Jackson Etti & Edu is a full-service law firm established in Nigeria in the 1990s. The firm has 11 partners and has hubs in Lagos and Abuja and associate offices in Port-Harcourt, Accra, Harare and Yaounde.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particularly strong practice in banking but also has a focus on debt and equity capital markets and project finance transactions.
Key clients
In banking key clients of the firm include the Deutsche Bank, MUFG Bank, Export-Import Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank, Stanbic IBTC Capital, SFC Finance, First City Monument Bank and Main One Cable Company.
In capital markets key clients of the firm include Lagos State Government, Edo State Government, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Standard Chartered Bank, Stanbic IBTC Capital and Africa Capital Alliance.
In M&A key clients of the firm include Tana Africa Capital II, Actis, Standard Chartered Bank, Colgate-Palmolive Company, NPF Pensions and Shareholders, Asha Microfinance, Stanbic IBTC Capital, SFC Finance and First City Monument Bank.
In project development key clients of the firm include Arcadia Energy, Federal Government of Nigeria, the Lagos State government, Lagos State Ministry of Energy & Natural Resources and various financial institutions.
In project finance key clients of the firm include the Export-Import Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank, Stanbic IBTC Capital, SFC Finance, First City Monument Bank and Main One Cable Company.
In restructuring and insolvency key clients of the firm include Bristow Helicopters Nigeria, Pressure Control System Nigeria, Baker Hughes, White & Case, Moet Hennessy, Fremantle, IHS Towers, Schneider Electric, Standard Chartered, Bridge Clinic, CHI and Cadbury.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A, project development, project finance and restructuring and insolvency.
In banking the firm worked on loans and financings including acquisition and corporate financings for mainly lenders in the banking and financial services sectors.
In debt capital markets the firm worked on bond issuances for clients connected with the government and banking sectors.
In equity capital markets the firm worked on secondary share offerings such as private placement and share offer for clients linked to the financial services sector.
In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions, divestments, financial investments and mergers mainly for clients in financial services, agriculture and consumer goods sectors.
In project development the firm worked on projects including concessions, EPC contracts and PPP for clients in the real estate, infrastructure, oil and gas and power sectors.
In project finance the firm worked on financings for clients linked to the financial services sector.
In restructuring and insolvency, the firm worked on restructurings and insolvencies for clients in the government and public policy, and energy sectors.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
BPL Nigeria N2 billion financing
Capricorn Digital N4.2 billion financing
GZI Industries N5 billion financing
Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Banking
“Knowledgeable about banking and finance. They provide practical advice and are very responsive.”
“Very responsive and pragmatic in finding solutions to get the deal done.”
“They are quite responsive and demonstrate a good understanding of the process.”
Capital markets : Debt
“Very competent structuring work, clear-headed and objective opinions. Excellent foresight and deep knowledge of capital market rules and regulations.”
Restructuring
“Very professional and detailed.”
Yeye Nwidaa
“Excellent in corporate governance, policy drafting and company secretarial advisory services.”
Okey Nnebedum
“Okey is a good communicator, with sound financing knowledge. He provides practical advice and is very responsive.”
“Responsive and pragmatic.”
Folasade Olusanya
“She listens and tries to understand the customer's requirements.”
“Very professional and transparent.”
Adekunle Soyibo
“Calm, deep knowledge of markets, thorough understanding of structuring nuances, and provides leadership.”
