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Banwo & Ighodalo is consistently listed as a world class law firm in several leading Nigerian and international legal directories, publications and journals including:

o   IFLR1000 The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial and Corporate Law Firms

o   The Legal 500

o   Who’s Who Legal Directories

o   Euromoney Guides to the World’s leading Capital Market Lawyers and Energy & Natural Resources Lawyers

o   Chambers Global Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers

o   Managing Intellectual Property

o   International Trademark Association Directory
The Firm has received remarkable Band 1 rankings in the Nigerian legal market, across its Banking & Finance, Corporate/Commercial and Energy & Natural Resources practices in the Chambers Global 2020 Guide. The Firm’s Intellectual Property and FinTech were also highly ranked.
The Firm is ranked Tier 1 position in Capital Markets, Banking, Energy, Infrastructure, Oil and gas, Project Finance and M&A, in the 2020 IFLR1000 rankings. Twelve of the Firm’s lawyers were also recognized in several practice areas in this edition.
The Firm has been recommended as Top-Tier in Banking, Finance & Capital Markets, Commercial, Corporate & M&A and Energy & Natural Resources, Real Estate and Construction and Shipping and Transport in “The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2020edition. Lawyers in the Firm are recommended in the Banking, Finance and Capital markets, Commercial, Corporate & M&A, Energy & Natural Resources, Real Estate and Construction and Shipping and Transport Practices in " The Legal 500 EMEA Guide " and a few are listed as elite leading lawyers in the recent edition.
A Partner and Senior Associate in the Intellectual Property practice group were recommended in the World Trademark Review Ranking 2020
The Firm has consistency been awarded as the "Best DCM Solicitor on FMDQ" at the FMDQ's 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nigerian Debt Capital Markets Conference & Awards event.
The Firm was awarded “Most Innovative in Legal Services” at the maiden edition of BusinessDay’s Top 25 Most Innovative Companies & Institutions in Nigeria Awards 2017.
A Partner in the Firm is the current Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.

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- Highly regarded group that possesses considerable expertise in capital markets and loan transactions.”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Well known for advising a number of major commercial banks and domestic financial institutions, as well as working ...”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Possesses extensive experience structuring financial transactions and advising on regulatory matters.”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Increasingly active in transactions and financings involving the oil and gas and power sectors.”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Market-leading team that is highly regarded for its work in the capital markets space, working with high-profile ...”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Possesses a wealth of experience across several areas and well placed to handle matters relating to government ...”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Frequently acts for oil and gas companies, investment companies and private equity funds”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Well-regarded firm with a practice covering arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution.”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Works with local and international clients in areas such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and energy.”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Intertwines corporate and litigation practices to help financial and corporate clients navigate the legal landscape.”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Experienced in a range of disputes, including employment and asset recovery”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Solid practice within a well-regarded Nigerian firm.”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Noted for its activity in anti-counterfeiting, as well as its capable handling of copyright and trade mark ...”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Talented group that offers extensive experience handling high-profile energy clients on various complex natural ...”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Recognised for its involvement in gas supply and utilisation, engineering procurement and construction and ...”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Also well experienced advising international and domestic investors looking to develop projects in Nigeria in ...”
  
  Chambers Global 2017
- Increasingly visible on power mandates, particularly on renewable energy matters.”
  
  Chambers Global 2017

A Word from our Managing Partner, Ken Etim

Innovative Thinking

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 ...”

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 ...”

Possesses a wealth of experience across several areas and well placed to handle matters relating to government ...”

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 ...”

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

Recognised for its involvement in gas supply and utilisation, engineering procurement and construction and ...”

Also well experienced advising international and domestic investors looking to develop projects in Nigeria in ...”

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

A Word from our
Managing Partner, Ken Etim