AELEX’s wide-ranging commercial, corporate, and M&A practice advises clients across various sectors, including infrastructure, education, technology, energy, and media, on a wide array of issues. At the helm of the practice, Theophilus Emuwa has longstanding experience advising in corporate governance, as well as M&A. Chinyerugo Ugoji focuses his practice on share and asset acquisitions and corporate reorganisations, while Tiwalola Osazuwa is also a key member of the team with experience in joint ventures and franchising arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes AELEX’s practice unique is their exceptional ability to blend profound legal expertise with a deep-seated commercial pragmatism. The firm effectively moves beyond theoretical legal advice to provide genuinely strategic, business-focused solutions.'
- 'AELEX stands out for its agility and client-centricity. While many firms have the requisite legal knowledge, AELEX operates with a level of responsiveness and a collaborative spirit that makes them feel like an extension of our in-house team.'
- ‘The quality of the individuals at AELEX is, without question, what sets the firm apart. We had the privilege of working primarily with Chinyerugo Ugoji on our recent engagement, and his oversight was exemplary. Chinyerugo stands out because he possesses a rare combination of gravitas and accessibility.'
- ‘The team is very easy to work with, and their work is top quality. We have worked on projects that have very tight timelines, and the team has always delivered high-quality work within the tight timelines. ’
- ‘The individuals we worked with were very pleasant to work with.'
Key clients
- Air Liquide Afrique SAS
- Impact Investors Foundation
- Shoprite Holdings Limited
- Omnia Della Toffola SpA
- Azura Power West Africa Limited
- Zeppelin GmBH
- LogiTech International SA
- Babban Gona Farmer Services
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Glovo Nigeria
Work highlights
Advised Air Liquide Afrique S.A.S in connection with the divestment of its entire 87.31% stake in its Nigerian subsidiary, Air Liquide Nigeria PLC, to Oak Heirs Limited.
Advised Shoprite Holdings Limited in connection with the Nigerian-law aspects of its acquisition of 60.94% each of the shares in Resilient Africa Proprietary Limited and Resilient Africa Proprietary Limited.
Advised Omnia Della Toffola S.p.A on the corporate reorganisation of Sacmi Nigeria, following Omnia’s acquisition of the 100% of Sacmi Beverage S.p.A from Sacmi Imola S.C.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Theophilius Emuwa
Other key lawyers
Chinyerugo Ugoji; Tiwalola Osazuwa