Summary
Aluko & Oyebode, Banwo &
Ighodalo, G. Elias & Co., Olaniwun Ajayi LP and Udo Udoma &
Belo-Osagie are the top-ranked law firms in Band 1 under the
Banking and Finance practice area.
The Chambers Global 2018 rankings of Nigeria’s best law firms
and lawyers were released on February 15 by Chambers and Partners
(www.chambersandpartners.com). The Nigeria rankings are part of
Chambers Global 2018 rankings, a directory of leading law firms and
lawyers covering over 190 countries across the world.
The annual rankings rate leading law firms and lawyers in
various practice areas, such as Banking and Finance,
Corporate/Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Energy and Natural
Resources, as well as Intellectual Property. According to Chambers
and Partners, its directories are widely regarded as the go-to
guide for clients in search of the best lawyers and law firms
across the globe.
First published in 2000, Chambers Global’s coverage of the
Nigerian legal market has continued to expand. The total number of
law firms ranked in 2018 increased to 33, from 31 rated last year.
This confirms Chambers’ assertion that there is a growing interest
from law firms who want to be featured in the annual rankings. The
new entrants in the latest rankings are Perchstone & Graeys, a
Nigerian commercial law firm; and G.O. Sodipo & Co., a law
firm, which specialises in intellectual property law.
The role of lawyers and law firms in structuring transactions,
resolving disputes, and helping investors interpret and navigate
regulatory guidelines in both existing and emerging sectors is
well-established. And for any country to attract capital flows and
develop sustainable markets, an efficient legal system and stable
regulatory environment are necessary preconditions.
The current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has
made significant progress in improving the ease of doing business
in Nigeria, while it gradually implements policies aimed at
diversifying the economy. Since the end of the economic recession
last year, foreign investment inflows have been rising. Nigeria was
ranked among the best-performing stock markets in 2017, coming only
behind Argentina and Turkey, and outperforming the Hong Kong equity
market.
One of the likely outcomes of the country’s positive investment
outlook is increased legal activity with regard to transactions and
dispute resolutions. Lawyers and law firms worth their salt have an
important role to play and clients need a go-to guide for their
research before deciding who to work with.
“The top Nigerian law firms are very much in demand,” said Maia
Foulis, Deputy Editor of Chambers Global. Ms Foulis further pointed
out: “Our coverage has grown substantially over the last few years
to reflect the growing diversity of legal practice in Nigeria. We
wanted to highlight the dynamism of this important market.”
The Nigerian law firms and lawyers are ranked in categories or
bands, with Band 1 having the highest rating. For example, Aluko
& Oyebode, Banwo & Ighodalo, G. Elias & Co., Olaniwun
Ajayi LP and Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie are the top-ranked law
firms in Band 1 under the Banking and Finance practice area.
Although 33 law firms are listed in the current rankings, only
four law firms feature in all five practice areas covered by the
rankings. The law firms are Aluko & Oyebode, one of the largest
integrated law firms in Nigeria; Banwo & Ighodalo, leading
Nigerian corporate law firm; G. Elias and Co, one of Nigeria’s
leading business law firms; and AELEX, a full-service commercial
and litigation law firm. These firms were similarly rated in the
2017 rankings.
Featuring in four different categories are: Jackson, Etti and
Edu, a leading full-service commercial law firm; and Templars, a
full-service law firm with offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja
and Uyo.
Apart from the aforementioned firms, other leading Nigerian law
firms in the rankings are Olaniwun Ajayi LP; Udo Udoma &
Belo-Osagie; Detail Commercial Solicitors; F.O. Akinrele & Co;
Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore; ACAS-Law (Adepetun,
Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun); Ajumogobia & Okeke;
Odujinrin & Adefufu; Stillwaters Law Firm; Abdulahi, Taiwo
& Co; O. Kayode & Co; George Ikoli & Okagbue. Others
are Wole Olanipekun & Co; Giwa-Osagie & Co; Olajide Oyewole
& Co; Solola & Akpana; Allan & Ogunkeye; Kola Awodein
& Co; Strachan Partners;
Babalakin & Co; SPA Ajibade & Co; Advocaat Law Practice;
and Streamsowers & Köhn. Perchstone & Graeys G.O. Sodipo
& Co
Top-tier Nigerian lawyers, according to Chambers Global 2018,
include Dan Agbor, Managing Partner at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie;
Dr. Konyinsola Ajayi, Managing Partner at Olaniwun Ajayi LP; Prof.
Gbolahan Elias, Principal Partner at G. Elias & Co; Asue
Ighodalo, Partner at Banwo & Ighodalo; Gbenga Oyebode, Managing
Partner at Aluko & Oyebode; Ayuli Jemide, Lead Partner at
Detail Commercial Solicitors; and Funke Adekoya, Partner at
AELEX.
Others are Sola Adepetun, Founding Partner at ACAS-Law; Omolara
Kayode, Founding Partner at O. Kayode & Co.; Uwa Ohiku, Partner
at Jackson, Etti and Edu; and Oghogho Akpata, Managing Partner at
Templars.
The report also provides information on some associates and
emerging partners whose legal careers are rising quickly. Some
associates to watch out for include Abayomi Adebanjo, a Senior
Associate in the Banking Finance and Infrastructure unit of
Jackson, Etti & Edu; Aderemi Ogunbanjo, a Senior Associate in
Odujinrin & Adefulu’s Energy Practice; and Uzoamaka Emerole, a
Senior Associate in the Corporate & Commercial Practice Group
of ACAS-Law.
Chambers and Partners said the rankings are the product of
extensive research conducted by a team of nearly 200
researchers.
The full rankings follow.
