Aluko & Oyebode, boasting the ‘crème-de-la-crème of dispute resolution lawyers in Nigeria,’ represents clients in disputes across Nigeria’s largest industries such as oil and gas and banking. The team is experienced in counselling both multi-national and local corporations before all levels of Nigerian courts, often the Federal High Court, and in international arbitration. Beyond activity in Nigeria’s most significant sectors, the firm is also knowledgeable of copyright infringement cases and is well-positioned to assist clients on these issues. The ‘highly respected’ Babatunde Fagbohunlu, SAN leads the team and focuses his practice on oil and gas, construction and banking cases whilst Mark Mordi, SAN provides an intellectual property specialism. Managing partner Joke Aliu is head of the firm's Abuja branch.

G. Elias & Co, representing a range of notable, multinational clients, has an experienced team of dispute resolution lawyers. Led by two Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Gbolahan Elias, SAN and Fred Onuobia, SAN, the team has experience handling matters across various forums, economic sectors and practice areas, and has acted on significant international arbitrations such as Sunrise vs Federal Government of Nigeria before the International Chamber of Commerce. The practice is adept in representing major international corporations, such as WhatsApp and Meta, in white-collar crime proceedings before the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Fidelis Adewole and Stephen Arubike focus their practice on tax claims. Abubakar Anafi is a key member of the team.

Olaniwun Ajayi LP represents both public and private sector clients in disputes spanning a range of industries. Acting as go-to counsel for a significant multi-national corporation, the team have extensive experience acting in oil and gas-related litigation, as well as handling arbitration hearings before the International Chamber of Commerce. Olabisi Makanjuola has particular expertise in disputes involving banks and financial institutions, having regularly appeared before Nigerian courts on issues relating to corporate structuring, capital market regulation and white-collar crime. Echefu Ukattah specialises in maritime issues, acting for corporations and government agencies. Oluseye Opasanya and Michael Amadi are key team members,.

Templars‘ ‘proactive and experienced’ dispute resolution team has been involved in significant cases in the Nigerian oil and gas sector. The team has represented local and international investors against private corporations and public bodies, including the Federal Government of Nigeria. Beyond notable activity in the energy sector, the team is experienced in handling disputes relating to shipping, telecoms and real estate. The experienced Adewale Atake, SAN leads the team and is supported by two other Senior Advocates of Nigeria: Godwin Omoaka, SAN and Inam Wilson, SAN, as well as the talented associate, Stanley U. Nweke-Eze.

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie‘s dispute resolution team, which is ‘very knowledgeable with a strong attention to detail’, regularly counsels clients operating across the prominent sectors of Nigeria’s economy. Experienced in acting before the Nigerian High and Supreme Court, the team boast notable clients, based both in Nigeria and globally, across a range of industries including technology, shipping and energy. Uzoma Azikiwe, SAN leads the team and has been described as ‘very knowledgeable and reliable.’ Festus Onyia is recognised for his ability as an arbitrator whilst Olamide Aleshinloye provides support across various matters. Mesuabari Mene-Josiah and Shakirudeen Mosobalaje are important associates in the team.

AELEX represent a variety of national and multi-national clients in conventional litigation and arbitration proceedings. The team is well-positioned to provide counsel on issues relating to a range of industries and sectors, with experience in contentious defamation, intellectual property and labour and employment matters. Adedapo Tunde-Olowu, SAN, leads the team’s arbitration and corporate litigation branch and advises international clients on legal issues relating to foreign investment and insurance disputes. Olanipekun Orewale leads the insolvency practice of the firm. Ugonna Ogbuagu routinely advises and represents large multinational oil and gas companies in tax disputes.

Banwo & Ighodalo‘s dispute resolution team employ their ‘deep industry knowledge, combined with a nuanced understanding of regulatory and commercial issues’ to litigate for local and international corporates across industries such as consumer products, telecommunications, energy and financial services. Team head Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN has been described as ‘one of the most respected practitioners in the field’ due to her ‘strategic approach to complex matters and her uncanny ability to anticipate potential challenges.’ Akeredolu leads the team alongside Chinedum Umeche, a ‘very experienced litigator,’ who is notably involved in the majority of the team’s major cases, demonstrating adaptability across a range of sectors. Sixtus Iwuoha is a strong associate.

Jackson, Etti & Edu‘s dispute resolution practice handles a breadth of contentious mandates across multiple industries, including high value and cross-jurisdictional work. Building on expertise in Nigeria’s most significant economic sectors such as oil and gas and financial services, the practice has represented clients in disputes relating to a diverse array of issues including pharmaceuticals, media and tobacco. Obafemi Agaba leads the team and has a recognised specialism in IP and technology issues, whilst Asamah Kadiri, SAN is thoroughly skilled in ADR methods such as arbitration. Toyosi Odunmbaku is a recommended lawyer.

DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria (Olajide Oyewole LLP), leveraging its international network, regularly counsels clients in cross-border disputes. With vast knowledge spanning a range of areas, the team is well positioned to advise on a breadth of contentious issues. The firm has been active in conventional sectors of the Nigerian economy, such as oil and gas, but also has strong knowledge of the digital media and entertainment industry from an intellectual property viewpoint. Muyiwa Ogungbenro leads the team alongside Tunde Oyewole.

Dentons ACAS-Law has extensive experience in handling contractual and employment disputes arising from a broad array of commercial transactions involving oil and gas, taxation, finance and statutory interpretation. Funke Agbor, SAN is a co-head of the team alongside Michael Akinleye who has regularly conducted trials and appeals before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Agbor has been praised for her ‘unquestionable competence in managing commercial disputes in a tricky legal market.’ Chisa Uba‘s expertise in maritime law ensures she is well-positioned to handle shipping disputes.

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe is active in conventional litigation and ADR methods such as arbitration across a scope of commercial sectors. Having acted for clients on some notable recent disputes relating to the oil and gas industry, the practice can provide experienced counsel in Nigeria’s traditional economic sectors, as well as offer services in innovative industries such as FinTech and data protection. Soibi Ovia is a ‘remarkable professional who stands out as an exceptional litigator’ and acts as the main point of contact for all of the firm’s clients.

SPA Ajibade & Co‘s dispute resolution team demonstrates ‘commitment, flair and focus’ to counsel local and international corporations in both conventional litigation and international arbitration. The practice handles disputes across a range of industries, including oil and gas and construction, with notable recent activity in the manufacturing sector. Babatunde Ajibade, SAN possesses substantial expertise in various aspects of commercial litigation and international arbitration. Kolawole Mayomi is known for his expertise in handling complex issues arising from construction and infrastructure projects. Peter Olalere supports in Lagos whilst Bolaji Gabari and Magnus Ejelonu lead in Abuja and Ibadan respectively.

Pinheiro LP represents clients across a comprehensive scope of disputes. Supporting both public bodies and private corporations, the practice has had recent activity in sectors such as aviation, debt recovery, oil and gas and hospitality. Oluwakemi Pinheiro, SAN, Chukwudi Enebeli, SAN and Adebowale Kamoru are the team’s co-heads.

The Trusted Advisors‘ dispute resolution department acts for a broad spectrum of clients including Nigerian conglomerates, international corporations and high-net-worth individuals. Whilst the team offers a range of services such as handling contractual disputes, negotiation and ADR proceedings, their practice focuses on property and debt recovery. Godwin Etim regularly represents clients before the High Court.