* Independent commentators have frequently acknowledged the firm’s expertise on transactional matters relating to Nigeria. International law firm/lawyers rating agency Euromoney Institutional Investor Plc 2007 country reports in its publication titled: “IFLR: 1000 -  The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms” ranks the firm in the highest categories for finance.

Ø                   Capital Markets

IFLR: 1000, year 2005 edition remarks that: “Abdulai, Taiwo & Co.’s reputation in the capital markets fields is especially strong …..”

Ø                   Banking

IFLR:1000, year 2004 edition remarks that: “Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. has solid banking experience …….”

Ø                   Privatisation

IFLR:1000, year 2003 edition remarks that: “Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. has first class experience advising on privatisation and strategic sales, advising both the government and investors.”

Ø                   Tax

IFLR:1000, year 2000 edition remarks that: “Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. is repeatedly recommended.”

Ø                   Corporate Acquisitions & Mergers

Kluwer Law International remarked that: “We are aware of your firm’s outstanding reputation, not least in the field of acquisitions and mergers ...”

* The Nigeria country reports of the International lawyers rating agency, Chambers & Partners, U. K. in the 2007 edition of its publication titled “Chambers’ Global – The Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers for Business”, acknowledges 2 of the Partners of Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. as “Leaders in their Field”.  Ladi Taiwo is identified as one of Nigeria’s leading lawyers in the fields of Finance and Corporate/Commercial whilst Alayo Ogunbiyi is acknowledged in field of Finance.

Ø                    Banking & Finance

Chambers Global Guide, year 2007 edition remarks that: “Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. built its market reputation on the robust foundations of a standout banking and finance practice”.

*          ABDULAI, TAIWO & CO. was the awardee of “NIGERIA’S BEST MANAGED LEGAL FIRM of the year 2005” in the West African Awards, of the Institute of Direct Marketing.

*        ABDULAI, TAIWO & CO. was the awardee of “PAN AFRICAN BEST PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED LEGAL FIRM OF THE YEAR 2006” in the African Direct Marketing Merit Awards of the Institute of Direct Marketing.

  *   For over fifteen (15) years, THE BANKERS’ ALMANAC, a global publication by Reed Business Information Limited, has consistently featured ABDULAI, TAIWO & CO. as a leading law firm in Banking and Finance.