
Aluko & Oyebode
Nigeria's largest full-service law firm providing international-standard legal expertise.
Quick facts
- Headquarters
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Team size
- 201–500 employees
- Website
- www.aluko-oyebode.com
About Aluko & Oyebode
Aluko & Oyebode is a major Nigerian law firm headquartered in Lagos, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to multi-national companies, local entrepreneurs, and pro bono clients. As a full-service practice, the firm integrates deep knowledge of Nigerian law with international expertise to advise on complex commercial transactions and disputes. The firm operates across multiple offices in Nigeria, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for clients navigating the legal and regulatory landscape of Africa's largest economy. Recognized by international legal directories for its meticulous approach, the firm maintains specialized teams across diverse practice areas ranging from banking and finance to energy and intellectual property. The firm is structured to match the standards of top international practices while leveraging local experience to provide solution-driven legal advisory and representation. Its multi-specialist group of lawyers serves a broad international and domestic client base within critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Headquartered in Ikoyi, Lagos, Aluko & Oyebode is established as the largest full-service law firm in Nigeria. The firm employs between 51 and 200 staff members, including a significant cohort of specialized attorneys and managing associates. It is recognized for maintaining high ethical standards while delivering legal services that align with global benchmarks across various commercial and regulatory disciplines.
The firm has received consistent top-tier rankings from major legal directories such as Chambers Global, The Legal 500, and IFLR1000. It is particularly noted for its strengths in corporate law, banking and finance, and dispute resolution. With a history of high-value mandates, the firm continues to set benchmarks for legal services in Nigeria by providing integrated advisory across complex cross-border and domestic transactions.
What they do
Aluko & Oyebode provides legal advisory, litigation, and regulatory compliance services to a diverse clientele including international corporations and local businesses. The firm handles complex commercial mandates across sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and financial services.
Products and service lines
Highlights
- Recognized as Nigeria's largest full-service law firm.
- Received top rankings in core areas at the Chambers Africa Awards 2023.
- Advised on the 'Deal of the Year - Debt' at the African Banker Awards 2025.
- Maintains a workforce of 51-200 employees according to LinkedIn and Crunchbase data.
- Ranked as extremely competent in commercial law by IFLR1000.
- Operates specialized practices in emerging fields like Data Protection and ESG.
Talent and hiring
Aluko & Oyebode recruits legal professionals with expertise in Nigerian commercial law and international transactional experience. The firm offers career paths for both experienced attorneys and recent graduates through its alumni and associate networks.
Services
Funding and scale
The firm is a private, for-profit partnership with a headcount of 51-200 employees and multiple offices across Nigeria.
Markets served
Customers
- Multi-national companies
- Local entrepreneurs
- Financial institutions
- Public sector entities
- Pro bono clients
Research sources
Industries served
- Oil & Gas
- Financial Services
- Telecom
- Power
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