Comparative Guide
Fintech
Nigeria
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Chika Oke, Jefferey Nwalima, Christiana Ossai & Bankole Oke
Co-led by Adeleke Alex-Adedipe and Adeniyi Duale, the corporate and commercial department at Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe is praised by clients for a ‘strong command of venture capital and corporate commercial structures’. Adedipe is well-equipped to advise clients in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing on group restructurings, M&A, and cross-border joint ventures, while Duale focuses on corporate structuring and corporate reorganisations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Compared to other firms, Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe distinguishes itself through its responsiveness, clarity in communication, and its ability to anticipate and resolve potential issues proactively.'
- 'Niyi Duale stands out for his exceptional attention to detail and his strong grasp of VC commercials, particularly how these translate into individual investments. His advice reflects a rare balance of technical precision and commercial insight, which consistently adds value to our transactions.'
- 'Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe stands out for its depth of expertise and consistently thorough approach to transactions. The team demonstrates a strong command of venture capital and corporate commercial structures, offering practical, business-minded advice that aligns seamlessly with investors’ objectives.'
Key clients
- Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited
- Halkin Investment Limited
- Alitheia IDF Fund
- QED Investors
- Regional Education Finance Fund for Africa
- BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund
- Parthian Funding SPV Limited
- Yikodeen Company Limited
- Trosk Investment DMCC
- Aruwa Capital Management
- Moneda Investment Company Limited
- 5554 Technologies Limited
Work highlights
Advised Polaris Bank Limited on the restructuring of a significant $107,500,000.00 loan facility granted to Marine Platforms Limited.
Acted as Nigerian counsel to the majority shareholder in the sale of 100% of Swipha Pharma Nigeria Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical company.
Advised Halkin Investment (BVI) Limited on the $7.7 million cross-border acquisition and financing of an aircraft from FE Aviation 174, LLC, with part of the purchase financed via a $5 million lease facility from a U.S.-based lender.
Practice head
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe; Adeniyi Duale