BANWO & IGHODALO
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Banwo & Ighodalo is again one of the most highly regarded firms in this edition, earning nine listings in six of the following chapters.
Leading the firm is Asue Ighodalo, a “well-rounded lawyer” who appears in four sections: capital markets, M&A, oil and gas and project finance. Naming Morgan Stanley International and Trust Bank among his clients, Ighodalo possesses a “flair” for high level, complex negotiations according to peers.
The “hugely accomplished” Femi Olubanwo also enjoys a substantial reputation, earning listings in the banking, M&A and mining chapters. He has a wealth of experience acting on behalf of domestic and international clients in finance-related cases.
Head of the corporate finance group Ayotunde Owoigbe adds his name to the firm’s banking listings, while Ken Etim ranks highly alongside Ighodalo in the oil and gas chapter.



