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Olayimika Phillips

Partner

Olaniwun Ajayi LP

Corporate / M&ARegulatory+3
Nigeria
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Oluchi Mgbenwelu

Senior Associate

Tope Adebayo LP

Corporate / M&AEnergy+3
NigeriaEnglish, Yoruba +1
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Oludare Onakoya

Associate

Olaniwun Ajayi LP

Corporate / M&AEmployment & Labour+1
Nigeria
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Oludayo Ayeni

Senior Associate

Tope Adebayo LP

Dispute ResolutionLitigation+6
NigeriaEnglish, Yoruba +1
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Olufe Popoola

Associate

The Trusted Advisors

Dispute ResolutionArbitration+2
NigeriaEnglish
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Olufunmilola Oyinkansola Binuyo

Legal Director

DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria (Olajide Oyewole LLP)

Nigeria
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Oluseye Opasanya SAN

Deputy Managing Partner

Olaniwun Ajayi LP

LitigationBanking & Finance+4
Nigeria
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Olusina Sipasi

PARTNER

AELEX

Energy & Natural ResourcesEnvironment+2
NigeriaEnglish
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Olusola Oluwafemi

Senior Associate

The Trusted Advisors

Real EstateIntellectual Property+1
NigeriaEnglish
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Oluwadamilola Ben-Omotehinse

Senoir Associate

Olaniwun Ajayi LP

Corporate / M&ABanking & Finance+4
Nigeria
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Oluwatomi Etomi

Legal Director

DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria (Olajide Oyewole LLP)

Nigeria
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Oluwatumininu Odunuga

Associate

Olaniwun Ajayi LP

Oil & GasCorporate / M&A+4
Nigeria
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Oluyori Ehimony

Associate

Olaniwun Ajayi LP

Dispute ResolutionLitigation+1
Nigeria
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Omodele Fatodu

Omodele Fatodu is an Associate at Pavestones. She is a commercial and regulatory lawyer with over 8 years of experience advising startups, SMEs, and multinational clients across corporate, fintech, and technology sectors. She is skilled in drafting and reviewing complex commercial contracts, managing corporate governance and secretarial matters, and providing practical, business-focused legal advice on regulatory compliance, market entry, and product launches. She also experienced in company secretarial governance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, and dataprotection. She is adept at translating complex legal concepts into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams and supporting licensing and compliance initiatives in fast-paced environments.

Pavestones

Corporate / M&AFintech+6
NigeriaEnglish
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Omowunmi Sanni

Partner - Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Corporate GovernanceCompany Secretarial+2
Nigeria
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Onyinye Okafor

Partner

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Banking & FinanceCapital Markets+3
NigeriaEnglish
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Onyinyechi Chima

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

AELEX

Mergers & AcquisitionsCorporate / Commercial
Nigeria
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Ore Olajide

Partner

Olaniwun Ajayi LP

Dispute ResolutionAlternative Dispute Resolution+2
Nigeria
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Ovye Isreal

Associate

The Trusted Advisors

Dispute ResolutionConflict Management
NigeriaEnglish, Hausa
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Ozofu Ogiemudia

Deputy Managing Partner

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Corporate / M&AEmployment+4
NigeriaEnglish
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Peretimi Akinmodun

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

AELEX

Technology, Media & TelecommunicationsFintech+6
NigeriaEnglish
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Philip Francis

Senior Associate

Tope Adebayo LP

Banking & FinanceProject Finance+3
NigeriaEnglish, Igbo
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Precious Ukusanjuya

She is Partner in Dispute Resolution, Insolvency & Business Restructuring and Capital Markets Practice Group, and the Head of Insolvency & Business Restructuring Unit

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Dispute ResolutionInsolvency & Restructuring+1
NigeriaEnglish
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Promise Itah

Promise Itah is an Associate at Pavestones with over 6 years of experience advising on multi-sector transactions in finance, technology, energy and infrastructure. Proven ability to lead deal structuring, negotiate key commercial terms, and provide strategic legal advice that advances client objectives and ensures compliance. Promise has gained a reputation of delivering time-sensitive and high-impact counsel. Some of his key transactions include: • Key member of a team that advised global impact investors on equity and debt investments of approximately $1 million in two Nigerian startups focused on empowering smallholder farmers and promoting food security. • Lead Associate that advised an oil and gas services company on a ₦8,000,000,000 credit facility for the importation and local procurement of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) for onward supply to the open market and bulk off-takers. • Advising a global robo-adviser on its entry into the Nigerian market, including regulatory compliance requirements for launch and ongoing operations. • Lead Associate advising an energy company on a throughput agreement with a leading LPG storage operator, covering the use of storage facilities and related equipment for LPG products. • Advised a leading fintech company on the legal structuring of a non-interest credit product designed to extend financing to low-income individuals in rural communities, supporting healthcare supply chains and improving access to medical supplies. • Lead Associate advising a global investment and entrepreneurship platform on the legal structuring of a project aimed at supporting women-led businesses in Nigeria, providing guidance on financing mechanisms as well as licensing and regulatory compliance. • Advised a global insurance provider on structuring an initial loan facility from a related entity—ensuring arm’s length compliance—to finance the launch of a hospital management company.

Pavestones

Banking & FinanceCorporate / M&A+4
NigeriaEnglish