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Popoola-Taiwo LP

Nigeria

About Popoola-Taiwo LP

Popoola-Taiwo LP is a distinguished full-service commercial law firm based in Nigeria, with offices in Lagos and Abuja. We are renowned for delivering exceptional, client-focused legal solutions across a broad spectrum of practice areas. Our firm prides itself on its fast-growing portfolio in shipping and maritime law, alongside robust general commercial and cross-border advisory services. We are committed to empowering our clients by providing practical and innovative legal strategies, particularly at the intersection of maritime operations, finance, and law. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the legal and commercial landscapes, enabling us to support clients in structuring complex transactions and navigating intricate regulatory frameworks.

Our Maritime  & International Trade practice at Popoola-Taiwo LP is at the forefront of legal services within Nigeria's dynamic maritime sector. We offer comprehensive legal support covering all facets of shipping, admiralty, and international trade. This includes advising on ship finance, maritime insurance, cargo claims, vessel arrests, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Our expertise extends to transactional matters such as ship acquisition and registration, as well as providing strategic counsel on port operations and logistics. We are dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of both domestic and international maritime law, ensuring compliance and facilitating seamless commercial operations in a rapidly evolving global environment.

Top Deals

Alt Green Maritime Services

Advised on the acquisition and Nigerian Flag registration of two vessels.

2026

AAK Logistics

Represented in resolving a kong-standing maritime dispute with Ocean Network Express Nigeria Limited concerning a container reported missing since 2022 and demurrage accrued over the years.

2025

Sol Solutions FZCO

Advised on its market entry into Nigeria and the acquisition of land within the koko Free Trade Zone, Delta State, in connection with plans to establish a large-scale fertiliser and chemical production facility – including, registrations, licenses and compliance under the Free Trade Zone Programme, due diligence, contract review and documentation.

2022-2025

Deal Briefs - Popoola-Taiwo LP

POPOOLA-TAIWO LP ON ALT GREEN MARITIME SERVICES' ACQUISITION AND REGISTRATION OF 2 VESSELS

POPOOLA-TAIWO LP ADVISES DUBAI-BASED SOIL SOLUTIONS FCZO ON MARKET ENTRY & LAND ACQUISITION IN KOKO FREE TRADE ZONE, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

Key Clients

Onshore construction limited

Fortunex Impex Limited

Quad A Agro Nig. Limited

African Mechanical & Superlift Limited

ALT Green Maritime Service Limited

Soil Solutions FZCO

Afro-American Wealth Oil & Gas Limited

Reliant Anchor limited

Mevron Records

Gates Trading & Contracting Limited

Joatelim Logistics Limited

ZUGA TRAVELS

Inchape Shipping Services Limited

JNB Logistics Limited

AFRO-AMERICAN WEALTH OIL& GAS LTD

Key Contacts

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Shehu Popoola-Taiwo

Managing Partner

shehu@popoolataiwolp.com

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Francis Ogbonnaya

Senior Associate

Francisogbonnaya@popoolataiwolp.com

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Rita Adesanya

Head of Operations

Ritaadesanya@popoolataiwolp.com

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