Banwo & Ighodalo was established on 1st February 1991, with a determination on the part of its founding partners to build a first class law firm, effectively combining the tradition and competence of the old and distinguished English law firms with the dynamism and efficiency of modern day American practices.

Today, ours is a corporate law firm with a credible track record and expertise in our core practice areas, which include Capital Markets, Energy and Natural Resources; Banking and Finance, Corporate and Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Arbitration and ADR. In the last five years, we have clearly emerged as the leading Nigerian law firm in the areas of Capital Markets; Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance.  

Our lawyers are engaged in, and provide advice to local and foreign clients on all aspects of Nigerian law. The firm undertakes work for public and private companies, corporate investors, governments, financial institutions, foreign law firms and international consultancy firms. Members of the firm are frequently called upon to serve as resource persons at local and international seminars, and workshops in our various areas of expertise.

Our head office is situate in the prime commercial district of South West Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, and enjoys proximity to the head offices of the major multinationals and leading financial institutions. Our regional office in Maitama, Abuja is ideally located in the political capital of Nigeria, placing us at an advantage in our dealings with government and regulatory authorities.

Our clients rely on our adroitness and ability to provide innovative ideas and business solutions within the ambits of the law, and we are and are determined to remain the clear firm of choice in all our preferred areas of practice.

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