Adedoyin Afun

Adedoyin Afun

Partner

Adedoyin is a leading commercial lawyer who has advised extensively on the structuring, implementation and resolution of complex transactions and disputes (including cross border matters).

His experience cuts across several sectors including, Financial Institutions, Shipping and Oil Services, Aviation & Logistics, Capital Markets, Oil and Gas, Consumer Goods, Financial Technology and Real Estate & Construction.

The ‘thorough and professional’ Adedoyin is committed to his clients and has a deep understanding of their needs and expectations. He continues to be listed as a Leading Individual in the Legal500’s Commercial, Corporate & M&A rankings for Nigeria. According to Who’s Who Legal, Adedoyin “is highly recommended by sources for his impressive practice that covers shipping finance and maritime claims” and “impresses market commentators with his sweeping knowledge of high-value transactions across the aviation sector, including aircraft financing”.

Adedoyin is also recommend in Chambers Global and IFLR 1000; and he has authored and presented articles/papers on his core practice areas in Nigerian and international publications and fora.

He was named on ESQ’s prestigious 40 Under 40 Lawyers list for year 2016, which recognizes the 40 outstanding Nigerian lawyers, under 40 years of age, who will shape the future of the legal profession in Nigeria.

Education

  • University of Ibadan, Nigeria, LLB
  • Nigerian Law School, BL
  • Swansea University, Wales, LLM (International Commercial and Maritime Law)

Admissions

  • Barrister and Solicitor, Nigeria
  • Solicitor, England and Wales

Practice areas

  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Financing
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Shipping & Oil Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Aviation & Logistics
  • Asset Management & Private Equity
  • Projects & Infrastructure
  • Intellectual Property 

Professional Association

  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • Law Society of England and Wales
  • Nigerian Maritime Law Association
  • Capital Market Solicitors Association, Nigeria
  • International Bar Association
  • London Maritime Arbitrators Association
  • The Association of Average Adjusters UK