Olajide Oyewole LLP > Lagos, Nigeria > Firm Profile
Olajide Oyewole LLP Offices
PLOT 5 BLOCK 14 BASHORUN OKUSANYA AVENUE
LEKKI SCHEME 1
LAGOS
Nigeria
Olajide Oyewole LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Nigeria > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Olajide Oyewole LLP has a solid track record in handling energy and PPP projects. Litigation expert Abutu Odu is equally strong in assisting clients with property acquisitions and financing matters, and Solape Peters is a key contact for advising on construction and engineering contracts. Dayo Idowu, who heads the firm's projects and finance practice, is a key member of the group. Other notable practitioners include Ismaila Shaib Usman, Oluwatomi Etomi, and Joel Nyot.Practice head(s):
Solape Peters; Abutu Odu; Dayo Idowu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Olajide Oyewole LLP prioritises its clients’ needs and desires. The team has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing clarification and assistance on legal issues.’
‘The firm’s unique strength lies in its people, from senior partners to associates, who ensure seamless and valuable interactions with clients.’
‘Its reliability and intelligence makes them invaluable to us. Abutu Odu provided effective legal support.’
Key clients
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority
Cappa and D’Alberto Limited
Buildisa Construction Limited
Bluedoor Properties Limited
Bluebell Lane Limited
Badagry Port Development Limited
First World Communities Limited (C-City Development Limited/Urban Housing Cooperative)
Work highlights
- Advised the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on the development of the Blue and Red line light rail metro.
- Advised Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited on a $7,600,000 early works contract for the repair of its underwater spillway channel and its entities.
- Advised Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited on the machining of the 1G9 Upper shaft and thrust collar at the Kainji hydro power plant.
Nigeria > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Olajide Oyewole LLP is singled out for its strength in advising on shareholder disputes. The practice is jointly led by Tunde Oyewole and Muyiwa Ogungbenro, who has a solid track record in advising on cross-border commercial litigation and tax issues. Charles Bassey is adept at representing clients in the aviation, financial services and manufacturing sectors in commercial disputes. Tobechi Ogazi is well versed in handling white-collar crime matters, and Similoluwa Adeyemi fields expertise in assisting with oil and gas litigation and arbitration.Practice head(s):
Tunde Oyewole; Muyiwa Ogungbenro
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Prompt advice and swift assistance. ’
‘I commend the strategic and systematic approach of the team.’
‘Diligence and attention to details.’
Key clients
Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
SHI-MCI FZE
Rite Foods Ltd
Tata
Menzies Aviation (PTY) Ltd
MasterCard Foundation
Tecnimont SpA
O&O Networks Ltd (Ecobank Group)
DHL International Limited
DHL Global Forwarding Limited
BB Energy Group
Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria
Future Energies Africa Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Samsung Heavy Industries entities in a US$300 million shareholder dispute.
- Representing Tecnimont Nigeria Limited and Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. in disputes arising from a engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Port Harcourt refinery complex valued at USD 1.5 billion.
- Representing Rite Foods Limited in a trademark infringement and passing off claim by Bigibet Limited.
Nigeria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
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.Practice head(s):
Dayo Idowu
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
Oando Plc
The Company for Habitat and Housing in Africa (Shelter Afrique)
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
Mitsubishi Power Europe Limited
Argentil Capital Partners Limited
Powergas Nigeria Limited
Mobile Power Limited
BB Energy Nigeria Limited
First Modular Gas Systems Limited
Lekki Concession Company
Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Limited
Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries
Shell Plc
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
Lagos State Government
Future Energies Africa Ltd
Lagata Group
Starsight Group
Work highlights
- Advised First Modular Gas Systems Limited and sponsors on a multi-billion financing for the development and construction of a gas processing plant in Nigeria.
Nigeria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Olajide Oyewole LLP has a strong track record in corporate restructuring, M&A, private equity, and venture capital matters, and is also noted for advising on corporate governance issues. With over two decades of experience in the arena, Samuel Salako regularly acts on corporate finance and acquisition mandates. Olufunke Fawehinmi is active in restructuring work, joint ventures, and domestic and international transactions. Bola Tinubu and Dayo Idowu are key figures in the practice.Practice head(s):
Bola Tinubu; Samuel Salako; Dayo Idowu; Olufunke Fawehinmi
Testimonials
‘Olajide Oyewole LLP has provided legal and corporate services to our organisation with the highest level of professionalism.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and adept in handling commercial matters.’
‘Timeliness and a wealth of experience.’
‘The quality and depth of knowledge from the partners and their uncompromising approach to rigour makes the team stand out.’
‘There is congruence in every aspect of the firm.’
‘The people we work with have displayed a thorough understanding of relevant subject matters, offering quality advice at all times.’
‘Olufunke Fawehinmi has been exceptional in providing the highest level of service to our organisation.’
Key clients
Mastercard Foundation
Palmpay Limited
Yamaha Motor Company Limited
The Baobab Network
Remote Medical International
Mitsubishi Power Europe Limited
Chemonics International
Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
General Electric
Marriott International Inc.
