With a solid track record in handling instructions from the oil and gas, infrastructure, and technology sectors, AELEX also acts for sizeable private equity funds as buyers and sellers. Well known for his tax expertise, practice head Theophilus Emuwa advises on corporate governance, M&A, and joint ventures. Chinyerugo Ugoji is experienced in handling share and asset acquisitions, and Onyinyechi Chima represents development finance institutions. Tiwalola Osazuwa handles foreign investment matters. Chioma Olibie  has left the firm.

At ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode, the team has an excellent reputation for advising large corporations and foreign investors on commercial matters, and is well versed in handling oil and gas, insurance, and project finance matters. Kofo Dosekun brings experience in advising on foreign investment as well as project finance and transaction restructuring, while Olubunmi Fayokun handles energy and natural resources transactions. Olagoke Kuye and Michael Nwanneka are well versed in corporate governance matters. Oghogho Makinde and TMT expert Sumbo Akintola are also singled out for their contributions.

Banwo & Ighodalo‘s practice has a solid track record in acting for clients in the banking and financial services, education, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. Asue Ighodalo and Ayotunde Owoigbe have extensive experience in transactional matters, and Femi Olubanwo and Isa Alade count corporate and project finance as key areas of strength. Toyin Bashir is adept at handling company formation and restructuring matters, while Azeezah Muse-Sadiq is well versed in advising on transactions in the banking space. Ayodele Adeyemi-Faboya represents development finance institutions and private equity firms, and Seyi Bella assists international banks and financial institutions with corporate and commercial work. Olumide Osundolire fields expertise in foreign investment matters.

Led by corporate finance and private equity expert Segun Omoregie, G. Elias & Co's corporate team is active in the aviation, healthcare, oil and gas and infrastructure sectors. The group's workload includes M&A, foreign investment, tax issues, corporate restructurings and private equity matters. Fidelis Adewole is well versed in handling tax and restructuring matters in the corporate space, and Gbolahan Elias is highly regarded for his solid track record in advising on large-scale corporate transactions and M&A deals.

The ‘responsive and easily accessible' team at Olaniwun Ajayi LP has a particularly strong offering in corporate restructurings. The practice is jointly led by Olayimika Phillips, Jonathan Aluju, and M&A expert Anu Balogun. Wolemi Esan brings expertise in corporate finance, and Olaniran Osotuyi is well versed in advising on regulatory issues. Other notable lawyers with experience in the corporate and commercial space are Comfort Agboola and Oluwaseyi Alao, who are very experienced in handling private equity matters.

Templars is highly regarded for its strength in M&A, and regularly represents clients in the financial services, fast-moving consumer goods and oil and gas sectors. Chike Obianwu has strong capabilities in financing matters, and Olumide Akpata advises local and international corporations on corporate compliance, governance, and restructuring issues. Ijeoma Uju advises multinational clients on foreign investment matters. Inam Wilson and Obianuju Ifebunandu are also singled out for their contributions.

The corporate practice at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie has an excellent reputation for its strength in private equity, and is also well regarded for its expertise in advising on acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructuring, and joint ventures. Daniel Agbor is well known for his experience in corporate transactional work, Jumoke Lambo specializes in foreign investment, and Folake Elias-Adebowale is experienced in advising on disposals and joint ventures. Other notable lawyers with experience in the corporate and commercial space are Yinka Edu and Ozofu Ogiemudia.

With an excellent track record in handling joint ventures for clients in a broad range of sectors, Bloomfield LP's practice is equally strong in handling corporate restructurings and transactional matters; Adedoyin Afun and Adebisi Lamidi have solid expertise in these areas. Ayodele Oni is active in the oil and gas and power sectors, and advises international clients on their entry into the Nigerian market. Ebele Folorunsho focuses on foreign investment and private equity matters.

Dentons ACAS-Law's practice counts corporate finance and commercial transactions as key areas of strength, and the client roster includes government entities and domestic and foreign investors. Sola Adepetun has extensive knowledge of corporate structurings and restructurings, as well as M&A, and is often active in the oil and gas sector. Felicia Kemi Segun and Taiwo Afonja are sought after for their expertise in handling acquisitions, joint ventures, and disposals in the energy sector, and Sanford Mba advises borrowers and lenders on facility agreements. Afolabi Caxton-Martins handles cross-border corporate finance transactions and private M&A. Olujimi Bucknor is a key contact for foreign investors, and is particularly noted for his expertise in real estate transactions. Ben Unaegbunam is a key name to note.

Ladi Taiwo and Alayo Ogunbiyi co-lead Abdulai, Taiwo & Co's corporate team, which garners praise for its 'vast expertise in dealing with complicated matters' and is regularly instructed in domestic and international M&A mandates. Seyi Adebayo is a key contact for corporate regulatory matters, and Roselyn Alalade is active in the M&A space.

DealHQ Partners’ expertise includes corporate restructuring and M&A matters. Tosin Ajose fields experience in handling a broad range of transactions for clients in the real estate and construction, financial, and technology sectors. Izuchukwu Ubadinma is well versed in advising on private equity work. Tolulope Egbochue is a notable lawyer.

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe is active in the construction, healthcare, oil and gas, renewables, and transport sectors. Adeleke Alex-Adedipe fields experience in M&A, and Sodeek Oluwatobi Oyedeji has extensive knowledge of tax and venture capital matters. Adeniyi Duale handles disposals, equity and debt matters, and private equity work. Oluwaseye Ayinla is a key name in the group.

The team at Jackson, Etti & Edu has notable strength in M&A, finance and private equity, and is regularly instructed by prominent corporations and government entities. Taiwo Adeshina is an expert in oil and gas matters, commercial agreements, PPP transactions, and project finance. Adekunle Soyibo advises on private equity and M&A matters in the banking, insurance, and manufacturing sectors, and Folasade Olusanya acts for developers and development finance institutions. Benjamin Amans and Richmond Idaeho are key names to note.

Olajide Oyewole LLP has a strong track record in corporate restructuring, M&A, private equity, and venture capital matters, and is also noted for advising on corporate governance issues. With over two decades of experience in the arena, Samuel Salako regularly acts on corporate finance and acquisition mandates. Olufunke Fawehinmi is active in restructuring work, joint ventures, and domestic and international transactions. Bola Tinubu and Dayo Idowu are key figures in the practice.

The ‘responsive and proactive’ team at The New Practice (TNP) advises clients on a broad spectrum of transactional matters. Baba Alokolaro stands out as 'a consummate professional’; Bukola Bankole’s practice includes corporate finance, M&A and private equity work. Sam Esuga brings experience in project finance and tax issues.