ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode is vastly experienced in advising financial institutions and sizeable corporations, and the ‘proactive’ practice is also a key port of call for banks, international lending institutions, and insurance companies. Oludare Senbore, Funmilayo Otsemobor, and the ‘extremely talented‘ Kofo Dosekun field expertise in project and infrastructure finance. Olubunmi Fayokun is noted for her established strength in capital markets, and Ayodeji Oyetunde handles corporate finance matters. Ajibola Asolo is well versed in advising on banking regulations and regulatory compliance issues.

Fred Onuobia and Segun Omoregie jointly head G. Elias & Co's practice, which has a solid track record in advising financial institutions, international banks, and investors. The department is also well versed in handling IPOs and commercial paper issuances, and regularly assists clients in a broad range of sectors with lending matters. Gbolahan Elias and Emeka Ezekwesiri bring expertise in project finance, and Michelle Chikezie and Amarachi Ikevude are often instructed in debt and equity capital markets work. Amarachi Ikevude’s workload includes banking and structured finance matters. Okechukwu Okoro and Amanda Opara are key names to note.

Olaniwun Ajayi LP‘s ‘highly results-oriented‘ team stands out for its broad financing capabilities, with a key focus on the oil and gas sector. The group also fields expertise in capital market transactions, regulatory matters, and restructuring issues. Tominiyi Owolabi and Folashade Oluyadi are well known for advising clients in the oil and gas sector, and Wolemi Esan is active in the power, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Yewande Senbore, Abisola Odeinde, and Ibi Ogunbiyi handle a range of transactional mandates. Folake Alabi, Chinenye Ajayi and Ogechi Onuoha are key practitioners to note. Yemisi Taiwo has left the firm.

Templars is well regarded for its 'high-quality advice' and 'in-depth experience in project finance transactions on the sponsors’ side'. The 'knowledgeable' Zelda Akindele co-heads the practice with Chike Obianwu, who handles debt restructuring work within Nigeria and Ghana; Desmond Ogba, who has experience in debt capital markets; and Dupe Saba, who brings expertise in debt financing matters and regularly acts for clients in the petrochemical area. Obianuju Ifebunandu handles foreign and private equity investments, and Osarugue Izekur advises on project and structured finance. Modupe Dabiri is a key name in the practice.

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie's practice houses a team praised by clients as ‘experts in banking and finance as well as in capital markets’, and fields experience in handling asset and acquisition finance, debt restructuring, and Islamic finance. Aniekan Ukpanah and Daniel Agbor are experts in project finance, while Yinka Edu’s workload takes in corporate, leveraged and structured finance. Adeola Sunmola and Onyinye Okafor are well versed in advising on syndicated lending transactions, and Joseph Eimunjeze has experience in regulatory and compliance issues. Other key practitioners include Victor Samuel, Nicholas Okafor, Pamela Onah and Lisa Esamah.

Bloomfield LP is active in public sector lending matters, and is well regarded for its expertise in ship financing work. The team often acts for international banks, and is very experienced in advising on debt issues, foreign exchange regulations, and offshore syndicated financing matters. Adedoyin Afun has broad experience in cross-border mandates and structuring work, while Adebisi Lamidi is sought after for her expertise in assisting with transactional matters. Ayodele Oni and Ebele Folorunsho are also singled out for their contributions.

Abdulai, Taiwo & Co has a solid track record in advising on a range of capital markets and banking and finance matters, and has expertise in assisting with collective investment schemes. The practice is jointly led by Ladi Taiwo and structured finance expert Alayo Ogunbiyi. Seyi Adebayo works on lending and securities matters, and Busola Awobona handles Islamic financing work. Kunle Ayansola and Roselyn Alalade are also singled out for their contributions.

At Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, the team is noted for its capabilities in handling instructions from clients in the energy and natural resources sectors. Adeleke Alex-Adedipe counts bond issuance programmes and capital market transactions as key areas of strength, and also advises on funding matters. Adeniyi Duale and Seye Ayinla are active in private equity and venture capital transactions. Tomiwa Ogunbanwo and Sodeek Oluwatobi Oyedeji are singled out for their contributions.

The team at Olajide Oyewole LLP regularly handles financial transactions and structuring mandates, often acting for financial institutions, lenders, borrowers, investors, and sponsors. Department head Dayo Idowu is very well known for his expertise in the energy and natural resources sectors, while Taiwo Peregrino advises on corporate and project finance structuring matters. Cross-border transactions have been prominent in Oluyemi Oyewole's recent workload. Saheed Alao is a key name in the group.

The ‘very diligent‘ team at The New Practice (TNP) is adept at handling bond issuances, project finance matters and REIT mandates. Baba Alokolaro and Genevieve Henshaw have expertise in capital markets, and Bukola Bankole is sought after by technology start-up clients. Temitope Sowunmi is well versed in advising on private equity and infrastructure finance, as well as regulatory matters.