Overview
Overview – Shaping law, influencing policy, Driving reform.
Aluko & Oyebode’s Public Policy practice transforms policy ambition into enforceable outcomes. We combine sector expertise with hands‑on experience drafting legislation, negotiating with ministries and agencies, and guiding reforms from consultation to implementation. Clients rely on us for mandates that are national in scope, politically sensitive, or commercially decisive, whether shaping privatization and PPP frameworks, designing procurement regimes, aligning competition and consumer protection, or building ESG and climate rules that attract sustainable capital.
With teams in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, we engage daily with the National Assembly, regulators, and industry coalitions. Through ALN’s Africa‑wide alliance and leading international law firm partnerships, we coordinate multi‑jurisdictional strategies and support cross‑border investment and compliance.
Recognized as a top Nigerian firm for public policy and regulatory reform, we deliver clear, outcome‑oriented counsel that protects value and unlocks opportunity, making Aluko & Oyebode the trusted advisor of choice.
Services
Competition and Consumer Policy
We help clients navigate and shape competition and consumer frameworks, merger control, market inquiries, and conduct investigations. Our approach aligns internal compliance with evolving policy priorities to sustain growth and trust.
Digital Economy, Data and Technology Policy
We advise on data protection, digital lending, platform regulation, spectrum and connectivity policy, and AI governance. We help innovators and incumbents align growth with compliant, forward-looking digital policy positions.
ESG, Climate and Sustainability Regulation
We develop ESG governance, disclosures, and sector policies that meet investor expectations and Nigerian requirements. We align climate transition planning, just transition considerations, and local content objectives with global standards.
Financial Sector and Monetary Policy Interface
We support banks, fintech, and market operators on prudential, conduct, and FX policy. We translate Central Bank and capital-markets reform into actionable strategies for product design, licensing, and market engagement.
Government Affairs and Regulatory Strategy
We design and deliver end-to-end government affairs programs, issue mapping, policy positioning, coalition building, and regulator engagement, grounded in Nigerian law and best practice. Our work turns policy risk into opportunity while preserving license to operate and reputational equity.
Legislative and Regulatory Drafting
We craft primary and subsidiary legislation, rules, and guidance that are principled, practical, and enforceable. We align stakeholder interests, design credible oversight, and embed clarity, proportionality, and due process to ensure durable frameworks.
Privatisation and Public Procurement
We guide bidders, investors, and authorities through Nigeria’s privatization and procurement regimes with 360° legal support, from strategy and structuring to bid compliance, challenge management, and contract close. We help clients win and deliver with integrity.
PPPs and Infrastructure Policy
We advise on PPP policy, project preparation, risk allocation, and stakeholder management across transport, health, power, and social infrastructure. Our team brings bankability discipline and public-interest safeguards to policy design and execution.
Political Risk, Stakeholder and Crisis Management
We assess political and regulatory risk, build pragmatic mitigation plans, and manage high-stakes stakeholder engagement and crisis response. Our counsel integrates legal analysis, policy dynamics, and communications judgment.
Trade and Investment Policy (including AfCFTA)
We advise on trade facilitation, tariff and non-tariff measures, localization rules, and AfCFTA-aligned strategies. We support government-facing consultations and business positioning to enable market access and resilient supply chains.
Selected Experience
Ado‑Ekiti Ring Road PPP and Infrastructure Bond
Counsel on the PPP and landmark ₦32.5 billion infrastructure bond for the Ado‑Ekiti Ring Road, enabling bankable delivery of subnational transport infrastructure.
Bank of Industry €1.87 Billion Syndicated Facility
Nigerian counsel on the €1.87 billion syndicated facility for the Bank of Industry, mobilizing development finance to advance industrial policy and SME growth.
Health PPP with IFC Support (Cross River State)
Advised on a state‑backed hospital PPP developed with IFC support, integrating public‑interest safeguards with private sector delivery to improve health outcomes.
Lekki–Epe Expressway PPP
Legal adviser to the sponsors on Nigeria’s flagship toll road PPP, aligning concession structure, risk allocation, and financeability, recognized by IJGlobal as counsel to sponsors at financial close.
Lagos State ₦200 Billion Bond Programme
Joint Solicitor to the Trustees on Lagos State’s Series IV 10‑year ₦200 billion fixed rate issuance, then Nigeria’s largest subnational bond, supporting sustainable fiscal and capital markets policy.
Client Quotes
“solid understanding of Nigerian capital markets infrastructure” and “fantastic client service.”
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Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
Winner for a sustained record of excellence across corporate, banking and finance, and dispute resolution, and representation of leading domestic and international clients.
Chambers Africa Awards 2023: Nigeria Law Firm of the Year
Band 1 ranked for the 20th consecutive year, with the highest number of firm and individual rankings among Nigerian firms.
Chambers Global
Recognized across core practice areas, reflecting consistent Tier 1 performance.
The Legal 500
Top Rankings for innovative, high‑value transactions across finance and projects, and for market‑shaping mandates with public sector and policy dimensions.
IFLR1000
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