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  • Banwo & Ighodalo Wins
    Nigeria Law Firm of the Year Award
    at the Chambers Africa Awards 2022

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    Banwo & Ighodalo Wins  Nigeria Law Firm of the Year Award  at the Chambers Africa Awards 2022
  • “The firm is acknowledged as an
    institutional heavy weight in areas ranging
    from project and development finance to M&A
    and intellectual property.”

    - Chambers and Partners 2022

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    “The firm is acknowledged as an  institutional heavy weight in areas ranging  from project and development finance to M&A and intellectual property.”
 - Chambers and Partners 2022
  • "The only firm with the highest number
    of tier 1 rankings in nigeria"

    - the Legal 500 EMEA

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    COVID-19 and Commercial Transactions:
    Some Emerging Legal Issues

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COVID-19 and Commercial Transactions: Some Emerging Legal Issues
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  • "One of Nigeria’s most established law firms.”

    - Chambers and Partners 2022

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  • “the level of professionalism
    is just unprecedented”

    - Chambers and Partners 2020

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    “the level of professionalism is just unprecedented”  - Chambers and Partners 2020
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      • Highly regarded group that possesses considerable expertise in capital markets and loan transactions.”

      • Well known for advising a number of major commercial banks and domestic financial institutions, as well as working with multinational companies investing in Nigeria.”

      • Possesses extensive experience structuring financial transactions and advising on regulatory matters.”

      • Increasingly active in transactions and financings involving the oil and gas and power sectors.”

      • Market-leading team that is highly regarded for its work in the capital markets space, working with high-profile clients based in and outside Nigeria.”

      • Possesses a wealth of experience across several areas and well placed to handle matters relating to government bonds, debt rescheduling and all forms of corporate and capital restructuring.”

      • Frequently acts for oil and gas companies, investment companies and private equity funds”

      • Well-regarded firm with a practice covering arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution.”

      • Works with local and international clients in areas such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and energy.”

      • Intertwines corporate and litigation practices to help financial and corporate clients navigate the legal landscape.”

      • Experienced in a range of disputes, including employment and asset recovery”

      • Solid practice within a well-regarded Nigerian firm.”

      • Noted for its activity in anti-counterfeiting, as well as its capable handling of copyright and trade mark infringement cases.”

      • Talented group that offers extensive experience handling high-profile energy clients on various complex natural resources developments.”

      • Recognised for its involvement in gas supply and utilisation, engineering procurement and construction and acquisition of oil and gas assets.”

      • Also well experienced advising international and domestic investors looking to develop projects in Nigeria in cross-border transactions.”

      • Increasingly visible on power mandates, particularly on renewable energy matters.”

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      • We are happy to announce that Banwo & Ighodalo is a proud sponsor of the 7th ICC Africa Conference on International… https://t.co/cZKJGoChv9

        Tue May 30 15:19:53
      • Our Partner, Seyi Bella, will be speaking at the Loan Market Association’ ESG Education Series on the topic “Sustai… https://t.co/urhGXwRYRi

        Tue May 30 10:15:04
      • To the little dreamers, the tiny adventurers, and the future leaders, may your Children's Day be filled with happin… https://t.co/xbDYDjrZTb

        Sat May 27 08:46:51
      • “The Corporate Trustee as Ombudsman in the Debt Capital Market: Reality or Aspiration” at 11am at the Lagos Orienta… https://t.co/ggwOfxvPOB

        Fri May 26 06:58:10
      • Our Partner, Ayotunde Owoigbe will be speaking today, May 26, 2023, as one of the esteemed panelists at the 2023 Bu… https://t.co/HHYbDLrFeU

        Fri May 26 06:58:03