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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 has been very active in the PPP space, particularly in relation to major infrastructure projects, though has also been involved in a range of matters including disputes, financing, regulatory work, and portfolio management. Team lead Alayo Ogunbiyi also heads the banking and finance practice, bringing her broad experience to real estate where she works alongside Oluwaseyi Adebayo, who focusses on regulation, and Samuel Ibrahim who specialises in litigation.Practice head(s):
Alayo Ogunbiyi
Other key lawyers:
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. Hong Kong
Marina Express Train Services 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
- Advised Debt Management Office on NGN 250 Billion Federal Government of Nigeria Sovereign Sukuk 2021 to finance construction of Roads and Infrastructure.
- Advising Pernix Federal, Inc. and its local subsidiaries om the USD537,000,000 construction of the new U.S. Consular Office in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.
Nigeria > Shipping and transport Tier 2
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co specialises in PPP in the transport space, working on a number of high-profile infrastructure projects across the aviation, shipping, and rail sectors and undertaking the related finance work. Ladi Taiwo heads the team, working alongside Kunle Ayansola who brings his broad experience in the energy sector, and more specifically power purchase agreements and due diligence, to transport and infrastructure project finance.Practice head(s):
Ladi Taiwo
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Marina Express Train Services Ltd.
Federal Ministry of Transport (Aviation)
Ibadan Inland Dry Port SPV Ltd.
African Refinery Port Harcourt Ltd.
La Terre Batiment Ltd.
iDrive, LLC
CRCC Construction Company Ltd.
CRCC International Investments Group Hong Kong
Work highlights
- Advised Marina Express Train Services Ltd on the USD2.4 billion PPP development and design of Lagos Metro Rail (Red Line).
- Advising the Consortium appointed by the Federal Ministry of Aviation as transaction advisers for PPP Development of a national Aerotropolis (Airport City).
- Advising CRCC Construction Co. Ltd., the preferred bidder of the USD100 million Ibadan Inland Dry Port PPP with the Nigeria Shippers Council.
Nigeria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co is particularly active in the PPP/PFI space and is routinely involved in a number of significant infrastructure and utilities projects in the Nigerian market. Alayo Ogunbiyi heads the team, working in finance transactions that cover a range of sectors such as transport, infrastructure, and utilities, operating alongside Ladi Taiwo and Kunle Ayansola who primarily support on project finance, with a focus on infrastructure and energy mandates.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
International Finance Company
Proparco Groupe Agence Francaise
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
International Islamic Trade Finance Corpn.
Work highlights
- Advised Debt Management Office on the NGN 250 Billion Federal Govt. of Nigeria Sovereign Sukuk 2021 to finance building of roads and infrastructure.
- Advised Presco Plc as bond sponsor on the NGN 50 Billion Multiple Series Corporate Bond.
- Advised Debt Management Office on the NGN 200 Billion Federal Govt. of Nigeria Sovereign Sukuk 2022 to finance building of roads and infrastructure.
Nigeria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co provides a full range of commercial and IP services, and is particularly active in M&A and due diligence. Ladi Taiwo leads the practice, working alongside Alayo Ogunbiyi who supplements the team with her work in finance and capital markets. Kunle Ayansola is also of note, bringing his in-house experience with the Energy Company of Nigeria to his energy sector-focussed work for the firm.Practice head(s):
Ladi Taiwo
Other key lawyers:
Alayo Ogunbiyi; Kunye Ayansola
Key clients
Southern Sun Africa
Pernix Federal Inc.
Central Electric and Utilities Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Co. Ltd. Consortium
The Procter and Gamble Co.
Presco Plc
Bureau of Public Enterprises
National Council on Privatisation
Betts India Private Ltd.
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. Hong Kong
Solar Sisters, Entrepreneur Ltd. Gte.
Lloyds Register EMEA Ltd. Gte
Siat N.V.
Work highlights
- Advising Pernix Federal, Inc. and its local subsidiaries for the USD 537 Million construction of the new U.S. Consular Office in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.
- Advising Central Electric and Utilities in the acquisition bid to acquire Olorunsogo II Power Plant and Benin Generation Co. from the Nigerian Federal Government.
- Advising Southern Sun Africa in the Sale of its majority shareholding in Ikoyi Hotel, to SS Ikoyi Holdings in a cross-border transaction.
Nigeria > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
Abdulai, Taiwo & Co is active in the PPP space for the energy sector, provides advisory services for a number of international energy companies, and has assisted in the acquisition of licenses for a number of clients. Ladi Taiwo heads the team, which has been bolstered by the promotion of Kunle Ayansola, who brings his industry experience from his secondment to the Energy Company of Nigeria plc.Practice head(s):
Ladi Taiwo
Other key lawyers:
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. in establishing the USD1.67 billion joint venture refinery with the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd.
- Advised the national Bureau of Public Enterprises on the NGN105.3 billion privatisation sales of Federal Government shares in energy generation companies.
- Advising Central Electric and Utilities and China Energy Engineering Company Ltd in the Acquisition bid for Olorunsogo II Power Plant.
Nigeria > Dispute resolution
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 |