We represent clients across Nigeria and the West African region in a broad spectrum of debt and structured finance transactions, including:

• Investment-grade and leveraged syndicated loans

• Asset-based lending and receivables financing

• Acquisition and corporate recapitalizations, including dividend recapitalizations

• Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) financing

• Credit support arrangements and structured lending

• High-yield bond offerings and other public debt instruments

• Restructurings, workouts, and distressed debt solutions

• Mezzanine and second-lien financing

Our team is recognized for delivering practical, business-focused advice in complex transactions and consistently appears in industry league tables for both borrower and lender representation.

Cross-Disciplinary Approach

We take a holistic approach to large-scale financings, leveraging cross-disciplinary expertise to address every aspect of a transaction. Our lawyers draw on deep knowledge in:

• Tax and regulatory compliance

• Bankruptcy and insolvency

• Creditors’ rights and debt recovery

• Real estate and construction

• Health care, hospitality, and infrastructure finance

• Environmental and land use considerations

• Securities and capital markets regulations

• Funds, REITs, and structured investment vehicles

• Litigation and dispute resolution

This integrated approach ensures that our clients experience seamless guidance across legal, financial, and regulatory dimensions of complex financing deals.

Leading in Innovative Financing

As Nigeria’s debt markets evolve, our team remains at the forefront of emerging structures and instruments, providing advice on:

• Asset-based lending

• Equipment and project financing

• Health care and infrastructure finance

• Structured and hybrid financing solutions

Our practical, market-focused counsel allows clients to navigate regulatory frameworks, optimize financing structures, and achieve their strategic objectives efficiently and confidently.