What we say about the firm's legal practice in Nigeria
Corporate and finance
Within Corporate and finance, Solola & Akpana is a third tier firm,
With offices in Abuja and Port Harcourt, Solola & Akpana has sound capabilities in joint venture structuring, asset sales and cross-border stock transfers. Past work includes the preparation of trust deeds and debenture loan stock for Royal Exchange Assurance Nigeria.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, Solola & Akpana is a second tier firm,
Solola & Akpana has acted for Daewoo, Michelin and Total. With 60% of fee-earners focused on litigation or other dispute resolution, the firm has capacity at both trial and apellate courts. Tope Solola heads the practice as a whole, with Frank Ahon heading the litigation side. The firm has also acted for private individuals on public interest claims.
Energy and natural resources
Within Energy and natural resources, Solola & Akpana is a first tier firm,
Solola & Akpana has broad experience working on cross-border transactions and as a part of international multi-disciplinary teams. The firm has advised Chevron, Total and Daewoo on regulatory issues related to their Nigerian operations, and advises indigenous oil exploration and production company Moni Pulo Ltd. Tope Solola heads the practice.