AELEX houses an experienced dispute resolution team that represents domestic and global clients on a diverse range of issues, including tax challenges, intellectual property, corporate restructuring. and investor-state disputes. Adedapo Tunde-Olowu SAN co-leads the practice and has experience in disputes across the aviation, banking, energy, and capital markets sectors, alongside Olanipekun Orewale, who handles energy and investment arbitrations. Ugonna Ogbuagu represents clients in employment and land disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We had the impression to deal with an overall good working team.’
- ‘Overall very good performance, especially from the partner, and good understanding of our business after a short explanation. We were looking for legal support for a case in Nigeria.'
- ‘I am overall impressed with client management by Aelex. Managing the client's expectations as regards a particular situation and delivering without overpromising is key for me in working with any law firm. Aelex surpassed the expectations, and I will happily recommend them.'
- ‘I worked with Ugonna Ogbuagu. Ugonna's ability to understand our business needs and also the applicability of the law to achieve results is impeccable. I have worked with Ugonna for close to 3 years and I must say he is an excellent Lawyer, with exceptional negotiation skills.'
Key clients
- Baker Hughes
- Brabus GmbH
- GE International Operations Nigeria Limited
- LIONPRO PTE Limited
- BANQUA APP Limited
- RwandAir Limited
- China Harbour Engineering Company Nig Ltd
- Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited
- Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (formerly SPDC)
- British American Tobacco Ltd
- Sproxil Nigeria Limited
- Rusal Group
Lawyers
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Practice head
Adedapo Tunde Olowu; Olanipekun Orewale
Other key lawyers
Ugonna Ogbuagu