About Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Olaniwun Ajayi LP is a Nigerian commercial law firm founded in 1962, with offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and London. The firm advises businesses, financial institutions, government agencies, investors, and multinational corporations on complex legal and commercial matters across Nigeria and international markets.
Over more than six decades, the firm has developed extensive experience in corporate and commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, capital markets, dispute resolution, energy and natural resources, international trade, intellectual property, employment, telecommunications, insurance, shipping, and regulatory compliance. Its lawyers regularly advise on sophisticated transactions and business initiatives across key sectors of the economy.
With a team of more than 170 lawyers and professionals, Olaniwun Ajayi LP provides legal advisory, transactional, and dispute resolution services to domestic and international clients. The firm's practice combines local market knowledge with cross-border capability, supporting clients in navigating regulatory requirements, commercial opportunities, and complex business challenges across Africa and beyond.