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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is a leading world class legal solutions provider
OAL is a leading world-class legal solutions provider with clients in diverse sectors of the Nigerian economy. Providing innovative legal solutions is basic to who we are and what we stand for. Our diversified skills ensure that our clients’ commercial needs are satisfied promptly and professionally, always conforming to high ethical standards in the provision of quality legal services.

OAL is a leading law firm in Nigeria that has grown from a sole proprietorship to a bustling practice offering innovative legal solutions to all sectors in Nigeria’s emerging economy. The focus of OAL has always been to push through new boundaries to find solutions to legal issues and win the confidence of its clients.
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Structured as a partnership, the firm operates through diverse practice groups, each of which is headed by a partner. This structure ensures that members of each practice group are well suited and trained to proffer ingenious contributions to the group. We believe in teamwork to achieve our goal of getting the work done to the satisfaction of the firm and the client. Our lawyers combine years of experience in diverse practice areas and are supported by trained paralegals, administrative staff and state of the Art IT unit to make us a leading legal services provider in Nigeria and add value to the services we provide.
Our historical journey
1. 1951
- The firm was established by Justice JCU Agbakoba.
2. 1951
- First office was located on Oyekan Drive, Apapa, Lagos State.
3. 1980
- Was reestablished by Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN. It was then named Olisa Agbakoba & Associates (OA&A).
4. 1980
- Relocated to Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos.
5. 1994
- Received the Nigerian Asean Chambers of Commerce certificate of membership.
6. 1998
- Was honored with the "Centre of Democracy Honors" by the Lagos State Government.
7. 2000
- Managing partner, Priscillia Ogwemoh, was awarded the Best Managing Partner in Nigeria.
8. 2004
- Was recognized as the Maritime Law Firm of the Year in Nigeria.
9. 2006
- Received the FRA Williams "Best Law Firm" award in Nigeria.
10. 2008
- Received the Nigerian German Business Association certificate of Membership.
11. 2013
- Was awarded the Law Service Regulation Advisory Firm of the Year in Nigeria.
2014
- Received the Acquisition International Finance Award as the Banking & Finance Practice Law Firm of the Year in Nigeria.
2014
- Was renamed Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL).
2016
- Was honored as the Most Outstanding Chambers in Communication Media.
2019
- Received the Intellectual Property Law Patent Firm of the Year award.
At Olisa Agbakoba Legal, these values are not just words; they are the guiding principles that drive our legal practice every day.
Excellence
Professionalism
Innovation
Commitment
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Inclusive and Diverse Team Culture
At Olisa Agbakoba Legal, our vision is to establish a reputation as an inclusive and diverse firm, where all our team members can be their authentic selves and prosper in their professional endeavors. Our people are the linchpin of our success. We aspire for Olisa Agbakoba Legal to be a place where colleagues can harness their full potential within a team that values and appreciates the distinctive contributions they bring. This is how we unleash our entrepreneurial zeal. We recognize that a tapestry of diverse perspectives, when interwoven with an inclusive culture, elevates our performance as a law firm. We are unwavering in our dedication to crafting a workplace where all our team members can flourish. While there is more work ahead, we take pride in our achievements in advancing diversity and gender balance throughout the firm. Our commitment to understanding and transparently sharing our data empowers us to advance the cause of diversity.