FIRM PROFILE

ǼLEX is a full service commercial and dispute resolution law Firm with its head office in Lagos and other offices in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Nigeria and in Accra, Ghana. This strategic positioning ensures that we are able to provide hands-on services all across the  West African Region.

The Firm has 8 partners, 1 international counsel and about 70 lawyers operating from its various offices. The firm is notable for having 3 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (the equivalent of a Queen’s Counsel in the United Kingdom).

Our lawyers are admitted to practice in several jurisdictions including Nigeria, New York, Texas, Ghana, England and Wales. In addition to qualifying in law, lawyers in the Firm have qualifications in disciplines such as political science, economics, business administration, cybersecurity, data protection and engineering.

ǼLEX has provided legal advisory services on major transactions and projects across several of the Firm’s practice areas. We are a recognised leader in providing legal services and have earned a reputation for excellent work in various practice areas including Litigation and Arbitration, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Fintech, Corporate/Commercial,  International Trade, Media & Entertainment, Oil & Gas, Energy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity, Taxation, Labour and Employment, Banking and Finance, Foreign Direct Investment, Intellectual Property and Technology, Transportation, Capital Markets, Environment and Telecommunications.

Clients of the Firm are predominantly multinational companies including real estate firms, construction companies, oil and gas companies, banks and financial institutions, telecommunications companies, technology firms, airlines, insurance companies, shipping lines, trading and manufacturing conglomerates.  The Firm advises foreign embassies, multilateral agencies, non-governmental organisations, Chambers of Commerce and private clients.

ǼLEX has consistently won awards and recognitions for quality of work and service from globally renowned ranking Firms. We have been ranked as a Top Tier Firm for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013 by IFLR 1000. The Firm has also been ranked as a Top Ranked Leading Firm by Chambers Global in 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014. The Firm was voted Who’s Who Legal Nigeria Law Firm of the Year for 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2011, and 2009.

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