Barristers, solicitors and arbitrators · Gwarinpa, Abuja · Since 1998
People
Every matter has a named partner and a named day-to-day lawyer. Here are the partners and some of the associates you are likely to meet.
Managing partner
Dispute resolution
Leads the firm and its arbitration practice. Called to the Bar in 1996, she has acted in commercial arbitrations seated in Abuja, Lagos and London, and sits as an arbitrator on construction and energy disputes.
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Partner
Energy and natural resources
Advises upstream and midstream companies, lenders and state governments on licences, gas supply, power purchase agreements and mini-grid projects.
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Partner
Banking and finance
Acts for lenders and borrowers on bilateral and syndicated facilities, security perfection, fintech licensing and debt restructuring.
Write to Adebola
Partner
Real estate and construction
Runs title due diligence, consent applications and development agreements across the FCT, Nasarawa and Niger States, with a team that knows every land registry desk by name.
Write to Ngozi
Partner
Tax and customs
Represents companies before federal and state tax authorities and the Tax Appeal Tribunal, and plans the tax side of mergers and restructurings.
Write to Ibrahim
Partner
Technology, data and IP
Advises software, payments and health technology companies on data protection compliance, platform terms, licensing and trade mark portfolios.
Write to Tamuno
Partner
Employment and pensions
Writes the contracts and handbooks that keep employers out of court, and defends them at the National Industrial Court when a dispute arrives anyway.
Write to Funmilayo
Partner
Corporate and commercial
Leads acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity investments, and is the partner founders call when shareholders stop agreeing.
Write to Sadiq
Senior associate
Dispute resolution
Runs commercial suits and debt recovery at the Federal High Court and FCT High Court, with a particular eye for urgent injunctions.
Write to Efe
Senior associate
Public law and regulatory
Guides clients through licences and approvals from federal regulators, public procurement and judicial review of agency decisions.
Write to Zainab
Associate
Corporate and commercial
Handles company formations, share transfers, annual returns and the corporate housekeeping that keeps a business ready for investors.
Write to Uchenna
Head of client service
Client service
Your first contact at the firm. Aisha books consultations, runs conflict checks, tracks every deadline and makes sure no message waits overnight.
Write to AishaStaffing
The same shape for every client, so you are never handed around.
Responsible for strategy and signs off every piece of advice.
Your first call, who knows the file in detail.
Aisha Bello’s team diaries every filing, hearing and renewal.
Supervised at every step, and never billed at partner rates.
Clients do not want a department. They want a person who knows their file.
Join us
Associates in disputes and corporate, and pupils for the 2027 intake.
Questions
Yes. If you have worked with one of our lawyers before, ask for them when you book.
Many do. Tell us at booking and we will match you where we can.
Two of our partners hold the rank. Ask client service for details of the counsel on your matter.
