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The Legal 500 US Special Edition Hails Banwo & Ighodalo’s Practices Top Tier

In the 2015 US Special Edition of The Legal 500 Guide, Banwo & Ighodalo, “particularly commended for its responsiveness”, achieved a number of Tier 1 and Tier 2 rankings across its practices; thus reconfirming its high positions for several consecutive years.

Banwo & Ighodalo received Tier 1 rankings for Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A, Energy & Natural resources and Tier 2 in Shipping & Transport. According to the guide, Banwo & Ighodalo is “a top-notch practice that is commended for its experiences, focus and ability to understand issues, as well as proffer practical and workable solutions”.

The Directory also notes that Banwo & Ighodalo’s “practice is truly excellent”. Its “overall level of service is outstanding and the firm has legal experts that are responsive, incisive in their advice and commercially sensitive ".

The Energy & Natural Resources practice is described as "responsive" as the team “exceeds client’ expectations”, and managing partner Ken Etim is recommended as leading lawyer in this field. Further, the Directory also named partners Asue Ighodalo, Ken Etim and Ayotunde Owoigbe as “Leading Lawyer”.

The Legal 500 rankings are based on client and market feedback, as well as the firm’s quality of work during the preceding 12 months.

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