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  • An Exciting Chapter Unfolds

    Join us as we break new ground in
    Port Harcourt bringing our legacy of
    exceptional legal service to you.

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    An Exciting Chapter Unfolds 
Join us as we break new ground in Port Harcourt bringing our legacy of exceptional legal service to you.
  • Banwo & Ighodalo wins the
    "Best Solicitor in Terms of Value of Deals”
    award at the NGX Made in Africa Awards 2023

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    Banwo & Ighodalo wins the
  • Banwo & Ighodalo emerges as the
    Nigeria Tax Firm of the Year 2023

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    Banwo & Ighodalo emerges as the Nigeria Tax Firm of the Year 2023
  • Banwo & Ighodalo demonstrates
    its ability to handle complex
    and sophisticated transactions.
    Its advice and counsel is invaluable.

    - Chambers and Partners 2024

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    Banwo & Ighodalo demonstrates its ability to handle complex and sophisticated transactions. Its advice and counsel is invaluable.  
 - Chambers and Partners 2024
  • “The team demonstrates a strong ability
    to handle complex matters."

    Chambers and Partners 2024

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    “The team demonstrates a strong ability  to handle complex matters.
  • “The team is extremely
    knowledgeable and accessible.
    The quality of advice is excellent."

    - Chambers and Partners 2024

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    “The team is extremely knowledgeable and accessible. The quality of advice is excellent.
  • "The only firm with the highest number
    of tier 1 rankings in nigeria"

    - the Legal 500 EMEA

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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.”

      Chambers Global

      • We stand united in our pursuit of a Nigeria where justice prevails, opportunities abound, and the rights of every i… https://t.co/a0gXQd1Kli

        Mon Jun 12 10:31:42
      • As we look back on our democratic progress, let us also acknowledge the challenges we have faced and the milestones… https://t.co/9f7pS0WOJe

        Mon Jun 12 10:22:29
      • … faced across English-speaking, Francophone and Lusophone Africa. #AfricaConstructionLaw #ACLConference23 #BanwoandIghodalo

        Tue Jun 06 15:01:44
      • The Conference, which is a gathering of practitioners working in the infrastructure and energy space across Africa,… https://t.co/ceUZfeq2A2

        Tue Jun 06 15:01:38
      • Yesterday, Our Partner, Ayodele Adeyemi-Faboya; our Senior Associates, Lamide Oshikoya and Adeola Agunbiade-Adeyemi… https://t.co/0guk2mN5Sj

        Tue Jun 06 15:01:23