Abdulai, Taiwo & Co > Lagos, Nigeria > Firm Profile
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co Offices
GOODWILL HOUSE
278 IKORODU ROAD
LAGOS
Nigeria
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Abdulai, Taiwo & Co > The Legal 500 Rankings
Nigeria > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co’s broad real estate and construction offering includes advising on construction, development, leasing, investment, and transactional matters. PPP work is another core area of instruction for the group. The practice is jointly led by Seyi Adebayo and Samuel Ibrahim, who handle real estate securitisation and property litigation respectively. Alayo Ogunbiyi is highly regarded for her expertise in project finance.Practice head(s):
Seyi Adebayo; Samuel Ibrahim
Other key lawyers:
Alayo Ogunbiyi; Fisayo Tifase; Busola Awobona; Aishat Folorunso
Key clients
Pernix Federal, Inc.
Federal Govt. of Nigeria
Debt Management Office
B.L Harbert Contractors, LLC.
Ikoyi Hotels Ltd.
Shelter Afrique
Federal Mortgage Bank
Shonny Investment & Properties Co. Ltd.
CRCC Construction Co. Ltd.
CRCC Investments Group Co. Ltd
Federal Ministry of Aviation
Agbara Estates Ltd.
Value Homes Signature Investment Nigeria Ltd.
Marina Quayside Development Co. Ltd.
La Terre Batiment Ltd.
FGN Roads Sukuk Company Plc
Work highlights
- Assisted the Debt Management Office (DMO) with a financing matter for the purpose of building roads and infrastructure.
- Advised Pernix Federal, Inc and its local subsidiaries on the USD 537 Million construction of a new U.S. Consular Office in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.
Nigeria > Shipping and transport Tier 2
At Abdulai, Taiwo & Co, the team is well placed to act for clients in relation to airport, infrastructure, transport, and water projects. Under the joint leadership of Ladi Taiwo and Akin Osinbajo, the group is strong in representing public and private sector companies in matters. Kunle Ayansola is experienced in advising on power asset purchase agreements.Practice head(s):
Ladi Taiwo; Akin Osinbajo
Other key lawyers:
Kunle Ayansola; Busola Awobona; Aishat Folorunso
Key clients
Marina Express Train Services Ltd.
Federal Ministry of Transport
Ibadan Inland Dry Port SPV Ltd.
African Refinery Port Harcourt Ltd.
La Terre Batiment Ltd.
CRCC Construction Company Ltd.
CRCC International Investments Group Hong Kong
Work highlights
- Acted for the Federal Ministry of Aviation on a PPP development project.
- Advising CRCC Construction Co. Ltd on the Ibadan Inland Dry Port PPP project.
Nigeria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
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.Practice head(s):
Alayo Ogunbiyi; Ladi Taiwo
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Debt Management Office
Federal Govt. of Nigeria
African Development Bank
Federal Mortgage Bank
Stanbic IBTC Bank
Shelter Afrique
Presco Plc
Emzor Pharmaceuticals
Procter & Gamble Financial Services SARL of Luxembourg
Clina-Lancet Laboratories
UTL Trust & Security Services
Ibadan Inland Dry Port SPV
CRCC International Investments Group of Hong Kong
Olokun-Pisces Ltd.
Banarly Nigeria Ltd.
FGN Roads Sukuk Company 1 Plc
Work highlights
- Advising the Debt Management Office on the financing of a Sharia-compliant bond relating to the federal government’s expenditure on building roads and infrastructure.
- Advised Presco Plc on a NGN 50 billion multiple series corporate bond.
Nigeria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Ladi Taiwo and Alayo Ogunbiyi co-lead Abdulai, Taiwo & Co's corporate team, which garners praise for its 'vast expertise in dealing with complicated matters' and is regularly instructed in domestic and international M&A mandates. Seyi Adebayo is a key contact for corporate regulatory matters, and Roselyn Alalade is active in the M&A space.Practice head(s):
Ladi Taiwo; Alayo Ogunbiyi
Other key lawyers:
Seyi Adebayo; Roselyn Alalade; Fisayo Tifase
Testimonials
‘Abdulai, Taiwo & Co’s Commercial, Corporate, and M&A team has vast expertise in dealing with complicated matters especially while navigating the socio-economic issues on the ground in Nigeria.’
‘The team provides practical solutions.’
‘Alayo Ogunbiyi provided excellent legal services by giving practical solutions as opposed to textbook answers. The team is always a phone call away and have availed themselves whenever we’ve had a crisis on the ground.’
Key clients
Movenpick Ikoyi Hotel
Pernix Federal, Inc.
Central Electric and Utilities Ltd
China Energy Engineering Co. Ltd
The Procter and Gamble Co.
