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AELEX has a solid track record of facilitating mergers and acquisitions for both domestic and international clients, as well as offering 'a good understanding of the private equity industry.' The team acts both on the buy and sell side of private equity transactions, and has been active across a breadth of industry sectors including oil and gas, telecoms and consumer goods. Theophilus Emuwa heads the team and regularly advises on corporate structures and mergers and acquisitions. Chinyerugo Ugoji supports Emuwa on many of these projects, as well as contributing to work for private equity firms and in the capital markets. Tiwalola Osazuwa is a key member of the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm has good commercial acumen which reflects in its approach to instructions.’

  • ‘Practical, prompt and user-friendly advice, with a good understanding of joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.’

  • ‘We worked with AELEX on an M&A transaction. The team was very responsive, was able to deliver within tight timelines and the quality of work was very good.’

  • ‘The team is very knowledgeable and has a good understanding of the private equity industry.’

  • ‘Exceptionally bright, maintains a keen listening ear and adapts to situations quickly.’

  • 'The firm has good commercial acumen which reflects in its approach to instructions.'
  • 'AELEX has a fantastic commercial and corporate practice. This is why they always come in highly recommended for companies who are looking for outside counsel retainership.'
  • 'Tiwalola Osazuwa consistently demonstrates exceptional expertise in commercial and corporate law, making her an invaluable asset to our legal team.'

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
  • Prime Oil and Gas
  • SAP Africa
  • KLM Line Maintenance International
  • The Rise Fund Management LLC
  • Lufthansa
  • Shoprite Holdings Limited
  • 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
  • Callphone Limited
  • Celebrations
  • Options
  • Mabon Limited
  • China Harbour Engineering Company Limited
  • Dangote Rice Limited
  • Logitech International S.A.
  • Omnia Della Toffola S.p.A.
  • Guinness Nigeria Limited
  • CHI
  • Eva Pharma
  • Electech Holding B.V

Work highlights

  • Advised Oppenheimer Partners in relation to the acquisition of an additional 37.5% equity stake in GZ Industries, bringing its total shareholding to 100%.
  • Advised Shoprite Holdings Limited on the acquisition of 60.94% of each of the shares in Resilient Africa Proprietary Limited and Resilient Africa Proprietary Limited.
  • Advising Dangote Rice Limited on its merger with Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Nascon Allied Industries Plc and Dangote Rice Limited.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Theophilus Emuwa
AELEX
Chinyerugo Ugoji
AELEX
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tiwalola Osazuwa
AELEX

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Theophilus Emuwa

Other key lawyers

Chinyerugo Ugoji, Tiwalola Osazuwa