Mabel Solicitors · Established 2007 · Lagos, Nigeria

Excellent legal tradition, revolving methods.

A top-ranking, multi-disciplinary law firm with deep Nigerian roots and genuine global reach — delivering advisory, representation and corporate management to businesses and individuals across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.

Semper Progrediens, Semper Anticus — Always Progressing, Always Forward

The Firm

Global reach, with deep local roots.

Mabel Solicitors embodies the best of the African region: diverse, adaptable, hard-working and committed to consistent growth. Since 2007 we have built a multi-disciplinary institution around one focus — client-centric legal solutions that prove our quality, professionalism and expertise.

Our partners, associates and consultants bring a deep, cumulative wealth of experience from diverse legal and financial backgrounds. Together they have made Mabel Solicitors a legal practice of choice for effective advisory, representation and corporate management in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Through our subsidiaries — Mabel Integrated Consulting Alliance (MICA) and Leoron Nominees — we also provide asset management and nominee services.

Our Vision

To build a world-class, multi-disciplinary law firm renowned for its global reach and local expertise — distinguished by dynamic approaches and unbeatable legal solutions.

Our Mission

To offer our clients a suite of diverse legal competencies tailored to their specific needs — assuring them the legal positioning to function optimally in every environment.

What guides us

Seven values our clients feel at every touchpoint.

  • Client-focus

    You are the core around which we build every customised solution.

  • Dependability

    Count on us for exceptional advice and representation — we deliver.

  • Loyalty

    We know where our loyalties lie. We stand by you through thick and thin.

  • Innovation

    We explore the full extent of the law — and of technology — for you.

  • Versatility

    Traditional principles held sacrosanct; methods constantly revolving.

  • Preparation

    Highly skilled people, continuously developed, ready for any matter.

  • Best Practice

    We benchmark every level of client service against global best practice.

Practice areas

Advisory and representation across virtually every major field.

Dynamic lawyers and consultants delivering prompt, efficient solutions — for businesses and individuals alike.

  • 01

    Litigation & Dispute Resolution

    Skilled advocacy and alternative dispute resolution, from the courtroom to the negotiating table.

  • 02

    Corporate & Commercial

    General corporate and commercial practice that keeps your business moving and protected.

  • 03

    Energy & Natural Resources

    Counsel for the oil, gas, power and resources sectors driving Nigeria's economy.

  • 04

    Real Estate, Infrastructure & Projects

    Acquisitions, development, infrastructure and project work, end to end.

  • 05

    Foreign Investment & Taxation

    Structuring, entry and tax guidance for investors operating in and across Nigeria.

  • 06

    Intellectual Property

    Protecting the brands, ideas and creative assets that set you apart.

  • 07

    Asset Tracing, Debt Recovery & Insolvency

    Recovering what is owed and resolving insolvency with discretion and rigour.

  • 08

    IT Law & Data Protection

    Technology, privacy and data-protection counsel for a digital economy.

  • 09

    Regulatory Compliance & Investigations

    Staying ahead of regulators and responding decisively to investigations.

  • 10

    Labour & Employment

    Practical guidance on the relationships at the heart of every organisation.

  • 11

    Estates, Family Law & Inheritance

    Administration of estates and inheritance planning handled with care.

  • 12

    Company Secretarial & Representative

    Secretarial and representative services that keep you compliant and current.

  • 13

    Immigration

    Guidance for individuals and businesses moving people across borders.

The people

Resourceful, courteous, reliable — and genuinely on your side.

Chinwe Mbakwem

Vision Pioneer & Principal Partner · Notary Public

Litigation & ADR · Corporate finance · Capital markets · Intellectual property · Oil & gas · Real estate

MCIArb (UK) · Nigerian Law School (BL) · LL.B (Hons)

Isaac Abolaji Ajao

Managing Partner · Notary Public

Alternative dispute resolution · Corporate & commercial · Debt recovery · Real estate · Asset tracing & investigations

ACIArb (UK) · Nigerian Law School (BL) · LL.B (Hons), UK

Heads of Practice across our four offices

  • VN
    Victor NnaHead of Practice — Lagos
  • CE
    Chike S. EkeochaHead of Practice — Abuja
  • IE
    Izibetoyin EzeHead of Practice — Port Harcourt
  • DN
    Damian NosikeHead of Practice — Owerri

Distinguished consultants

Our counsel is strengthened by an eminent advisory bench — including Hon. Justice E. O. Sanyaolu (Rtd.), Hon. Justice G. O. Shoremi (Rtd.), Hon. Justice N. B. Ukoha (Rtd.) and Michael Afolabi Fashanu, SAN — bringing decades from the Bench and Bar to every complex matter.

Our offices

Present across Nigeria — anchored in the heart of Lagos.

Our head office sits in the Central Business District of Onikan, Lagos Island — the commercial cosmopolis of Nigeria — with affiliate reach across most Nigerian states and in London, UK.

  • Head Office

    Lagos

    2nd & 3rd Floor, 17 King George V Road,
    Onikan, Lagos Island · P.O. Box 51047, Ikoyi
    +234 705 535 8118
  • Capital

    Abuja

    Block 71D, 4th Street, Rockvale Manor Estate,
    Apo-Dutse, Abuja, FCT
    +234 9 876 2241
  • South-South

    Port Harcourt

    86 Olu Obasanjo Road,
    Port Harcourt, Rivers State
    +234 706 313 7880
  • South-East

    Owerri

    2nd Floor, Left Wing, No. 19 Wetheral Road,
    Owerri, Imo State
    +234 83 30045

Get in touch

Tell us about your matter.

Your “business” is our business. Share a few details and the right member of our team will respond — in confidence, and with the attention your matter deserves.

We treat every enquiry in the strictest confidence.