Corporate · 2024
Cross-border merger of two logistics groups
Led due diligence, regulatory approvals and closing across three jurisdictions.
Closed on schedule with no post-completion disputes.
Twenty-one years of standing up for clients when it counts.
Aruwa Law Foundation advises businesses, families and institutions on the matters that cannot go wrong. We prepare early, speak plainly and stay with a case until it is resolved.
Book a consultationAyman Aruwa
Founder and Head of the Foundation. Twenty-one years in practice across corporate, commercial and contentious work.
Ayman built the Foundation on a simple rule: a client should always understand where their case stands and what happens next. He still leads the most demanding matters personally.
Clear advice
You get a direct answer, the risks in plain language, and a recommended path.
Full preparation
Every file is built as if it will be tested in court, because some of them are.
Accountability
One named partner owns each matter and reports to you on a fixed schedule.
Matters we have carried through
A selection of work from the past two decades. Filter by practice area.
Litigation · 2021
Contract dispute for a manufacturing client
Defended a claim worth several times the client’s annual revenue.
Claim dismissed in full, with costs awarded.
Property · 2019
Title recovery for a family estate
Traced and corrected conflicting land records dating back four decades.
Clean title restored for 38 beneficiaries.
Technology · 2023
Regulatory framework for a digital payments start-up
Drafted user terms, data policies and licensing submissions before launch.
Licence granted on first submission.
Litigation · 2016
Appeal on a public procurement award
Challenged an irregular tender on behalf of an excluded bidder.
Award set aside and tender re-run.
Corporate · 2012
Restructuring of a family-owned retail business
Separated ownership from management and set up a governance board.
Orderly succession completed within 14 months.
What two decades of practice adds up to
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How we got here
- 2005
Ayman Aruwa opens a two-person practice focused on commercial disputes.
- 2011
The Foundation adds a corporate and property team.
- 2016
Moves into larger chambers and starts its pro bono clinic.
- 2021
Opens a technology and regulatory practice for growing companies.
- 2026
Marks 21 years of continuous practice.
Recognition
- Law Firm of the Year, Commercial LitigationLegal Excellence Awards, 2023
- Top Ranked, Corporate and M&AWest Africa Legal Directory, 2022
- Pro Bono ChampionNational Bar Association, 2019
- Leading Individual: Ayman AruwaDispute Resolution Review, 2018
Build your career with us
We hire people who prepare carefully and speak plainly. Every new lawyer works directly with a partner from the first week.
Associate Lawyer, Litigation
Full time · 2 to 5 years’ experience
Draft pleadings, prepare witnesses and appear in court under a senior partner. You should hold a call to the bar and have trial experience.
Apply for this roleCorporate Counsel
Full time · 5+ years’ experience
Advise on mergers, financing and governance. You will manage deal timelines and lead junior lawyers on client matters.
Apply for this roleParalegal
Full time · Entry level
Organise case files, research precedents and support partners with filings. A law degree is preferred.
Apply for this rolePupillage and internship
Six months · Law students and graduates
Rotate through litigation, corporate and property teams, with a mentor assigned to you for the full term.
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