The corporate practice at DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria (Olajide Oyewole LLP) has deep expertise in cross-border M&A, corporate reorganisations, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. A trio of partners leads the practice, Bola Tinubu, Samuel Salako, and Dayo Idowu, and Salako has experience advising multinational corporates, investors, and private equity firms on M&A, while Idowu handles regulatory compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team combines strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of the Nigerian business environment.'
- ‘I work extensively with Samuel Salako, whose depth of knowledge, clarity of thought, and practical approach make him an invaluable advisor.'
- ‘The team has demonstrated strong professionalism and depth of expertise in providing company secretarial and corporate advisory support.'
- ‘The individuals we work with are highly professional, responsive, and dependable. They demonstrate a strong grasp of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and practical business considerations, which enables them to provide well-balanced and insightful advice.'
- ‘Their international outlook and ability to negotiate agreements has been key.'
- ‘The team has deep knowledge in niche areas such as regulatory compliance, employment, and corporate governance. The emphasis on responsiveness, transparency, and long-term partnership with our company rather than transactional relationships.'
- ‘The team is quite responsive to clients. They treat businesses like partners as they help navigate complex corporate transactions.’
Key clients
- Berger Paints Nigeria Plc
- Marriott International Inc
- Mavin Records Limited
- The Baobab Network
- Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited
- Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
- General Electric
- Union Bank Plc.
- IMC Plantation Limited
- Broll Property Services Limited
- Unilever Nigeria Plc
- Oando Plc
- Argentil Capital Partners Limited
- aYo Holdings Limited
- Puma Energy Limited
- Continental Broadcasting Services Limited
- DHL International Nigeria Limited
- Tecnimont Nigeria Limited
- TGS-Petrodata Offshore Services Limited
- Boulos Enterprises Limited
Work highlights
Acted as the lead Nigerian Counsel to Nampak International on the acquisition of 100% shares of Nampak Bevcan Nigeria Limited, the second largest aluminium can manufacture company in Nigeria.
Advised Lango Real Estate Limited in relation to the acquisition of Ikeja City Mall from Hyprop Mauritius and AIH Mauritius.
Advised Oando Energy Resources Inc and Oando Petroleum and Natural Gas Limited in connection with the landmark acquisition of 100% of the shares in Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (“NAOC”), and its 20% participating interest in the NEPL/NAOC/OOL joint venture.
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Practice head
Bola Tinubu; Samuel Salako; Dayo Idowu