regarded for their innovative and clear-minded attitude to interpreting and applying established principles.
Our clients find our multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to litigation to be invaluable, as it enables us to provide commercially driven, technical representation to our clients on matters across all areas of the law. Equally, our pro-active approach ensures that we help our clients to find the most cost-effective path to dealing with, mitigating and, where possible, avoiding the emergence of expensive regulatory and commercial disputes.
Chambers Review
Olaniwun Ajayi is a well-regarded law firm, credited with performing top-tier commercial arbitration work for a number of global corporations, as well as integral work in litigation across Nigeria. It remains a popular choice for multinationals with interests in Nigeria. The team ably represents clients in the financial sector, advising on a wide variety of contentious mandates involving issues relating to debt, asset recovery, insolvency and white-collar crime.
Work Highlights
- Olaniwun Ajayi represented TAV Airport Holdings in a High Court claim regarding the bidding process for the concession for Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Olaniwun Ajayi's team are extremely talented, with sufficient knowledge of the law and associated issues."
"I am very impressed with their commercial awareness. The team X-rayed our peculiar situation and deployed every perceivable strategy to achieve the desired goal."
"The firm is top-notch and knows what to do at the right time."
"They have a commercial mindset in the delivery of services and advice to clients. They take your business drivers and operations into consideration when giving advice. They give a balanced view of things too, highlighting gaps, risks and mitigations."
"Olaniwun Ajayi has built a sterling reputation for its excellent delivery, superior legal work and bespoke client service."
"Olaniwun Ajayi's team are extremely talented, with sufficient knowledge of the law and associated issues."
"I am very impressed with their commercial awareness. The team X-rayed our peculiar situation and deployed every perceivable strategy to achieve the desired goal."
"The firm is top-notch and knows what to do at the right time."
"They have a commercial mindset in the delivery of services and advice to clients. They take your business drivers and operations into consideration when giving advice. They give a balanced view of things too, highlighting gaps, risks and mitigations."
"Olaniwun Ajayi has built a sterling reputation for its excellent delivery, superior legal work and bespoke client service."
Notable Practitioners
Konyinsola Ajayi is a respected dispute resolution lawyer whose work includes acting for oil and gas and energy companies in Nigeria.
"Konyinsola Ajayi is a seasoned practitioner with a learner's mindset who ensures delivery of curated and prompt services by his team."
Seye Opasanya is active on receivership disputes and securities matters. He acts for banks and financial institutions, as well as energy and oil and gas companies.
"Seye Opasanya is a pragmatic and strong litigator."
"He is very tactical, thorough and analytical in approach."
"Seye is astute, shows great depth in solutions provided and is very accessible to clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Abiola Tella
Adeniyi Aderogba
Babatunde Ige
Bisi Makanjuola
Echefu Ukattah
Muyiwa Balogun