Olaniwun Ajayi (UK) LLP

Under the expert guidance of the ‘calm and measured’ Chuks Ibechukwu, the London office of Nigeria-based full-service firm Olaniwun Ajayi (UK) LLP has established itself as a market leader for handling the English law aspects of Africa-based finance transactions for both lenders and borrowers. The scope of this work is broad-ranging and includes financings utilising both commercial and development finance-backed funding for project and debt finance transactions, particularly in the energy sector. Juanita Derex-Briggs is instrumental in contributing to the firm's success on the sponsor front, including on bilateral and syndicated transactions.