Founded in 1965 by Chief Olajide Oyewole, Olajide Oyewole LLP has grown from a corporate law practice into one of Nigeria’s leading full-service commercial law firms. With over five decades of experience, the firm has expanded alongside Nigeria’s dynamic business landscape, offering legal expertise across multiple industries and sectors.

Today, the firm boasts a team of more than 40 multi-jurisdictionally qualified lawyers with cross-disciplinary skills, delivering independent, practical, and strategic advice to local and international clients. Renowned for its client-centric approach, Olajide Oyewole LLP is at the forefront of legal innovation in Nigeria. Every solution is tailored to the unique needs of clients, reflecting the firm’s commitment to detail, adaptability, and excellence.

As one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest and most respected commercial firms, Olajide Oyewole LLP advises corporations, governments, and private clients on a broad range of matters. Its core service areas include corporate, employment, finance and projects, intellectual property and technology, litigation, arbitration and regulatory, and real estate.

Olajide Oyewole LLP is also the DLA Piper Africa member firm in Nigeria, strengthening its global reach and capacity. This strategic partnership allows the firm to work seamlessly with leading law firms across Africa and leverage the global resources of DLA Piper. Together, they have acted on numerous successful multi-jurisdictional matters, providing clients with world-class expertise and cross-border solutions.

With a legacy built on integrity, excellence, and innovation, Olajide Oyewole LLP continues to shape Nigeria’s legal and business environment. The firm is committed to delivering outstanding legal services that help clients achieve their goals while navigating the complexities of local and international markets.