Olaniwun Ajayi (UK) LLP

Olaniwun Ajayi is one of the largest law practices in Africa, established in 1962 and recognised for over six decades as a leading firm in corporate, commercial, and contentious work. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in commercial dispute resolution, energy, infrastructure, banking, finance, and capital markets, as well as for its experience advising government bodies at all levels.

Olaniwun Ajayi (UK) LLP, the London office, extends the firm’s capabilities by providing specialised English law, cross-border, and transactional services. Its work spans corporate finance, project development, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. The team advises regional and international financial institutions, investment funds, project sponsors, private and institutional investors, and government agencies, frequently assisting with the structuring and completion of financings, investments, divestments, and bankable projects across Africa and beyond.

The firm combines creativity with substantial expertise in specialised legal and commercial fields, tailoring strategies to the requirements of each transaction. This commitment to excellence was recognised when Olaniwun Ajayi received the award for African Law Firm of the Year at the African Legal Awards 2023.