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Aluko & Oyebode

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Aluko & Oyebode represents notable institutions and foreign investors in significant commercial activity such as mergers, acquisitions and transaction restructuring. The team has advised clients across a comprehensive range of sectors, including oil and gas and pharmaceuticals, and has provided regulatory and compliance advice to financial institutions. Co-head Kofo Dosekun has led several cross-border project finance transactions whilst Olubunmi Fayokun has extensive experience in capital markets transactions. Oghogho Makinde is a key part of the firm’s public-private partnership practice, having advised on various PPP arrangements. Olagoke Kuye regularly advises on project financing whilst Michael Nwanneka has made significant contributions from associate level.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I found ALN to be proactive, professional and very disciplined in their approach. Matters are explained carefully and they never fail to meet deadlines. Working with them has been a pleasant experience.’

  • ‘Oghogho Makinde - thorough, no-nonsense approach. Manages the team well. Always makes time for us.’

  • ‘The team does the important things well. It's important to find ways to keep a transaction on track and implement practical structures to mitigate probable risks. ALN does this well given the rapid macro and legal changes in Nigeria.’

  • 'The team is versatile and it's a one-stop firm for all your needs, whether it's a review of complicated contracts or advisory on an M&A transaction, you can be sure that ALN Nigeria can put you in touch with the right partner very quickly.'
  • 'They are always reachable and quality of their advice is gold.'

Key clients

  • Diageo Plc
  • Brookfield Business Partners L.P
  • Alitheia IDF Fund
  • Access Golf Nigeria Limited
  • SanlamAllianz
  • GuarantCo
  • Wema Bank Plc
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Amazon Web Services Inc.
  • Bayanat AI Plc
  • Access Pensions Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Diageo Plc as Nigerian Counsel in respect of the sale of its 58.02% equity stake in Guinness Nigeria Plc and its entry into new long-term licence and royalty agreements with Guinness.
  • Advised Access Golf Nigeria Limited in connection with its acquisition of ARM Pension Managers (PFA) Limited and the subsequent merger between Access Golf’s subsidiary, Access Pensions Limited and ARM Pensions.
  • Provided legal advisory services to Alitheia IDF Fund in connection with its equity investment of $2.3m in Chika’s Wholefoods Africa Limited.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Olubunmi Fayokun
Hall of fameAluko & Oyebode
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Michael Nwanneka
Aluko & Oyebode
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Olagoke Kuye
Aluko & Oyebode

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kofo Dosekun, Olubunmi Fayokun, Oghogho Makinde, Sumbo Akintola

Other key lawyers

Olagoke Kuye, Michael Nwanneka