Wolemi Esan > Olaniwun Ajayi LP > Lagos, Nigeria > Lawyer Profile
Olaniwun Ajayi LP Offices
THE ADUNOLA, PLOT L2, 401 CLOSE
BANANA ISLAND, IKOYI
LAGOS
Nigeria
- Firm Profile
- Go to...
Wolemi Esan
Work Department
Power & Infrastructure
Position
Partner
Career
Education
MBA, Durham Business School, Durham University
LL.M, University College London
BL, Nigerian Law School
LL.B, Lagos State University
Lawyer Rankings
Nigeria > Commercial, corporate and M&A
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.
Nigeria > Real estate and construction
Olaniwun Ajayi LP‘s practice is well-regarded for its expertise in transactional real estate and construction matters. Wolemi Esan is sought after for advising on infrastructure development matters, and Ibi Ogunbiyi is noted for her expertise in assisting with greenfield and brownfield projects. Abisola Odeinde and Chinenye Ajayi specialise in project finance work. Ganiyat Seriki is a key member of the group.
Nigeria > Energy and natural resources
(Leading individuals)The ‘brilliant, diverse, and very knowledgeable’ team at Olaniwun Ajayi LP handles a broad range of matters, including infrastructure project developments and M&A. Tominiyi Owolabi and Ibi Ogunbiyi are regularly instructed by government entities, while Wolemi Esan is an expert in advising on infrastructure, mining, and power assets. Damilola Salawu has expertise in advising on the acquisition and development of downstream, midstream, and upstream assets. Ganiyat Seriki is a name to note.
Nigeria > Banking, finance and capital markets
Olaniwun Ajayi LP‘s ‘highly results-oriented‘ team stands out for its broad financing capabilities, with a key focus on the oil and gas sector. The group also fields expertise in capital market transactions, regulatory matters, and restructuring issues. Tominiyi Owolabi and Folashade Oluyadi are well known for advising clients in the oil and gas sector, and Wolemi Esan is active in the power, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Yewande Senbore, Abisola Odeinde, and Ibi Ogunbiyi handle a range of transactional mandates. Folake Alabi, Chinenye Ajayi and Ogechi Onuoha are key practitioners to note. Yemisi Taiwo has left the firm.
Lawyer Rankings
- Banking, finance and capital markets Nigeria
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Nigeria
- Energy and natural resources Nigeria
- Leading individuals Nigeria > Energy and natural resources
- Real estate and construction Nigeria
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Energy and natural resources