Ms SEYI ADEBAYO > Abdulai, Taiwo & Co > Lagos, Nigeria > Lawyer Profile

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

Work Department

Corporate/Commercial; Real Property and Construction

Position

Seyi is a Partner of ATC with 14years post qualification experience. She is a key member of the firm, responsible for governance; Real Property due diligence; and Securitization of Loans and Real Property Transactions

Career

Partner of Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. (2023 -); Senior Associate at Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. (2017 – 2023); Associate at Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. (2011 – 2016); Associate at Ayanlaja, Adesanya & Co. (2010-2011); Associate Counsel at Yusuf Ali, SAN & Co. (2009 – 2010); Professional Intern at Ministry of Justice, Ogun State (2009).

Languages

English

Memberships

Nigeria Bar Association; Section on Business Law of Nigeria Bar Association; Capital Market Solicitors.

Education

University of Ibadan (LL.B Hons, 2008); Nigerian Law School (Certificate of the Council of Legal Education, 2009).

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 > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Ladi Taiwo and Alayo Ogunbiyi co-lead Abdulai, Taiwo & Co‘s corporate team, which garners praise for its ‘vast expertise in dealing with complicated matters‘ and is regularly instructed in domestic and international M&A mandates. Seyi Adebayo is a key contact for corporate regulatory matters, and Roselyn Alalade is active in the M&A space.

Nigeria > Real estate and construction

Abdulai, Taiwo & Co’s broad real estate and construction offering includes advising on construction, development, leasing, investment, and transactional matters. PPP work is another core area of instruction for the group. The practice is jointly led by Seyi Adebayo and Samuel Ibrahim, who handle real estate securitisation and property litigation respectively. Alayo Ogunbiyi is highly regarded for her expertise in project finance.