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ǼLEX has retained its top ranking in the 2018 Rankings by the Legal 500 for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). ǼLEX is ranked as a Tier 1 law firm in Commercial, Corporate and Merger & Acquisition; Dispute resolution; Energy and Natural Resources; and Shipping and Transport. We are also ranked as a Tier 2 law firm in Banking, Finance & Capital Markets and a Tier 3 law firm in Real Estate and Construction.
In addition, ǼLEX Partners, Funke Adekoya SAN, ‘Soji Awogbade, Theophilus Emuwa, L. Fubara Anga and Chinyerugo Ugoji were ranked as leading individuals in Banking, Finance and Capital Markets; Commercial, Corporate and M & A; Dispute Resolution; Energy & Natural Resources; and Shipping and Transport.
The EMEA 2018 Rankings state as follows: “ǼLEX’s practice is highly recommended for its expertise in regulatory and policy issues, as well as the commercial and tax matters surrounding power, oil, gas, mining and renewable energy transactions. Typical assistance for the group includes advising on energy and utility finance matters, energy M&A and joint ventures, and electricity and gas transmissions, in addition to distribution and supply, power purchase agreements and off-take and tolling arrangements …. Department head Soji Awogbade focuses on upstream and midstream petroleum issues, advising major, independent and marginal field operators on the legal, regulatory, commercial, fiscal and environmental aspects of upstream operations. Olusina Sipasi is a key name for oil and gas, power, infrastructure, mining, energy finance and environmental issues. Managing Partner Theophilus Emuwa, Lawrence Fubara Anga and energy disputes expert Funke Adekoya are also recommended.” |
