Mr Kunle Ayansola > Abdulai, Taiwo & Co > Lagos, Nigeria > Lawyer Profile

Abdulai, Taiwo & Co
GOODWILL HOUSE
278 IKORODU ROAD
LAGOS
Nigeria
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Work Department

Energy, Projects and Infrastructure

Position

He is Partner in Projects and Infrastructure department, and the Head of the Energy practice.

Career

Admitted Nigerian Bar, 2007. Previously State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Katsina State. Joined Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. in 2008, and became partner in January, 2021.

Languages

English

Memberships

Nigeria Bar Association;

International Bar Association

Education

Adekunle Ajasin University (LL.B Hons; 2006); Certificate of the Council of Legal Education; 2007; Certified PPP Training Programs:

(i)       Jeff & O’Brien Training International: “Public Private Partnership”, 2012

(ii)      Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA): “Tolled Roads and Management: A Sustainable Approach”, 2013

Leisure

Youth Pastor: Holy Spirit Gospel & Ministries (2008 – Date)

Coordinator Brothers’ Forum: Nigeria Christian Corpers’ Fellowship, Katsina (2008)

Lawyer Rankings

Nigeria > Banking, finance and capital markets

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.

Nigeria > Shipping and transport

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.

Nigeria > Energy and natural resources

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.