Nigeria: Capital Markets
This year, we list eight Nigerian capital markets lawyers, all of who can be considered leaders in the field.
With three listings, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is respected for its exacting standards, with one client noting that the “level of service is exceptional”. The “very knowledgeable” Yinka Edu has received a great deal of praise. She advises on issues relating to the Nigerian bond markets and on compliance issues with regard to banking and capital market assignments. Dan Agbor has received recognition for his “technical knowledge” and is credited as a “first-rate practitioner”. Also much respected for his capital markets work is the “superb” Aniekan Ukpanah.
Abdulai Taiwo & Co boasts two lawyers in the chapter: the “very experienced” founding partner Ladi Taiwo and the highly regarded Alayo Ogunbiyi.
With an impressive history of advising on many large public offerings of equity securities, including one of the largest in Nigeria, the “brilliant” Gbolahan Elias SAN of G Elias & Co (Solicitors and Advocates) is a much-respected name.
Head of banking and finance at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Oluseye Opasanya is singled out for his expertise in this area and has advised on a significant number of big-ticket deals structured in Nigeria.
At Banwo & Ighodalo the “excellent” founding and managing partner Asue Ighodalo is highly rated for his capital markets work.