Dispute Resolution | Global

ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode continues to be one of the innovators in the Nigerian market, with a strong disputes bench highly skilled in litigation and arbitration. The firm is particularly adept at representing multinational oil companies in actions brought against them by government institutions, and has worked with some of the most prestigious global companies in that regard. The team offers a significant breadth of experience, including on disputes in the intellectual property, tax and banking spheres.

G. Elias is a renowned name across the Nigerian legal industry. The firm is experienced in representing an impressive portfolio of international clients in commercial litigation, as well as a pool of domestic industry leaders in telecommunications and the financial sector. It is equally well regarded for work in maritime disputes, and in high demand among multinationals as a result of its deep knowledge of the local legal environment. The team also offers understanding of the local regulatory landscape in banking, infrastructure and intellectual property.

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.

ǼLEX operates a highly skilled dispute resolution group with expertise in a number of areas, including tax and product liability litigation, debt recovery and breach of contract claims. The firm is sought after by an exceptional list of key domestic and international companies, including companies engaged in telecommunications, energy, and oil and gas as well as financial services.

Babalakin & Co is highly active in the market, possessing notable experience in commercial contract, employment and investment disputes. The firm frequently represents high-level clients from both within Nigeria and elsewhere, including an impressive track record of acting for clients in the energy and natural resources sector.

Templars is a well-regarded Nigerian law firm highlighted for its impressive handling of high-value disputes in the oil and gas and wider energy sectors. It is often involved in arbitrations, acting for multinational clients. The team also represents clients in disputes relating to telecommunications and taxation. It is engaged by contractor clients in international construction arbitration matters.

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.

SPA Ajibade & Co is a solid and respected law firm with proficiency in arbitration proceedings, acting in both domestic and international contexts. With offices in Abuja, Ibadan and Lagos, it is often involved in high-profile commercial disputes, representing individuals, authorities and businesses.

Wole Olanipekun & Co is a Nigerian litigation law firm with a good reputation for acting on constitutional and political disputes, and additional experience representing clients in contentious commercial mandates. The team acts in litigation and arbitration. It is retained by both individuals and corporates to act on disputes involving contracts, criminal, defamation and banking law.

Jackson, Etti & Edu is a solid law firm with an active corporate and commercial litigation practice and a strong reputation for resolving intellectual property disputes. It is particularly focused on matters related to brand protection, anti-counterfeiting and trademark opposition, working with blue-chip companies to protect intellectual property rights and take action against infringement where necessary. The firm is also regularly engaged in a range of employment disputes and debt recovery mandates, and acts for a number of domestic lenders.

Streamsowers & Köhn is a widely recognised law firm with an established dispute resolution practice. The team consists of experts in oil and gas litigation, and is also regularly instructed for advice on contentious commercial, tax and administrative law matters. It regularly assists both domestic and international clients.

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a respected law firm with an emerging presence in the Nigerian dispute resolution market, demonstrating considerable arbitration experience. It is also active on a variety of litigation matters and engaged in evaluating companies' litigation portfolios. The team is notably active in the oil and gas space, and also serves insurance companies, banks and technology companies.