Comparative Guide
Class Actions
Nigeria
Chisa Uba, Michael Akinleye, Ibitayo Reju, Ibukunoluwa Idris & Ugochi Alfred
At Dentons ACAS-Law the corporate and commercial practice advises clients in the energy, infrastructure, technology, and financial industries on a wide scope of matters. The department is under the leadership of a seasoned duo, Afolabi Caxton-Martins and Ben Unaegbunam, and Martins is skilled in M&A., as well as joint ventures, and Unaegbunam is well-versed in corporate governance. Other key members of the team include regulatory compliance expert Omolola Coker and capital markets specialist Sanford Mba.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Chappal Energies Mauritius Limited
- Norfund
- West Power & Gas Limited
- Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
- Interswitch Limited
Work highlights
Advising West Power & Gas Limited in the divestment of its 60% stake in leading Lagos based power distribution company, Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (“EKEDP”).
Advised Norfund, the Norwegian Development Finance Institution, in connection with its investment via a subscription of Series A Preferred Stock in an aggregate amount of up to $15,000,000 in OmniRetail Inc.
Advising Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited in respect of the sale of its assets comprising of real, mixed, tangible, or intangible, owned or leased, such as the fabrication yard, licenses and permits, and other relevant contract documents valued at $9,000,000,000.00 to Marconi. NG EPC Limited.
Practice head
Afolabi Caxton-Martins; Ben Unaegbunam
Other key lawyers
Omolola Coker; Sanford Mba