Presco Plc
Bureau of Public Enterprises
National Council on Privatisation
Betts India Private Ltd. (Albea)
CRCC Construction Company Ltd.
Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd.
Banarly Nigeria Ltd.
Clina-Lancet Laboratories Ltd.
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Ltd.
CRCC International Investments Group Ltd.
Solar Sisters, Entrepreneur Ltd. Gte.
Lloyds Register EMEA Ltd. Gte
Siat N.V.
Work highlights
- Advising Central Electric and Utilities + China Energy Engineering Company Ltd on an acquisition bid for the Olorunsogo II Power Plant and Benin (Ihovbor) Generation from the Nigerian government.
- Advising a client on the acquisition of a majority stake in Ikoyi Hotel, via a cross-border transaction.
Nigeria > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
Full-service firm Abdulai, Taiwo & Co has a solid track record in handling matters for clients in the energy, infrastructure, ports, and PPP spaces. Kunle Ayansola is well versed in advising on power asset purchase agreements, having extensive experience in the energy sector following his secondment at the Energy Company of Nigeria. Akin Osinbajo is a key name in the department for contentious work, and Ladi Taiwo fields expertise in handling infrastructure matters.Practice head(s):
Kunle Ayansola; Ladi Taiwo; Akin Osinbajo
Other key lawyers:
Busola Awobona; Tope Coker
Key clients
African Refinery Port Harcourt Ltd.
Transmission Company of Nigeria
Bureau of Public Enterprises
Central Electric and Utilities Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Co. Ltd.
Sakr Power Generation Systems Ltd.
Solar Sisters Enterpreneurs Ltd. Gte.
AG Goldtrust Co. Ltd.
PV-Water International
Work highlights
- Advising African Refinery Port Harcourt Ltd. on establishing a USD 1.67 billion joint venture refinery with Petroleum Co. Ltd.
- Advising Sector Lead Limited on a waste-to-energy project.
- Advising Central Electric and Utilities and China Energy Engineering Company Ltd on a bid for the acquisition of Olorunsogo II Power Plant and Benin (Ihovbor) Generation Co.
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co > Firm Profile
The firm: Founded in 1976, Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. is a full service commercial and IP law firm with a long standing reputation for excellence. The firm’s integrated practice enhances its capability to provide multi-faceted legal advice and due diligence services, and it has “preferred friend” relationships with leading firms across West Africa, which facilitates seamless cross-border services.
ATC is regularly consulted on Nigerian business regulatory issues by local companies and counsel from all over the world: Its international client base includes companies consistently listed in the top echelon of “Fortune 500”; and leading law firm rating agencies have consistently recommended ATC as a leading law firm: IFLR 1000 (1992-2021); Chambers Global (2005-2021); The Legal 500 (EMEA) (2005-2021); Who’sWho Legal (2009-2021).
The projects and infrastructure team is particularly active in the PPP/PFI space for transport, railway, ports, roads, airport, infrastructure, water and utilities sectors.
The firm’s tradition for excellence spans over four decades (in itself a rarity for law firm partnerships to thrive that long in Nigeria), and its portfolio of recent and ongoing transactions reflects the consistent and steady gait of the firm.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Arbitration and ADR | Akin Osinbajo, SAN; Fisayo Tifase | ||
| Banking, financial markets and exchange control | Alayo Ogunbiyi | ||
| Commercial/Corporate | Ladi Taiwo; Bunmi Binitie | ||
| Corporate/Commercial | Seyi Adebayo | ||
| Dispute Resolution | Akin Osinbajo, SAN; Samuel Ibrahim | ||
| Energy | Kunle Ayansola | ||
| Projects & Infrastructure | Ladi Taiwo; Kunle Ayansola | ||
| Tax | Alayo Ogunbiyi |
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms SEYI ADEBAYO | Seyi is a Partner of ATC with 14years post qualification experience. She… | View Profile |
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Mr Kunle Ayansola | He is Partner in Projects and Infrastructure department, and the Head of… | View Profile |
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Mrs Bunmi Binitie | She is Partner in Corporate/Commercial department and the Head of the Intellectual… | View Profile |
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Mr SAMUEL IBRAHIM | Samuel is a Partner of the firm with responsibilities for Litigation and… | View Profile |
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Ms Alayo Ogunbiyi | Partner, and the current Chair: Banking, capital markets and securities; real property… | View Profile |
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Mr Akin Osinbajo | Joint Managing Partner and the Chair: Dispute Resolution. Akin Osinbajo has represented… | View Profile |
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Mr Ladi Taiwo | Joint Managing Partner and the Chair: Projects and Infrastructure; Corporate/Commercial. He has… | View Profile |