Samuel Salako
Olajide Oyewole LLPOlajide Oyewole LLP has a strong track record in corporate restructuring, M&A, private equity, and venture capital matters, and is also noted for advising on corporate governance issues. With over two decades of experience in the arena, Samuel Salako regularly acts on corporate finance and acquisition mandates. Olufunke Fawehinmi is active in restructuring work, joint ventures, and domestic and international transactions. Bola Tinubu and Dayo Idowu are key figures in the practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'Olajide Oyewole LLP has provided legal and corporate services to our organisation with the highest level of professionalism.'
- 'The team is very knowledgeable and adept in handling commercial matters.'
- 'Timeliness and a wealth of experience.'
- 'The quality and depth of knowledge from the partners and their uncompromising approach to rigour makes the team stand out.'
- 'There is congruence in every aspect of the firm.'
- 'The people we work with have displayed a thorough understanding of relevant subject matters, offering quality advice at all times.'
- 'Olufunke Fawehinmi has been exceptional in providing the highest level of service to our organisation.'
Key clients
- Mastercard Foundation
- Palmpay Limited
- Yamaha Motor Company Limited
- The Baobab Network
- Remote Medical International
- Mitsubishi Power Europe Limited
- Chemonics International
- Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited
- Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
- General Electric
- Marriott International Inc.
- IMC Limited
- Foodco Nigeria Limited
- Rite Foods Limited
- Rex Forestry Limited
- Broll Property Services Limited
- Unilever Nigeria Plc
- Oando Plc
- Argentil Capital partners Limited
- aYo Holdings Limited
- Binance Holdings Limited
- Transsnet Financial Services Limited
- Puma Energy Limited
- Continental Broadcasting Services Limited
- DHL International Nigeria Limited
- Tecnimont Nigeria Limited
- TGS-Petrodata Offshore Services Limited
- Boulos Enterprise Limited
- Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
- Oando Plc
- The Company for Habitat and Housing in Africa (Shelter Afrique)
- Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
- Mitsubishi Power Europe Limited
- Argentil Capital Partners Limited
- Powergas Nigeria Limited
- Mobile Power Limited
- BB Energy Nigeria Limited
- First Modular Gas Systems Limited
- Lekki Concession Company
- Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Limited
- Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries
- Shell Plc
- Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
- Lagos State Government
- Future Energies Africa Ltd
- Lagata Group
- Starsight Group
Work highlights
- Advised IMC Limited on a 100% equity divestment in IMC Plantation to Oakenshields and Partners Limited.
- Advised the Baobab Network Limited on its $25,000,000 equity investment in Oval Interactive Inc.
- Advised IDP Education on the acquisition of a 100% equity stake in Intake Education Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries, valued at A$83 million.
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Bola Tinubu, Samuel Salako, Dayo Idowu, Olufunke Fawehinmi