With an excellent reputation for handling corporate and project finance transactions, Banwo & Ighodalo's 'responsive' team is well known for its 'in-depth expertise in the financial services sector’. The group is sought after by borrowers for advising on syndicated lending mandates, and is equally adept at assisting with banking regulatory matters. Asue Ighodalo is a highly regarded practitioner in capital markets, also a key area of instruction for the 'knowledgeable' Ayotunde Owoigbe and Isa Alade, who regularly represents clients in the fintech sector. Azeezah Muse-Sadiq is active in debt and equity securities work, and Seyi Bella has established strength in handling secured lending and corporate finance matters. Ayodele Adeyemi-Faboya brings expertise in advising on the structuring of foreign investments. Femi Olubanwo and Tosin Oyebanjo are also singled out for their contributions.
Testimonials
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‘A responsive team with in-depth expertise in the financial services sector.’
‘An in-depth understanding of their instructions, timeliness and responsiveness.'
Key clients
- African Export-Import Bank
- Access Bank Plc
Work highlights
- Acted as Nigerian counsel to Access Bank Plc in connection with debt financing provided by the U.S International Development Finance Corporation and Citibank N.A.
- Acted as Nigerian legal counsel to Everty Nigeria Limited regarding the US$46,000,000 facility advanced to the client by Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc for refinancing its existing debt.