Nigeria: Insolvency & Restructuring
This chapter identifies nine individuals who are highly regarded for their restructuring and bankruptcy work in the country.
AELEX stands out as the most prominent firm in this sector, with three of its members nominated. Funke Adekoya SAN is considered a “national leader” for her “top-class” advice to clients, while Adedapo Tunde-Olowu is well known among his peers for being a “reliable and effective” practitioner. The “highly rated” Olanipekun Orewale also performed well in our research.
Seyi Akinwunmi of Akinwunmi & Busari is described as “one of the finest lawyers in Nigeria” for insolvency litigation. Etigwe Uwa of Streamsowers & Köhn features for his expertise in insolvency litigation. A “very strong lawyer”, he has acted for African International Bank in a debt recovery case against a major Nigerian construction company.
At his own firm, Fidelis Oditah QC is “legendary” for his restructuring work. He is valued for his authoritative advice in insolvency and understanding of the marketplace. Patrick Abuka, managing partner of Abuka & Partners is an acclaimed practitioner, well regarded for leading the financial law team.
Elizabeth Idigbe of Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors has a “strong track record” for her debt factoring and restructuring work. The “eminent lawyer” Anthony Nwaochei of The Law Crest is recommended for his experience in giving insolvency and debt advice to a variety of financial institutions and companies in Nigeria.