Olajide Oyewole grew out of a corporate law practice established in 1965 by the founder of the firm, Chief Olajide Oyewole. The firm is the Nigeria member of DLA Piper Africa and has more than 40 lawyers.

Focusses / specialism

The firm is particularly strong in M&A work and infrastructure projects work for international companies.

Key clients

Key clients include Lagos State Government, BB Energy, Broll Property Services Nigeria, Cappa & D’Alberto, Pfizer Specialties, Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria, Union Bank, Helios Investment Partner & Helios Capital Management, Palmpay, DHL International Nigeria, Boulos Enterprises Limited, Unilever Plc, Oando Plc, Argentil Capital Partners Limited, Union Bank, MasterCard Foundation, Yamaha Motor Company Limited, and General Electric.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

During the research period, the firm was active in M&A, project development, and project finance.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions, mergers, divestment, and joint ventures by client connected to energy, industrials and manufacturing, technology, and education sectors.

In project development worked on projects for sponsors in the energy, transport and infrastructure sectors.

In project finance the firm worked on financings for clients linked to the real estate, infrastructure, and energy.

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

IDP Education $83 million acquisition of Intake Education

Quest Electricity Nigeria N19 billion acquisition of Yola Electricity Distribution

Ringier €50 million acquisition of Livescore Group

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Banking

“They show knowledge of the law, good negotiation skills and excellent legal drafting.”

Financial services regulatory

“The firm is diligent in the defense of our business, and we are provided with prompt feedback.”

“Olajide Oyewole's professionalism and prompt response time repeatedly gives us the confidence to use their services.”

Investment funds

“They show professionalism, responsiveness and domain expertise.”

M&A

“They are very professional and timely in their feedback. They understand their client's business very well and this positively affects the quality of the advice they give.”

Project development

“Very professional, provides excellent advisory services, super-efficient and well organised.”

“Responsive, efficient, accurate, gives attention to detail.”

Oluwatomi Etomi

“He provides well-detailed reports and keeps to deadlines.”

Olufunke Fawehinmi

“Funke has a thorough grasp of regulatory issues pertaining to the insurance industry.”

Stephen Ijiola

“Responsiveness, attention to details, care of duty, and expertise.”

Dayo Idowu

“Knowledgeable, client-focused and attentive to detail.”

Tayo Mustapha

“Tayo is professional, courteous and responds to enquiries with the needed level of clarity.”

Oluyemi Oyewole

“Knowledgeable, agile and responsive to the client.”

Sandra Oyewole

“Sandra stays in touch with our business and helps when issues are escalated to her.”

Solape Peters

“A negotiator and provides legal drafting.”

“She communicates well and is passionate about her job, especially she ensures that the interests of her clients are protected.”

Samuel Salako

“Good attention to details. Customer friendly. Meticulous and very knowledgeable.”