Aluko & Oyebode has been ranked in the newly released Chambers and Partners Global 2025 legal guide for the 20th consecutive year. The firm once again achieved the highest number of firm-wide practice and individual lawyer rankings among Nigerian law firms, with recognition in ten (10) categories and fourteen (14) lawyers ranked.
The firm is ranked Band 1 in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property & TMT, and Projects & Energy, with additional recognition in Fintech, Tax and West Africa-wide – International & Cross-Border Capabilities.
Chambers Global 2025 recognized 14 lawyers from the firm across various practice areas, with a total of 21 individual rankings:
1. Banking & Finance: Gbenga Oyebode (Senior Statesperson), Kofo Dosekun (Eminent Practitioner), Oludare Senbore, and Funmilayo Otsemobor
2. Capital Markets: Olubunmi Fayokun, Ayodeji Oyetunde, and Ajibola Asolo
3. Competition/Antitrust: Ayodeji Oyetunde (Spotlight)
4. Corporate/Commercial: Gbenga Oyebode (Senior Statesperson), Olubunmi Fayokun, Oghogho Makinde, and Ayodeji Oyetunde
5. Dispute Resolution: Tunde Fagbohunlu, SAN (Band 1)
6. Intellectual Property & TMT: Mark Mordi (SAN), Sumbo Akintola, and Uche Nwokocha (Band 1)
7. Projects & Energy: Gbenga Oyebode, Reginald Udom and Oghogho Makinde
8. Tax: Chukwuka Ikwuazom SAN
9. Fintech Legal: Ajibola Asolo
According to client feedback featured in Chambers Global 2025, ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode is recognized for its commercial awareness, depth of expertise, and strong client service. Clients note that the firm is “very commercially aware and able to give pragmatic approaches and commercially viable options.” The team is described as having “a breadth of experience that is impressive” and being “strong across the board given their experience levels and exposure.”
Chambers Global also highlights client feedback on the firm’s understanding of Nigeria’s capital markets infrastructure, with one client stating, “Aluko & Oyebode have a solid understanding of Nigerian capital markets infrastructure, and their client service is fantastic.” Additionally, the firm’s partners are recognized for their diverse industry experience and ability to leverage it when advising clients.
Responsiveness and dedication are key strengths, as reflected in feedback that “the team is always available and takes serious time. The lawyers work hard, and their commitment to the success of their clients is impressive.” The firm’s tax team is also commended for its “valuable insights on what should be done and outlining the next steps on mandates.”
Chambers and Partners conduct thorough research and interviews with attorneys and clients to identify leading practitioners and law firms globally. Selection criteria include client recommendations, attorney visibility in their practice areas, and the volume, complexity, and size of work undertaken.