Culled From chambersandpartners
Summary
Aluko & Oyebode, Banwo &
Ighodalo, G. Elias & Co., Olaniwun Ajayi LP and Udo Udoma &
Belo-Osagie are the top-ranked law firms in Band 1 under the
Banking and Finance practice area.
The Chambers Global 2018 rankings of Nigeria’s best law firms
and lawyers were released on February 15 by Chambers and Partners
(www.chambersandpartners.com). The Nigeria rankings are part of
Chambers Global 2018 rankings, a directory of leading law firms and
lawyers covering over 190 countries across the world.
The annual rankings rate leading law firms and lawyers in
various practice areas, such as Banking and Finance,
Corporate/Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Energy and Natural
Resources, as well as Intellectual Property. According to Chambers
and Partners, its directories are widely regarded as the go-to
guide for clients in search of the best lawyers and law firms
across the globe.
First published in 2000, Chambers Global’s coverage of the
Nigerian legal market has continued to expand. The total number of
law firms ranked in 2018 increased to 33, from 31 rated last year.
This confirms Chambers’ assertion that there is a growing interest
from law firms who want to be featured in the annual rankings. The
new entrants in the latest rankings are Perchstone & Graeys, a
Nigerian commercial law firm; and G.O. Sodipo & Co., a law
firm, which specialises in intellectual property law.
The role of lawyers and law firms in structuring transactions,
resolving disputes, and helping investors interpret and navigate
regulatory guidelines in both existing and emerging sectors is
well-established. And for any country to attract capital flows and
develop sustainable markets, an efficient legal system and stable
regulatory environment are necessary preconditions.
The current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has
made significant progress in improving the ease of doing business
in Nigeria, while it gradually implements policies aimed at
diversifying the economy. Since the end of the economic recession
last year, foreign investment inflows have been rising. Nigeria was
ranked among the best-performing stock markets in 2017, coming only
behind Argentina and Turkey, and outperforming the Hong Kong equity
market.
One of the likely outcomes of the country’s positive investment
outlook is increased legal activity with regard to transactions and
dispute resolutions. Lawyers and law firms worth their salt have an
important role to play and clients need a go-to guide for their
research before deciding who to work with.
“The top Nigerian law firms are very much in demand,” said Maia
Foulis, Deputy Editor of Chambers Global. Ms Foulis further pointed
out: “Our coverage has grown substantially over the last few years
to reflect the growing diversity of legal practice in Nigeria. We
wanted to highlight the dynamism of this important market.”
The Nigerian law firms and lawyers are ranked in categories or
bands, with Band 1 having the highest rating. For example, Aluko
& Oyebode, Banwo & Ighodalo, G. Elias & Co., Olaniwun
Ajayi LP and Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie are the top-ranked law
firms in Band 1 under the Banking and Finance practice area.
Although 33 law firms are listed in the current rankings, only
four law firms feature in all five practice areas covered by the
rankings. The law firms are Aluko & Oyebode, one of the largest
integrated law firms in Nigeria; Banwo & Ighodalo, leading
Nigerian corporate law firm; G. Elias and Co, one of Nigeria’s
leading business law firms; and AELEX, a full-service commercial
and litigation law firm. These firms were similarly rated in the
2017 rankings.
Featuring in four different categories are: Jackson, Etti and
Edu, a leading full-service commercial law firm; and Templars, a
full-service law firm with offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja
and Uyo.
Apart from the aforementioned firms, other leading Nigerian law
firms in the rankings are Olaniwun Ajayi LP; Udo Udoma &
Belo-Osagie; Detail Commercial Solicitors; F.O. Akinrele & Co;
Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore; ACAS-Law (Adepetun,
Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun); Ajumogobia & Okeke;
Odujinrin & Adefufu; Stillwaters Law Firm; Abdulahi, Taiwo
& Co; O. Kayode & Co; George Ikoli & Okagbue. Others
are Wole Olanipekun & Co; Giwa-Osagie & Co; Olajide Oyewole
& Co; Solola & Akpana; Allan & Ogunkeye; Kola Awodein
& Co; Strachan Partners;
Babalakin & Co; SPA Ajibade & Co; Advocaat Law Practice;
and Streamsowers & Köhn. Perchstone & Graeys G.O. Sodipo
& Co
Top-tier Nigerian lawyers, according to Chambers Global 2018,
include Dan Agbor, Managing Partner at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie;
Dr. Konyinsola Ajayi, Managing Partner at Olaniwun Ajayi LP; Prof.
Gbolahan Elias, Principal Partner at G. Elias & Co; Asue
Ighodalo, Partner at Banwo & Ighodalo; Gbenga Oyebode, Managing
Partner at Aluko & Oyebode; Ayuli Jemide, Lead Partner at
Detail Commercial Solicitors; and Funke Adekoya, Partner at
AELEX.
Others are Sola Adepetun, Founding Partner at ACAS-Law; Omolara
Kayode, Founding Partner at O. Kayode & Co.; Uwa Ohiku, Partner
at Jackson, Etti and Edu; and Oghogho Akpata, Managing Partner at
Templars.
The report also provides information on some associates and
emerging partners whose legal careers are rising quickly. Some
associates to watch out for include Abayomi Adebanjo, a Senior
Associate in the Banking Finance and Infrastructure unit of
Jackson, Etti & Edu; Aderemi Ogunbanjo, a Senior Associate in
Odujinrin & Adefulu’s Energy Practice; and Uzoamaka Emerole, a
Senior Associate in the Corporate & Commercial Practice Group
of ACAS-Law.
Chambers and Partners said the rankings are the product of
extensive research conducted by a team of nearly 200
researchers.
The full rankings follow.
Culled From chambersandpartners
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