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.
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Témoignages
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- 'Professionalism and very ethical.'
- 'Muyiwa Ogungbenro is very professional, thoughtful and hands-on.'
Clients clés
- Mastercard Foundation
- Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
- SHI-MCI FZE
- DHL International Nigeria Limited
- Tecnimont SpA
- Tata Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited
- Future Energies Africa Ltd
- Rite Foods Ltd
- Menzies Aviation (PTY) Ltd
- Palmpay Limited
Points forts
- Represented Kano Electricity Distribution Company in the biggest electricity tariff dispute in 2024.
- Represented Tecnimont in a host community dispute arising from the execution of a $1.5bn contract by the Federal Government of Nigeria awarded for the refurbishment of the Port Harcourt refineries in Rivers State, Nigeria.
- Representing a leading digital media distributor in a judicial review application by Isale-Eko communities in Lagos State, which allege that the film "Gangs of Lagos" released on the digital media distributor’s platform in 2023 is against public decency.
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.
Responsable de la pratique
Muyiwa Ogungbenro; Tunde Oyewole