AELEX > Lagos, Nigeria > Firm Profile

AELEX > The Legal 500 Rankings

Nigeria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

The team at AELEX covers the full scope of corporate and commercial work for clients, undertaking work for major multinational and Nigerian companies. The strength of the practice is illustrated by practice head Theophilus Emuwa, who brings expertise in M&A and private equity alongside standout tax capabilities. Lawrence Fubara Anga offers multi-jurisdictional expertise, and is qualified in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UK, whereas Chioma Olibie brings deep experience in transactional and tax issues. Davidson Oturu heads the fintech offering with an emphasis on cross-border issues.

Nigeria > Energy and natural resources Tier 1

AELEX offers a full range of legal services for clients seeking to engage in Nigerian energy transactions, working primarily in project finance for the energy sector and related infrastructure. The firm also has some standout work in respect of disputes arising from licensing issues and advisory work concerning novel means of energy distribution. Practice head Soji Awogbade specialises in transactional and advisory work in oil and gas, infrastructure, and environment, working alongside Theophilus Emuwa who advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial issues relevant to businesses in the energy sector. Also of note are Olusina Sipasi who specialises in transactional work in oil and gas, infrastructure, and mining, and Lawrence Fubara Anga who has experience in PPP, project and development finance, as well as infrastructure development.

Nigeria > Shipping and transport Tier 1

AELEX services clients on the full range of transport matters, advising on shipping and aircraft financing, compliance, and disputes concerning passenger, cargo and baggage claims. Lawrence Fubara Anga is the head of the team with a broad practice in commercial litigation and arbitration, in addition to non-contentious aviation, shipping, and finance work. Ngozi Efobi focuses on regulatory and compliance issues and is active in the shipping disputes space.

Nigeria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

AELEX advises on a number of notable project finance mandates, specifically in the oil, gas, maritime, and aviation sectors. The firm provides more general advisory, regulatory, and compliance services for a number of international financial institutions, alongside an active capital markets practice with particular strengths in the agriculture, manufacturing, real estate, financial services, and venture capital spaces. Practice head Lawrence Fubara Anga advises on the full scope of financial issues that affect projects in the oil and gas, transport, telecoms, and financial services sectors; he is supported by Sina Sipasi, who is called on in relation to acquisition finance and syndicated lending, and Chinyerugo Ugoji who acts primarily in capital markets, working for private equity, development finance, and other multinational institutions.

Nigeria > Dispute resolution Tier 2

AELEX, the result of a merger between four prominent firms, provides industry-specific expertise for its various blue-chip and Nigerian clients. The team is active in a variety of sectors, with a particular focus on oil and gas, retail, and TMT. Adedapo Tunde-Olowu brings experience in commercial litigation and arbitration, Olanipekun Orewale works across employment, capital markets, telecoms, tax, banking, and insolvency, while Davidson Oturu is expert in IP and TMT disputes.

Ghana > Energy

The experienced team at AELEX advises on energy and utilities finance as well as energy-sector mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. Other core areas of focus include advising on electricity and gas transmission as well as distribution and supply. The group is recommended also for its work on power purchase agreements and off-take and tolling arrangements. Combined with its Nigerian practice, the team, under the direction of Soji Awogbade, is adept in large due diligence exercises. Awogbade has a broad range of expertise and regularly advises companies on issues relating to the petroleum sector, and managing associate Kwesi Dodi frequently works with the regulatory agencies in Ghana’s petroleum industry.

Ghana > Commercial, corporate and M&A

The experienced team at AELEX handles a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including due diligence and company secretarial services. It is also skilled in advising on direct foreign investment issues, and is well regarded for its work with employers on various compliance and regulatory matters. It frequently advises on corporate structures, the transferability of shares and issues surrounding the subscription of capital. Theophilus Emuwa heads the department, which also includes Lawrence Fubara Anga and managing associate Kwesi Dodi.