v   Established in Nigeria since 1976, ABDULAI, TAIWO & CO. is a leading full service commercial and IP law firm, that excels in its chosen areas.  The firm, is registered with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (“BPE”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other professional service regulatory bodies in Nigeria. The firm’s broad experience in advising international clients on diverse transactions, puts it in a vantage position to identify and address usual areas of concern and expectations, and its international client base include conglomerates consistently listed in the top echelon of “Fortune 500” companies. Each member of the team is exposed to a broad spectrum of commercial transactions, and the firm’s integrated practice enhances its capability to provide multi-faceted legal advice and due diligence services.

v   Extensively consulted on banking, regulatory issues, capital market, and public offers of securities within the Nigerian market, Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. has by far and away, handled more public (shares/stock/bond) offers, than any other firm. The firm’s tradition for excellence spans through almost three decades (in itself a rarity for law firm partnerships to thrive that long in Nigeria), and it’s portfolio of recent and on-going transactions, reflect the consistent and steady gait of the firm.

Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. has been professionally involved in all the various phases of Privatization in Nigeria.  Either acting as the Legal Adviser member in consortia, or on its own, the firm has cumulatively participated in several Government privatization/ divestiture transactions.

Collectively or individually, ABDULAI, TAIWO & CO. has often been consulted to render advice on major sector policy review issues and regulatory framework.

LANGUAGE OF COMMUNICATION

English (excellent in speaking, reading and writing by all members).