Government policy and regulation heavily shape the business environment and understanding how to navigate this landscape is key to business success. At Olaniwun Ajayi LP, our Government Business Practice advises and represents the Federal Government of Nigeria and its agencies, state governments, and numerous international and indigenous organisations within and outside Nigeria. By combining regulatory, legal, and industry knowledge with insight into how governments and regulators operate, we can approach situations in a way that takes into cognisance your business needs and public policy requirements.

Our experience includes advising on fiscal policy, capital market reforms, and key legislative changes. One of our partners contributed significantly to the Fiscal Responsibility Act while serving as Special Adviser at the Budget Office. We have also advised the Securities and Exchange Commission on capital market revitalization and acted as lead advisers to the Central Bank of Nigeria on the reversal of the Universal Banking regulations and the establishment of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. We assist clients in regulatory interface with government departments and regulators, and we are able to leverage on our familiarity with these agencies for their benefit.