Who We Are

AK&Co. was founded in 1996 as a provider of value added and quality legal services to the Nigerian and International Business Community.  We achieve this by developing practical and innovative legal solutions that help our clients’ businesses succeed and grow. In addition to the services we provide to the private sector, we also provide legal services to government bodies, in order to, in part, support the community in which we expect all businesses to thrive.

We currently have a team of 14 lawyers situated across the commercial hubs of Lagos and Abuja, and we continue to grow in response to the needs of our clients. We also have representative offices in Port Harcourt and Calabar . We understand that optimal results are driven by the spirit of collaboration and, as such, our team works cohesively to harness the depth and breadth of their vast and significant capabilities in diverse areas of law, to provide solutions to the complex challenges often faced by businesses.

AK&Co.’s successes so far have been built on developing clear client-oriented strategies and our continued commitment to providing excellent legal service with integrity and objectivity.

About Us

AK&CO. was established in 1996 with the vision of being a one-stop centre to provide value added and quality legal services to the Nigerian and International Business Communities.  The Firm provides a wide range of legal services mainly to private and public companies and has a substantial domestic and International practice. The Firm currently has 4 Partners, 12 Associates and 8 support staff with offices in Lagos, Abuja and a representative office in Calabar and Port Harcourt. It also has alliances with key Law Firms in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, Republic of Benin and Sierra Leone.

Its focus is providing clearly perceived legal work of the highest international standards while leveraging on the tax, consulting and business advisory background of its founding partners and varied experience of its entire staff.

Vision & Mission

Mr. Edwards joined the Firm as a Partner in charge of Business Development & Strategy after an extensive career in the private sector where he honed his skills in business  structuring, foreign investment, international finance and credit He also has extensive experience in Public-Private Partnership Structuring. He has negotiated several contracts for international companies and has helped them navigate the difficult terrain of public bureaucracy while doing business in Nigeria.

University of Lagos, B.Sc (Sociology)

University of Lagos, LLB (Hons)