IMC Limited
Foodco Nigeria Limited
Rite Foods Limited
Rex Forestry Limited
Broll Property Services Limited
Unilever Nigeria Plc
Oando Plc
Argentil Capital partners Limited
aYo Holdings Limited
Binance Holdings Limited
Transsnet Financial Services Limited
Puma Energy Limited
Continental Broadcasting Services Limited
DHL International Nigeria Limited
Tecnimont Nigeria Limited
TGS-Petrodata Offshore Services Limited
Boulos Enterprise Limited
Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
Oando Plc
The Company for Habitat and Housing in Africa (Shelter Afrique)
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
Mitsubishi Power Europe Limited
Argentil Capital Partners Limited
Powergas Nigeria Limited
Mobile Power Limited
BB Energy Nigeria Limited
First Modular Gas Systems Limited
Lekki Concession Company
Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Limited
Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries
Shell Plc
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
Lagos State Government
Future Energies Africa Ltd
Lagata Group
Starsight Group
Work highlights
- Advised IMC Limited on a 100% equity divestment in IMC Plantation to Oakenshields and Partners Limited.
- Advised the Baobab Network Limited on its $25,000,000 equity investment in Oval Interactive Inc.
- Advised IDP Education on the acquisition of a 100% equity stake in Intake Education Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries, valued at A$83 million.
Nigeria > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
The practice at Olajide Oyewole LLP continues to represent domestic and international clients in development projects, acquisition financing, lending matters and cross-border investment work. Practice head Dayo Idowu and Taiwo Peregrino are highly regarded for their expertise in corporate and project finance and M&A.Practice head(s):
Dayo Idowu
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
Oando Plc
The Company for Habitat and Housing in Africa (Shelter Afrique)
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
Mitsubishi Power Europe Limited
Argentil Capital Partners Limited
Powergas Nigeria Limited
Mobile Power Limited
BB Energy Nigeria Limited
First Modular Gas Systems Limited
Lekki Concession Company
Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Limited
Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries
Shell Plc
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
Lagos State Government
Future Energies Africa Ltd
Lagata Group
Starsight Group
Work highlights
- Advised Shell Plc on its acquisition of Daystar Power Group.
- Acted as local counsel to Dogstar Mauritius on its merger with SolarAfrica Energy.
- Advised Mainstream Energy Solutions Ltd/Quest Electricity Nigeria Limited on its acquisition of a 60% stake, valued at NGN19,000,000,000, in Yola Electricity Distribution Company Plc.
Olajide Oyewole LLP > Firm Profile
Founded in 1965, DLA Piper Africa Nigeria, Olajide Oyewole LLP is a leading commercial full service law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. The Firm serves local and international clients operating in some of Nigeria’s most vibrant and critical sectors including financial services, technology, consumer goods and retail, energy and natural resources, real estate, infrastructure, construction and transport, media, sports and entertainment as well as insurance.
Our lawyers are recognized as highly regarded sector specialists possessing extensive industry and commercial expertise which enable us to deliver the pragmatic and sound legal solutions clients need to help them achieve their business objectives. In the rapidly evolving, competitive, and globalized markets in which our clients operate, the need for pragmatic, sound and business enabling legal solutions has become pertinent. Our lawyers’ attention to detail and our ability to offer adaptive and customized solutions enable us to constantly meet these critical client needs.
As a member of DLA Piper Africa, we advise local and international businesses in Africa on their complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, working closely with international Law firm, DLA Piper. Together, we provide our clients a seamless and unrivalled Pan-African legal service offering.
We recognize that our clients’ interests are paramount, and we work tirelessly to align our services with their specific business objectives and goals. Whether it’s advising multinationals, global businesses, emerging companies, or start-ups, we offer comprehensive legal support and guidance.
To learn more about our firm and the services we offer, please visit our website at www.dlapiperafrica.com/nigeria.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Tunde Oyewole | tunde.oyewole@oo.dlapiperafrica.com | ||
| Corporate Services Group | Bola Tinubu | bola.tinubu@oo.dlapiperafrica.com | |
| Intellectual Property & Technology | Sandra Oyewole | sandra.oyewole@oo.dlapiperafrica.com | |
| Transportation & Infrastructure | Solape Peters | solape.peters@oo.dlapiperafrica.com | |
| Real Property Group | Abutu Odu | abutu.odu@oo.dlapiperafrica.com | |
| Corporate Services Group | Samuel Salako | samuel.salako@oo.dlapiperafrica.com | |
| Finance & Projects | Dayo Idowu | dayo.idowu@oo.dlapiperafrica.com | |
| Dispute Resolution Group | Muyiwa Ogungbenro | muyiwa.ogunbenro@oo.dlapiperafrica.com |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Dayo Idowu | Dayo is a Partner and Head of the Finance & Projects practice… | View Profile |
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Abutu Odu | Partner | View Profile |
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Muyiwa Ogungbenro | Partner | View Profile |
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Solape Peters | Partner | View Profile |
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Samuel Salako | Partner | View Profile |
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Ismaila Shaib Usman | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Bola Tinubu | Partner | View Profile |
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