AELEX > Lagos, Nigeria > Firm Profile

AELEX > The Legal 500 Rankings

Nigeria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

With a solid track record in handling instructions from the oil and gas, infrastructure, and technology sectors, AELEX also acts for sizeable private equity funds as buyers and sellers. Well known for his tax expertise, practice head Theophilus Emuwa advises on corporate governance, M&A, and joint ventures. Chinyerugo Ugoji is experienced in handling share and asset acquisitions, and Onyinyechi Chima represents development finance institutions. Tiwalola Osazuwa handles foreign investment matters. Chioma Olibie  has left the firm.

Nigeria > Energy and natural resources Tier 1

With an excellent track record in advising on infrastructure matters relating to power plants, ports, and railways, the practice at AELEX is often instructed by investors in domestic energy transactions. With over four decades of experience, Soji Awogbade leads the team and has established expertise in advising clients on the development, distribution, transmission and distribution of gas and power. Olusina Sipasi and Raymond Ofagbor are key names for handling project finance and environmental issues, and Temiloluwa Fakolade brings expertise in assisting with large energy-focused transactions. Wendy Nwogu is also highlighted.

Nigeria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

At AELEX, the ;'exceptional' team’s workload includes aviation and maritime acquisition financings, IPOs, project finance and oil and gas acquisition finance matters. With over two decades of experience in the space, Lawrence Fubara Anga advises banks and financial institutions on a broad spectrum of transactional and regulatory issues. Sina Sipasi is adept at advising sponsors and lenders on acquisition finance matters in the petroleum sector. Chinyerugo Ugoji, Hannah Ozieme, and Merit Okafor specialize in capital markets. Temiloluwa Fakolade is well regarded for his expertise in corporate financing.

Nigeria > Dispute resolution Tier 2

AELEX advises on contentious restructuring matters, tax disputes and IP litigation, to name a few areas of expertise. Olanipekun Orewale is well versed in insolvency matters, while Perenami Momodu handles cross-border commercial disputes and arbitration. Adedapo Tunde-Olowu co-heads the disputes practice with Orewale; Ugonna Ogbuagu represents global oil and gas companies in tax disputes; and Oluwaseun Philip-Idiok is active in restructuring and insolvency litigation. Rafiq Anammah is a practitioner to note. Davidson Oturu has left the firm.

Nigeria > Shipping and transport Tier 2

With in-depth expertise in shipping and aviation law, the team at AELEX often acts for airlines in baggage, cargo, and passenger claims. Lawrence Fubara Anga is widely recognised for his expertise in advising on commercial litigation and arbitration; he co-heads the practice with Ngozi Efobi. Rafiq Anammah is well versed in advising on aircraft leasing and financing.

Ghana > Energy

AELEX's thriving energy practice is led by Soji Awogbade, and works in combination with its Nigerian practice in handling a wide array of matters, including energy and utilities finance, M&A and joint ventures. The group is also instructed in electricity and gas transmission, distribution and supply, power purchase, off-take and tolling arrangements. Kwesi Dodi has a wealth of experience in advising on petroleum sector issues, including assisting with regulatory matters in the sector. Naa Asheley Ashittey advises oil and gas companies on corporate governance matters.

Ghana > Commercial, corporate and M&A

With Theophilus Emuwa at the helm, AELEX's skilled team is adept at handling a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. Key areas of instruction for the group include foreign investment matters, transferability of shares, company secretarial services, and corporate compliance and regulatory issues. Other key names to note include Lawrence Fubara Anga and managing associate Kwesi Dodi.