Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. is a distinguished Nigerian law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence in business regulatory matters and commercial law. Recognized by IFLR 1000 (2009) as “an innovative law firm which has a good grasp of sophisticated international procedures,” the firm continues to combine deep local knowledge with global best practices to deliver practical, customized solutions to its clients.

Since its establishment, the firm has played a central role in shaping Nigeria’s business and legal landscape. Notably, it was mandated by the Federal Ministry of Finance to consult on the formulation of legislation and regulatory guidelines for a new capital markets framework, a report that led to the Investments and Securities Act of 1999, later revised in 2007. The firm also acted as joint transaction counsel on the landmark ₦100 billion Guaranteed Residential Mortgage-Backed Bond issued by FMBN SPV—the first RMBS securitization in West Africa and among the largest in Africa.

In addition, Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. has advised on major privatization projects, including serving as joint solicitors—alongside BNP Paribas and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP—for the privatisation of NITEL, Nigeria’s national telecommunications company. The firm has further distinguished itself as the first Nigerian law firm registered as consultants to the African Development Bank (AfDB) and has worked extensively with other regional and multinational financial institutions, including the World Bank, DEG (Germany), SBI (Belgium), Shelter Afrique, COFACE, and BFCE (France).

Its services span privatisation, public-private partnerships (PPPs), dispute resolution, corporate bonds, mutual funds, equities, subnational government bonds and debt securities, and banking law.

With professional affiliations to the International Trademark Association (INTA), American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), and the Intellectual Property Law Association of Nigeria, Abdulai, Taiwo & Co. remains committed to providing innovative, client-focused legal solutions while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.