AELEX has a solid track record of facilitating mergers and acquisitions for both domestic and international clients, as well as offering 'a good understanding of the private equity industry.' The team acts both on the buy and sell side of private equity transactions, and has been active across a breadth of industry sectors including oil and gas, telecoms and consumer goods. Theophilus Emuwa heads the team and regularly advises on corporate structures and mergers and acquisitions. Chinyerugo Ugoji supports Emuwa on many of these projects, as well as contributing to work for private equity firms and in the capital markets. Tiwalola Osazuwa is a key member of the team.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘The firm has good commercial acumen which reflects in its approach to instructions.’

  • ‘Practical, prompt and user-friendly advice, with a good understanding of joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.’

  • ‘We worked with AELEX on an M&A transaction. The team was very responsive, was able to deliver within tight timelines and the quality of work was very good.’

  • ‘The team is very knowledgeable and has a good understanding of the private equity industry.’

  • ‘Exceptionally bright, maintains a keen listening ear and adapts to situations quickly.’

  • 'The firm has good commercial acumen which reflects in its approach to instructions.'
  • 'AELEX has a fantastic commercial and corporate practice. This is why they always come in highly recommended for companies who are looking for outside counsel retainership.'
  • 'Tiwalola Osazuwa consistently demonstrates exceptional expertise in commercial and corporate law, making her an invaluable asset to our legal team.'

Clients clés

  • CNOOC E&P Ltd
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Total Nigeria Plc
  • Oppenheimer Partners Limited
  • Justrite Limited
  • UpGrad
  • Kasada Albatross Holdings Limited
  • Mastercard
  • Development Partners International
  • Tiger Brands Limited

Points forts

  • Advised Oppenheimer Partners in relation to the acquisition of an additional 37.5% equity stake in GZ Industries, bringing its total shareholding to 100%.
  • Advised Shoprite Holdings Limited on the acquisition of 60.94% of each of the shares in Resilient Africa Proprietary Limited and Resilient Africa Proprietary Limited.
  • Advising Dangote Rice Limited on its merger with Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Nascon Allied Industries Plc and Dangote Rice Limited.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Theophilus Emuwa
Chinyerugo Ugoji

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d'une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Tiwalola Osazuwa

Responsable de la pratique

Theophilus Emuwa

Autres avocats clés

Chinyerugo Ugoji; Tiwalola Osazuwa