Why Choose Us
Client Value Proposition
We ensure that our clients gain a positive return on investment through our efficient and excellent service delivery for roughly the same cost to the client as our competitors at a better speed.
We have a deep understanding of our client’s business. Accordingly, in rendering our services, we present transformational solutions which solve problems before they arise and find results to client’s needs from different perspectives.
We, always, take an approach which focuses on creating positive experiences for our clients by delivering excellent service and exceptional results.
Our clients are at the heart of our Firm’s philosophy, operations, or ideas.
We are a trusted advisor. Our clients consider us as an integral part of their business and not just as a third-party service provider.
Rankings and Awards
Tier 1 in Real Estate and Construction
The Firm was ranked a Tier 1 Firm in Real Estate and Construction by “The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa” for the year 2021.
The Legal 500 – 2021 Rankings
Tier 2 Rankings - Banking, Finance & Capital Markets / Corporate, Commercial and M&A / Shipping & Transport
The Firm was ranked as a Tier 2 Firm in Banking, Finance & Capital Markets and Corporate, Commercial and M&A, and Shipping & Transport practice areas by “The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa" for the year 2021”.
The Legal 500 – 2021 Rankings
Notable practitioners in Dispute Resolution
The Firm is recognised as notable practitioners in the Dispute Resolution area in Nigeria.
The Legal 500 – 2021 Rankings
Commercial Advice
The Bloomfield team is “best known for providing commercial advice to financial institutions and multinationals. Well versed in banking law, project finance and securities as well as offering expertise in the technology industry”.
Chambers Global – 2020 Rankings
Project Development Mandates
Bloomfield’s project development team is recognised for ‘excellent, top quality work provided by firm at all stages of the process. Top quartile work done by all members of the team on all elements of the engagement including general legal advisory, due diligence, project documentation, and finance documentation.’
IFLR – 2020 Rankings
Recognised for Banking and Finance, M&A matters
Bloomfield LP is recognised for its work in banking and finance, M&A, and project development. In recent banking work, the firm worked for borrowers and lenders on debt restructuring, asset financing, acquisition financing and project financing deals. The M&A team advised joint venture partners, acquirers and sellers on deals in the oil and gas, mining, shipping, real estate, power and retail sectors.
IFLR – 2020 Rankings
Capital Markets: Structured Finance and Securitisation Team
The capital markets: structured finance and securitisation team at Bloomfield LP is described as a 'practical and hands-on' Nigerian law firm with expertise in corporate commercial, private equity, real estate and financing matters."
IFLR – 2020 Rankings
Property Finance and Real Estate Project Development
“The team at Bloomfield Law Practice has in-depth knowledge of the residential, hotel and mall industries, providing advice on real estate transactions, property finance and project development.”
The Legal 500 – 2020 Rankings
Banking and finance
In Banking and finance, “Bloomfield is unique due to its ability to break down complex solutions into simple steps and ensure everyone within our company understands what it means to comply.”
The Legal 500 – 2020 Rankings
Oil and Gas Team of the Year
The Firm was awarded the “Oil and Gas Team of the Year” award at the 2019 edition of the ESQ Awards.
Notable practitioners in the Corporate and Commercial
The Firm is recognised as notable practitioners in the Corporate and Commercial Practice area in Nigeria by Chambers Global – 2019 Rankings.
Recognised in the development of the Energy Sector, and Electric Power
Bloomfield LP ‘understands the industry and has been very involved in the development of the energy sector, and electric power in particular’; the Firm also provides ‘excellent, timely service’.
The Legal 500 – 2019 Rankings
Shipping and transport expertise
Bloomfield LP’s shipping and transport mandates, covers “notable contentious and non-contentious issues”.
The Legal 500 – 2019 Rankings
Notable practitioners in the Shipping and Transport
The Firm was recognised as notable practitioners in the Shipping and Aviation Practice areas in Nigeria.
The Legal 500 – 2019 Rankings
Recognised for Handling Complex Acquisitions and Financings
The ‘extremely professional and good-value’ team at Bloomfield LP is known for handling complex acquisitions, ship and aircraft financing, capital markets, real estate and project financings. Key clients include Purple Capital Partners and AXA Mansard Investments. Practice head Adedoyin Afun has ‘very good relationship skills, is dedicated to clients and responds quickly’.
The Legal 500 – 2018 Rankings
Law Firm of the Year (Mid-Sized Firm) – Immigration / Power and Energy
Immigration Law Firm of the Year 2018; Power and Energy Law Firm of the Year 2018
Nigerian ESQ Awards 2018
Law Firm of the Year – Immigration / Shipping / Labour and Employment
Immigration Law Firm of the Year 2017; Shipping Law Firm of the Year 2017; and Labour and Employment Law Firm of the Year 2017
Nigerian ESQ Awards 2017
Testimonials
" The team is “best known for providing commercial advice to financial institutions and multinationals. Well versed in banking law, project finance and securities as well as offering expertise in the technology industry. "
Chambers Global – 2020 Rankings
" The capital markets: structured finance and securitisation team at Bloomfield Law Practice is described as a 'practical and hands-on' Nigerian law firm with expertise in corporate commercial, private equity, real estate and financing matters. "
IFLR – 2020 Rankings
" In Banking and finance, “Bloomfield is unique due to its ability to break down complex solutions into simple steps and ensure everyone within our company understands what it means to comply. "
The Legal 500 – 2020 Rankings
" The team at Bloomfield Law Practice has in-depth knowledge of the residential, hotel and mall industries, providing advice on real estate transactions, property finance and project development. "
The Legal 500 – 2020 Rankings
" Bloomfield’s project development team is recognised for ‘excellent, top quality work provided by firm at all stages of the process. Top quartile work done by all members of the team on all elements of the engagement including general legal advisory, due diligence, project documentation, and finance documentation.’ "
IFLR – 2020 Rankings
" Bloomfield Law Practice ‘understands the industry and has been very involved in the development of the energy sector, and electric power in particular’; the Firm also provides ‘excellent, timely service’. "
The Legal 500 – 2019 Rankings
" The ‘extremely professional and good-value’ team at Bloomfield Law Practice is known for handling complex acquisitions, ship and aircraft financing, capital markets, real estate and project financings. "
The Legal 500 – 2018 Rankings