Lawyers and advisers in Nigeria
The Corporate INTL directory lists 37 experts in Nigeria from 33 firms.
The most represented practice areas in Nigeria are Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Corporate, Commercial & M&A and Maritime & Shipping. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Adekwu Emonye Olayinka, LL.B, LL.M, BL, MCIArb
Adekwu Emonye Olayinka graduated from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 2001 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. He obtained his LLM in Construction Law from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, and was called to the…
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Afoke Igwe
Afoke is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Practice. She specialises in regulatory compliance, foreign investment and taxation, banking and finance, telecommunications law, commercial and property transactions,…
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Afolabi Elebiju
Afolabi Elebiju is a versatile, deeply grounded multidisciplinary commercial lawyer who is also regarded as one of Nigeria’s leading tax regulatory specialists, especially on transactions structuring. The Founding Principal of LeLaw, he…
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Bankole Sodipo
DR. BANKOLE SODIPO, Barrister and a Solicitor and the Managing Partner with the Law firm of Chief G.O. Sodipo & Co. Lagos. He was a member of the 1988 Copyright Drafting Law Committee that prepared the Nigerian Copyright Act 1988. He has…
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Bayo Ojo
Bayo Ojo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria is the founder and senior partner of Bayo Ojo and Company, a firm of legal practitioners in Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Lagos in June 1977 where he obtained his LL.B and was called to…
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Boma Ayomide Alabi OON, SAN, MCIArb
Boma is a founding Partner of Primera Africa Legal. She leads the Primera Africa Legal’s Dispute Resolution practice. Boma’s experience in dispute resolution spans over Thirty (30) years. She is a dual-qualified lawyer, enrolled in Nigeria…
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Charles Adeyemi Candide-Johnson
1. CHARLES ADEYEMI CANDIDE-JOHNSON, ESQ., SAN Managing Partner Yemi Candide-Johnson is the senior partner at Strachan Partners. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in July 1984 and conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in…
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Dr Bayo Adaralegbe
Bayo is a Partner and Head of the firms’ Energy and Extractive Group. He is listed in the ‘’Who’s Who Legal’’ directory as one of the top Oil and Gas law specialists in Nigeria and by the ‘’Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa’’…
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Dr. Adewale Adedamola
Qualifications Ph.D. University of Bristol, UK (1995) LL.M. (London) London School of Economics and Political Science, (1990) Barrister at Law (BL) (1988) LL.B. (Honors) (1987) Dr. Adewale is an astute and articulate legal practitioner. An…
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Ehizogie Esezobor
E&P Legal (also known as Esezobor & Partners) is a boutique law firm headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm is primarily involved in local and international debt collections, commercial litigation, foreign judgment enforcement and legal…
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Etigwe Uwa, SAN, FCIArb
Etigwe Uwa, SAN is a Senior Partner at Streamsowers & Köhn, where he holds the position of Head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Department. Mr Uwa’s distinguished career spans three decades, marked by prestigious achievements in dispute…
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Georgette Monnou
Georgette is an Associate of the firm’s Entertainment, Leisure & Media Practice and Finance & Capital Markets Practice. Her experience spans advising on diverse finance matters including equity financing, local and international debt…
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in Nigeria?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in Nigeria, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in Nigeria?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in Nigeria if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of Nigeria, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in Nigeria, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking lawyer or adviser in Nigeria?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in Nigeria through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.