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The ‘proactive and knowledgeable’ team at AELEX counsels clients on a breadth of banking, finance and capital market-related transactions under Nigerian jurisdiction. The firm advises on diverse financial transactions, including credit arrangements, securities, public offerings, investment funds, Islamic finance, and project finance. Regularly, the practice provides support to lenders investing in the oil and gas sector. Team leader Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN advises global clients on direct and portfolio investments in Nigeria. The ’very knowledgeable’ Sina Sipasi is a key team member.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘AELEX is a solid legal practice in Nigeria with good expertise in the energy and resources sectors.’

  • ‘Sina Sipasi is very knowledgeable in the energy sector and a good person to call to get a clear and efficient answer from if you have a question in these fields in Nigeria.’

  • ‘The AELEX team comprises seasoned attorneys who are experts in their respective fields. They bring a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of local laws, ensuring that we receive the best possible advice and representation. They are pragmatic and always available and also offer competitive prices.’

  • ‘The team is well-balanced, quick to respond and adhere to deadlines. In a field like law, communication is at the centre of all that we do and AELEX is excellent at this, along with offering a wide range of expertise related to different aspects of law. The team produces high quality work.’

  • ‘The team's strengths lie in their specialised expertise in banking, finance, and capital markets. The team collaborates on cross-border transactions and provides a quick turnaround time.’

  • ‘The team works efficiently.’

  • ‘Very responsive and technically strong.'

  • 'Both partners and associates are proactive and knowledgeable.'

Key clients

  • EMTS
  • Keystone Bank
  • Nigerian Stock Exchange
  • Securities Solutions Limited
  • Emerging Markets Payment West Africa Limited
  • PayU Payments Nigeria Limited
  • Sentinel Exploration & Production Company Ltd
  • Vitol SA
  • African Development Bank
  • Debevoise Plimpton
  • Cedar Consortium
  • Ecobank Nigeria Limited
  • FBN Capital Limited
  • Dangote Cement Plc
  • AFEX Commodities Exchange
  • Callphone Limited
  • Clickatell Nigeria Limited
  • Grand Towers PLC
  • AFEX Investment Limited
  • Sproutpay Limited
  • Piggytech Global Limited
  • Eagle Global Markets
  • CSL Stockbrokers Limited
  • International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
  • CSL Pay Limited
  • The Shecluded Company Limited
  • Abeg Technologies Limited
  • Money Africa
  • Luno Fintech Nigeria Limited

Work highlights

  • Advising a syndicate of lenders comprising local commercial banks and a multi-national export credit agency in connection with a proposed $207m financing of the development of a modular hydroskimming refinery with a production capacity of 12,000 barrels per day in Nigeria.
  • Advising a syndicate of foreign lenders on proposed financing of up to $100m to a foreign energy company for the acquisition of 49% interest in an oil field.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Sina Sipasi
AELEX
Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN
AELEX

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN

Other key lawyers

Sina Sipasi