Abdulai, Taiwo & Co has a solid track record in advising on a range of capital markets and banking and finance matters, and has expertise in assisting with collective investment schemes. The practice is jointly led by Ladi Taiwo and structured finance expert Alayo Ogunbiyi. Seyi Adebayo works on lending and securities matters, and Busola Awobona handles Islamic financing work. Kunle Ayansola and Roselyn Alalade are also singled out for their contributions.

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Key clients

  • Debt Management Office
  • Federal Govt. of Nigeria
  • African Development Bank
  • Federal Mortgage Bank
  • Stanbic IBTC Bank
  • Shelter Afrique
  • Presco Plc
  • Emzor Pharmaceuticals
  • Procter & Gamble Financial Services SARL of Luxembourg
  • Clina-Lancet Laboratories
  • UTL Trust & Security Services
  • Ibadan Inland Dry Port SPV
  • CRCC International Investments Group of Hong Kong
  • Olokun-Pisces Ltd.
  • Banarly Nigeria Ltd.
  • FGN Roads Sukuk Company 1 Plc

Work highlights

  • Advising the Debt Management Office on the financing of a Sharia-compliant bond relating to the federal government's expenditure on building roads and infrastructure.
  • Advised Presco Plc on a NGN 50 billion multiple series corporate bond.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alayo Ogunbiyi, Ladi Taiwo

Other key lawyers

Seyi Adebayo, Busola Awobona, Kunle Ayansola, Roselyn Alalade