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Olaniwun Ajayi looks to the future as it promotes eight talented lawyers to Managing Counsel or Senior Associate

Established in 1962, Olaniwun Ajayi has grown over six decades from a sole practice to the largest firm in West Africa, with a pan-African focus, pioneering international outlook, and commitment to innovation and the future of law. The firm continued that ethos with the announcement yesterday of eight ‘well-deserved promotions'

South African and Nigerian lawyers named among International Trademark Association (INTA)’s new Rising Stars

Since 2022, the International Trademark Association (INTA) has annually named several ‘Rising Stars’, aiming to identify and cultivate future leaders and contributors to the intellectual property profession. Gabrielle Mizen and Hibbatun-Nasser Shobambi have been named among the 2025/2026 cohort.

LCIA’s Young International Arbitration Group names seven new regional representatives for Africa

Established in 1997, the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) for practitioners, students and younger members of the arbitration community now has over 12,200 members from 145+ countries. This week it revealed its new representatives for six global regions

Forward-looking discussions and meaningful collaboration highlight OA Energy Leadership Forum

On 1 October, the first-ever Energy Leadership Forum was hosted in Cape Town by Olaniwun Ajayi, in partnership with Africa Legal. The successful side event of AEW 2025 explored the evolving landscape of indigenous participation in Africa’s energy industry.

Olaniwun Ajayi makes further history as its London office scoops three 2025 British Legal Awards shortlistings

Leading Nigerian law firm Olaniwun Ajayi broke new ground for Africa when it opened its own London office more than three years ago. Now it has been honoured alongside peers in the UK legal profession with three British Legal Awards shortlistings

Churchgate Group lays foundations for further success by adding Abiola Tella as Group GC

One of Nigeria’s largest real estate developers, the Churchgate Group has created iconic properties like the World Trade Centre in Abuja and Churchgate Towers in Lagos. Now they’re building for future success by adding talented dispute resolution expert Abiola Tella to their team as General Counsel.

Fostering actionable steps for greater indigenous participation in Africa’s energy industry

As part of Africa Energy Week 2025, leading firm Olaniwun Ajayi will host an exclusive Energy Leadership Forum on 1 October exploring how to unleash indigenous capacity to drive upstream growth. Tominiyi Owolabi and Damilola Salawu discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead as Africa takes a greater role in its energy future

Olaniwun Ajayi becomes West Africa's first law firm to adopt Harvey Al

Joining global giants such as Ashurst, A&O Shearman, and PWC, leading African law firm Olaniwun Ajayi announced yesterday that it has become the first West African law firm to rollout cutting-edge artificial intelligence solution Harvey AI

Olaniwun Ajayi LP and Africa Legal to host key Energy Leadership Forum on Indigenous Capacity during Africa Energy Week

A strategic forum on 1 October exploring indigenous capacity to drive Nigeria’s upstream growth is set to be a cornerstone session of this year’s Africa Energy Week in Cape Town

Olaniwun Ajayi and Al Tamimi double-up on Firm of the Year prizes at Women in Business Law Awards

At a glittering ceremony in London on Wednesday night, the Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2025 celebrated elite firms championing inclusion within the workplace and legal industry, across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Olaniwun Ajayi and Baker McKenzie lead the way as African lawyers honoured among international colleagues at IFLR Women in Business Law Awards

On 25 June, the 2025 IFLR Women in Business Law EMEA Awards will be presented in London. Several African law firms and individual lawyers have been shortlisted across dozens of categories honouring outstanding practitioners and those who actively champion women

Breaking new ground: making a splash

Olaniwun Ajayi broke new ground for African law firms by opening its own London office in December 2021. Craig Sisterson interviewed Juanita Derex-Briggs about African lawyers and firms making an international impact.

African Legal Award winners shine bright

The African legal community, dressed in their finest black tie and traditional dress, celebrated another year of fantastic achievements at the 10th annual African Legal Awards ceremony at the Hilton Sandton in Johannesburg on Friday evening.