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Who We Are
ANTHONY AO LEGAL SERVICES is a full service law firm, structured as a consortium of leading and accomplished lawyers from multiple continents. Combining their experience, resources and expertise from across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, to add value, and deliver excellent results and innovative solutions to governments, businesses, corporate and individual clients.
The lawyers in the consortium have proven track records of successfully managing complex cases, negotiating favourable settlements, and providing top tier client services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client focused service.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver exceptional legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. We strive to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in every case we handle, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible representation and advice.
Legal Practice Areas
Discover our comprehensive practice areas, where our experienced team of attorneys provides tailored legal solutions to meet your unique needs.
Corporate and Commercial Law
Business formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance.
Litigation
Civil and commercial litigation.
International Dispute Resolution
Specialising in mediation and arbitration for local and cross border disputes
Criminal Law
Prosecution, criminal defence, and international criminal law.
Military Law
The law governing security agencies.
Human Rights Law
International humanitarian law.
Property Law
Residential and commercial real estate transactions, land use, zoning, and development.
Family Law
Matrimonial, divorce, child custody, alimony, and other agreements.
Estate Planning
Drafting Wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration.
Legislative
Legislative drafting, proof-reading, and constitutional law.
Tax Law
Tax services and consultancy.
Public International Law
Government and inter-government relations.
Regulatory Compliance
Licensing laws.
Contract Law
Review, analysis, negotiation, and drafting.
Banking and Finance
Banking and finance services.
Advocacy
Advocacy in all superior courts.
Banking & Finance
Transactions, structuring, and agreements.
Energy
Energy law and renewable energy.
Technology
Technology law and Fintech.
Debt Recovery
Negotiation, litigation, and execution.
Environment Risk
Analysis and feasibility studies.
Transportation
Aviation law, shipping law, and other consultancy services.
Employment Law
Employee rights, workplace discrimination, and labour relations.
Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Immigration
Advising on and assisting with corporate and individual immigration matters and applications.
Our Team
Trust the experience of 600+ years as we deliver exceptional legal solutions tailored to your needs
Our team consists of experienced lawyers and dedicated support staff who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive legal services and solve problems. Each lawyer brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to their practice, ensuring that we can handle a wide array of legal and other issues effectively, and deliver client focused solutions.
The lawyers and professionals in the consortium include:
- Senior Advocates of Nigeria.
- Senior lawyers practicing in the United Kingdom and North America.
- Professors of Law and Law Lecturers.
- A constitutional lawyer who is also a legislative draftsman and lobbyist.
Award-winning writers and authors of Law books. - Civil and commercial litigators.
- A former Executive Director and General Counsel of an international oil company.
- A former Senior Special Adviser to the President.
- A former Special Adviser to the National Security Adviser on Legal Matters.
- A lawyer recognised by The Legal 500 UK 2022 “as impressively analytical and presenting otherwise complex legal issues in a simple and concise manner”.
- A senior attorney who was previously General Counsel of an international airline.
- A former chief consultant to Nigeria Police Force who was the Technical Adviser to 8 Inspectors General of Police in Nigeria, and was a former consultant to the Metropolitan Police London.
- Cross-border investigators and retired INTERPOL officers.
Internationally qualified estate agents and UK property and mortgage advisors. - UK and USA qualified tax consultants and practitioners.
Recent Work
- Engaged by an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria to deliver a presentation at the Global Counter Terrorism Forum, Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group
- Worked with the Federal Government of Nigeria on the revision of twenty legislative Bills; delivered the draft Bills on time and within budget.
- Instructed by an Federal Government of Nigeria agency to develop legal solutions to a national security threat; successfully coordinated stakeholders and devised an action plan that delivered a timely and sustainable solution that extinguished the threat.
- Instructed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to devise solutions to avoid Leahy Law Prohibitions; identified and coordinated the stakeholders and developed the action plan for the ensuing successful grand strategic meeting.
- Engaged by an international foundation to prepare a brief on the Nigeria Context on Security.
Why Choose Us
Experience: Over 600 years of combined multi-disciplinary legal experience and a proven track record of success.
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Client Centred:
Personalised attention and customised legal strategies. -
Integrity:
Adherence to the highest ethical standards in all our dealings. -
Innovation:
Utilisation of the latest legal technologies and methodologies to serve our clients better. -
International spread:
Lawyers with experience across multiple jurisdictions. -
Community Involvement:
Active participation in local charities and pro bono work to give back to our community. -
Capacity and knowledge:
Understanding of the workings of government and government agencies; with a network of constructive relationships.
Contact Us
Office
Abuja Office:
No. 1, Plot 214 Patrick Yakowa Street, Katampe Extension Diplomatic, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Abuja.
United Kingdom Office:
4 Cochran Close, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AJ England.
Contact
aolu@anthonyaolegal.com.
(+234) 816 841 8039 (Nigeria)
(+44) 7908250984 (UK)