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 advise a number of high-profile Nigerian clients on the full sweep of legal work, with notable matters in the public and energy sectors. The team is headed by Abutu Odu who supplements his advice on the full-range of real estate matters with experience in disputes. Solape Peters brings her experience in finance and projects to a number of complex infrastructure matters.Practice head(s):
Abutu Odu; Solape Peters
Key clients
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
First World Communities Limited
Cappa and D’Alberto Limited
Anxin Industrial Technology Nigeria Limited
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority
Argentil Capital Partners
DHL Express Nigeria Limited
Broll Property Services Limited
NNPC Limited
Igbobi Development Company Limited
Foodco Nigeria Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited on the capacity recovery and expansion of its units at Kainji, Niger State.
- Advising Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority on the development of two mass transit light rail metro lines being constructed by the Lagos State Government.
- Acted as the borrower’s counsel for a debt and equity investment in the development, operation and maintenance of a gas processing plant.
Nigeria > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Olajide Oyewole LLP provides a strong offering in white-collar crime, and it is well-placed to service clients in cross-border disputes due to its status as a member of DLA Piper Africa. The team has experience in a range of sectors, such as engineering, telecoms, accountancy, tax, and corporate finance. Practice head Muyiwa Ogungbenro specialises in cross-border commercial litigation, and shareholder disputes.Practice head(s):
Muyiwa Ogungbenro
Other key lawyers:
Tunde Oyewole
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 (Nig.) Limited
BB Energy Group
Arcadia Energy (Suisse) SA
Sapio Utilities Limited
Tobi Osinowo
BB Energy Trading Ltd
Mainstream Energy Solutions
Work highlights
- Representing Samsung Heavy Industries entities in US$300 million shareholder dispute with LADOL, US$10 million lease dispute with Nigerian Ports Authority, and US$90 million contractual claim by Alcamo Ltd.
- Representing Tata entities in arbitration over US$ 2.5 million asset sale dispute with Creditcorp, and white-collar crime investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
- Representing Rite Foods in two passing off claim and counterclaims of about US$5 million by and against Monster Energy, Nigerian Bottling Company, and Nigeria Coca-Cola.
Nigeria > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Olajide Oyewole LLP advises clients on the financing of some of a number of notable energy and infrastructure projects in Nigeria, many of the mandates having a central cross-border element. Practice head Dayo Idowo has a strong focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors, and brings his industry experience as an investment banker to the practice.Practice head(s):
Dayo Idowu
Testimonials
‘We have worked with the firm on various cross-border transactions and the firm is excellent at simplifying complex transactions without creating legal risk. Our impression of the team is that they are very approachable and are commercially minded. This has made it easy to work with them as counsel on various transactions.’
‘The primary lawyer we have dealt with is Dayo Idowu. Working with Dayo has helped in ensuring a seamless conclusion of the transactions, primarily as he is commercially focused and always strives to a find a mutually acceptable solution where legal issues arise.’
Key clients
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
Oando Plc.
Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
SHI-MCI Free Zone Enterprise
Nigerian National Petroleum Company
Shelter Afrique
Lagos State Government
Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Limited
Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries
Lekki Concession Company
Mobile Power Limited
Argentil Development Company Limited
First Modular Gas Limited Systems Limited
Argentil Capital Partners Limited
BB Energy Nigeria Limited
Quest Electricity Nigeria Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as the borrower’s counsel for a debt and equity investment in the development, operation and maintenance of a gas processing plant.
- Advised Quest Electricity Nigeria Limited in respect of the acquisition of 60% shareholding in Yola Electricity Distribution Plc for N19,000,000,000.
- Advised FINNFUND and Norfund in respect of a USD 20 million financing for a renewable energy project in Nigeria.
Nigeria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Olajide Oyewole LLP uses its membership of DLA Piper to leverage the firm’s global resources, providing a strong offering for cross-border transactions. The team advises notable multinational clients in their Nigerian operations, while also working on niche and emerging domestic markets. Practice head Bola Tinubu specialises in corporate governance, restructuring, and acquisitions, while Samuel Salako bolsters his corporate expertise with experience in the financial services sector.Practice head(s):
Bola Tinubu
Other key lawyers:
Dayo Idowu; Samuel Salako
Key clients
Pfizer Specialties Limited
Yamaha Motor Company Limited
Mavin Records Limited
The Baobab Network
TempoHousing Nigeria Limited
Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
General Electric (GE)
Union Bank Plc.
IMC Plantation Limited
Growthpoint Investec African Property Management Limited
Helios Investment Partner
Broll Property Services Limited
Unilever Nigeria Plc.
Oando Plc
National Basketball Association
Argentil Capital Partners Limited
aYo Holdings Limited
Binance Holdings Limited
Transsnet Financial Services Limited
UPDC Plc
Puma Energy Limited
Continental Broadcasting Services Limited
DHL International Nigeria Limited
So Fresh Neighbourhood Market Limited
Tecnimont Nigeria Limited
TGS-Petrodata Offshore Services Limited
St. Fitzgerald Investment Limited
Boulos Enterprises Limited
Cappa & D’alberto Limited
Shelter Afrique
BB Energy
Oando Plc.
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as the lead counsel to the sellers for the sale of Lagos Preparatory Secondary School via the sale of shares and controlling interests.
- Acted as Nigerian legal advisers to the Buyer for the 100% share acquisition of AR Packaging Group AB.
- Advised the Quest Electricity Nigeria Limited (buyer) in respect of the acquisition of 60% shareholding in Yola Electricity Distribution Plc for N19,000,000,000.
Nigeria > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
Olajide Oyewole LLP leverages the global resources of DLA Piper to provide its clients with a particularly strong offering in energy transactions with a cross-border component. Dayo Idowo leads the team, employing his industry experience in investment banking to provide advice for finance work in the energy space, with a specialisation in project finance.Practice head(s):
Dayo Idowu
Key clients
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
Oando Plc.
Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
SHI-MCI Free Zone Enterprise
Nigerian National Petroleum Company
Shelter Afrique
Lagos State Government
Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Limited
Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries
Lekki Concession Company
Mobile Power Limited
Argentil Development Company Limited
First Modular Gas Limited Systems Limited
Argentil Capital Partners Limited
BB Energy Nigeria Limited
Quest Electricity Nigeria Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the Quest Electricity Nigeria Limited in respect of the acquisition of 60% shareholding in Yola Electricity Distribution Plc for N19,000,000,000.
- Acted as the Borrower’s counsel for a multi-billion Naira investment in the development, operation and maintenance of a gas processing plant in Nigeria.
- Advised Samsung Heavy Industries Limited in respect of the resolution of several disputes involving a co- shareholder in the client’s Nigerian subsidiary.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Dayo Idowu | Dayo is a Partner and Head of the Finance & Projects practice… | View Profile |
 | Abutu Odu | Partner | View Profile |
 | Muyiwa Ogungbenro | Partner | View Profile |
 | Solape Peters | Partner | View Profile |
 | Samuel Salako | Partner | View Profile |
 | Ismaila Shaib Usman | Senior Associate | View Profile |
 | Bola Tinubu | Partner | View Profile |
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