Praised as an ‘excellent law firm’ Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie’s real estate practice has deep experience advising corporate occupiers, investors, developers, and government on a wide range of issues. The team is led by Aniekan Ukpanah, who has experience on the financing and structuring of commercial developments and infrastructure projects, while Ekundayo Onajobi is skilled at land acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and title perfection. Aanuoluwapo Odunaike is a key associate in the team and handles commercial real estate matters, and the practice was further strengthened with the arrival of partner Godson Ogheneochuko in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is collaborative in terms of resolving issues beyond legal subjects.’
- ‘ UUBO is an excellent law firm with whom we have worked (and continue to do so) for a long period. The team is well led, efficient, and demonstrates expertise and experience in the areas needed.’
- ‘UUBO is adequately resourced with very passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated staff who are available to take client's briefs and provide sound solutions to them. The team collaborate excellently with clients and represent its clients professionally in all dealings. It should be noted that UUBO has taken data protection and security to an excellent level.’
Key clients
- Warehouse Parks Nigeria Limited
- Lafarge Africa Plc
- International Finance Corporate
- Justice 360 Limited
- 7Fifteen Capital Limited
- Ultimum Limited
- MW Global Assets Limited
- Pensions Alliance Limited
- Chapel Hill Denham Real Estate Investment Trust
- WTN Limited
Work highlights
Advised Chapel Hill Denham REIT on the acquisition of a property measuring approximately 4.772 hectares and comprising of 3 standard industrial facilities.
Advised a client in connection with the acquisition of an industrial brewery at Ala Inyima Umuode Umuakpara, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia state, Nigeria measuring approximately 7.846 hectares (the “Brewery”) and the perfection of the client’s title to the Brewery.
Advising WTN Limited on the acquisition of the property measuring approximately 2050.052 square metres at 148A, Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos. Lagos State (the “Property”).
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Aniekan Ukpanah
Other key lawyers
Ekundayo Onajobi; Godson Ogheneochuko; Aanuoluwapo Odunaike