The corporate practice at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie has an excellent reputation for its strength in private equity, and is also well regarded for its expertise in advising on acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructuring, and joint ventures. Daniel Agbor is well known for his experience in corporate transactional work, Jumoke Lambo specializes in foreign investment, and Folake Elias-Adebowale is experienced in advising on disposals and joint ventures. Other notable lawyers with experience in the corporate and commercial space are Yinka Edu and Ozofu Ogiemudia.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie is very professional and is able to guide clients through complex transactions.’
  • ‘Ozofu Ogiemudia stands out as one of the brightest lawyers I have ever worked with. It's always a pleasure to work with her and her team.'

Key clients

  • Actis West Africa Real Estate Investment Fund LP
  • Tiger Brands Limited
  • African Capital Alliance
  • BioNTech SE
  • B Capital Global Growth Fund III L.P
  • GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria PLC
  • Capricorn Digital Limited
  • Union Global Partners Limited
  • SB Investment Advisers (UK) Limited
  • Aruwa Capital Management
  • Phatisa Food Fund 2
  • OMH Optimum Maritime Holdings Ltd/Advokatfirmaet Wiersholm AS
  • Seplat Energy Plc

Work highlights

  • Advising Seplat Energy Plc on the Nigerian law aspects of the client's proposed acquisition of a 100% stake in two holding companies.
  • Advised OSM and Thome Group on their $33,750,000 global business combination, resulting in the creation of OSM Thome Ship Management.
  • Advised BioNTech SE on the acquisition of global technology company Instadeep.  

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Agbor, Jumoke Lambo, Folake Elias-Adebowale, Yinka Edu, Ozofu Ogiemudia

Other key lawyers

Tobechi Nwokocha, Aanuoluwapo Odunaike, Joseph Eimunjeze, Damilola Adedoyin, Itorobong Udom