Theophilus Emuwa
AELEXWith a solid track record in handling instructions from the oil and gas, infrastructure, and technology sectors, AELEX also acts for sizeable private equity funds as buyers and sellers. Well known for his tax expertise, practice head Theophilus Emuwa advises on corporate governance, M&A, and joint ventures. Chinyerugo Ugoji is experienced in handling share and asset acquisitions, and Onyinyechi Chima represents development finance institutions. Tiwalola Osazuwa handles foreign investment matters. Chioma Olibie has left the firm.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- CNOOC E&P Ltd
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Total Nigeria Plc
- Oppenheimer Partners Limited
- Justrite Limited
- UpGrad
- Kasada Albatross Holdings Limited
- Mastercard
- Development Partners International
- Tiger Brands Limited
- Petrobras
- SAP Africa
- KLM Line Maintenance International
- The Rise Fund Management LLC (an affiliate of TPG Global LLC)
- Lufthansa
- Shoprite Holdings
- Chevron Nigeria Limited
- Mobil Producing Nigeria Limited
- Azura Power West Africa Limited
- The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
- Mammoet
- AFEX Commodities Exchange Nigeria Limited
- Adam Smith International
- Interswitch Limited
- British Telecommunications
- Mars/Wrigley
- Dangote Oil Refining Company Limited
- Kedari Capital Limited
- Reckitt Benckiser
- De La Rue Commercial Services Limited
- Lekoil Limited
- SBM offshore
- Grand Towers Limited
- Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Chinyerugo Ugoji
AELEXNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tiwalola Osazuwa
AELEXPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Theophilus Emuwa