Nigeria’s corporate law firms stand at the forefront of the nation’s economic transformation.
These legal powerhouses provide essential guidance on high-stakes transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, and major infrastructure projects.
Their expertise helps both local businesses and international investors navigate Nigeria’s complex regulatory environment while maximizing opportunities in Africa’s largest market.
The success of these firms rests largely on their managing partners – accomplished legal minds who blend courtroom expertise with boardroom strategy.
From negotiating billion-dollar energy deals to structuring cross-border investments, Nigeria’s top legal professionals have earned global recognition for their work.
In this review, we examine ten standout managing partners whose vision and track record continue to elevate Nigeria’s legal industry.
Jumoke Lambo is the Managing Partner at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, where she leads the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) practice, co-heads the Aviation and Employment Law teams, and oversees the firm’s company secretarial arm, Alsec Nominees Limited. With over 30 years of experience, she advises on telecommunications, data protection, cybersecurity, employment, immigration, foreign investment, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate law.
A recognised authority in data protection, Jumoke heads the firm’s licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisation under NITDA and regularly supports clients on regulatory compliance under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation.
- She was part of the expert team that drafted the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and has advised regulators like NCC and NITDA on policy and legislation.
- Her secondments to 9mobile and Union Bank as General Counsel provided in-house experience, allowing her to restructure legal departments and streamline operations. She’s known for her negotiation skills and expertise in employment and corporate immigration, earning accolades from Who’s Who Legal.
- Notable transactions include advising Universal Music Group on its acquisition of Mavin Global and Oak View Group on its investment in Nigeria’s proposed 12,000-seater arena.
Her client portfolio includes Digital Jumoke Lambo is the Managing Partner at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, where she leads the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) practice, co-heads the Aviation and Employment Law teams, and oversees the firm’s company secretarial arm, Alsec Nominees Limited.
