ǼLEX is a leading full-service commercial and dispute resolution law firm with a strong footprint across West Africa. Headquartered in Lagos, with additional offices in Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Accra (Ghana), the firm is strategically positioned to deliver hands-on, practical, and business-focused legal services throughout the region.

The firm boasts a distinguished team of 8 partners, 1 international counsel, and over 60 lawyers, including 3 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs)—the Nigerian equivalent of the UK’s Queen’s Counsel. Its lawyers bring diverse expertise, with many admitted to practice in Nigeria, Ghana, England & Wales, New York, and Texas. Beyond law, the team includes professionals with advanced qualifications in economics, political science, business administration, engineering, data protection, and cybersecurity, ensuring well-rounded perspectives for complex client needs.

ǼLEX has advised on major cross-border transactions and projects across multiple industries. Its expertise spans litigation and arbitration, corporate and commercial law, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, taxation, intellectual property, oil and gas, energy, real estate, infrastructure, fintech, telecommunications, transportation, labour and employment, banking and finance, foreign direct investment, insurance, regulatory compliance, capital markets, environment, and media & entertainment.

The firm represents a diverse client base including multinational corporations, banks and financial institutions, oil and gas companies, telecom providers, airlines, shipping companies, construction firms, and technology enterprises. It also advises embassies, chambers of commerce, multilateral agencies, NGOs, and private clients.

ǼLEX is consistently recognised by top international directories such as IFLR1000 and Chambers Global, with multiple top-tier rankings for excellence in service delivery. It has also been voted Who’s Who Legal Nigeria Law Firm of the Year in several years, underscoring its reputation as a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex legal and business challenges in Africa.