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,.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘The partners at the firm are accessible, open-minded, driven and able to meet agreed timelines.’

  • ‘They are well grounded in commercial and corporate dispute resolution. They understand client's businesses in a way that they can effectively represent and successfully defend the client.

  • ‘Echefu Ukattah is pragmatic and provides business solutions. He is quick-witted and can easily direct a client to a customised solution to an issue.'

  • ‘The firm's attention towards delivering a world class service is second to none’

  • ‘Their diligent application of the client's interest stands out.'

  • 'The OALP team delivers tailor-made and professional services. This has remained constant over the years.'

Clients clés

  • The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
  • TAV Airports Holding Company
  • Abbott Laboratories Inc
  • BGP/CNPC International Nigeria Limited
  • Salvic Petroleum Resources Limited
  • Kano Electricity Distribution Company Plc
  • First City Monument Bank
  • Atlas Mara Limited
  • Leadway Holdings Ltd

Points forts

  • Representing the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd in an oil spill negligence claim, where plaintiffs are seeking a total of ₦3.1tn.
  • Representing First City Monument Bank in an appeal against a Court of Appeal ruling that partially upheld a ruling by the Lagos State High Court before the Supreme Court of Nigeria against Zumax Nigeria Limited.
  • Representing Salvic Petroleum Resources Limited in an action filed against Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited for failure to pay monies due under a settlement agreement.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Oluseye Opasanya, SAN

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Echefu Ukattah

Responsable de la pratique

Olabisi Makanjuola; Echefu Ukattah; Michael Amadi

Autres avocats clés

Oluseye Opasanya