TOLG is a global law firm with 11 offices in 8 countries – Abuja, Accra, Ebene, Ibadan, Johannesburg, Lagos, London, Mahe, New York, Port Harcourt, Sydney, proffering highest quality bespoke legal advisory services to its clientele.
The firm has a global staff strength of circa 100 persons with expertise and experience in several areas of practice such as Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Structured Finance, Banking, Corporate & Commercial, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Energy, Power & Natural Resources, Intellectual Property, Business Advisory, Private Wealth Services, Real Estate, Litigation & ADR, Debt Recovery, Company Secretarial Services, Regulatory Compliance, Telecommunications etc.
The global law firm, headquartered in Lagos, has over the last four (4) decades won several accolades and awards. The firm is highly reputable for its bespoke work in capital markets, M&A and finance.
TOLG is a global law firm with offices in Africa, Europe and North America. Founded in Nigeria in 1979, the firm has evolved over the years from being a small practice to being a leading law firm with international reviews, accolades and listings.
The law firm was first established on January 12, 1979 as Tokunbo Orimobi & Co. The firm in its quest for expansion admitted new partners and registered as a limited partnership, which necessitated a name change to Tokunbo Orimobi LP in 2012, in Nigeria.
In 2004, the firm was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria as Capital Market Solicitors. The firm also has accreditation with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria. In 2012, the firm opened branches in Ibadan and Abuja. In 2014, Tokunbo Orimobi initiated concrete steps to becoming a global law firm (with London and New York being the first set of proposed international offices). In 2016, the firm launched in London and New York and full commercial operations began in January 2017. In 2017 also, the firm concluded its Port Louis office set up with full commercial operations set to begin in January 2018.
In October 2018, the firm opened offices in Nigeria’s oil & gas capital – Port Harcourt – this being the firm’s 4th office in Nigeria. In advancing its mission to being a global law firm, the firm opened offices in Accra, Sydney and Seychelles respectively on October 1, 2019.
In 2021, in furtherance to its global expansion and rebranding exercise, the firm transitioned its global brand from Tokunbo Orimobi Legal Group to TOLG. In 2022, the firm expanded its reach to Johannesburg, South Africa.
TOLG is headquartered in Nigeria. The Nigerian office – TOLG Advisors – is listed with the International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000) as one of the world’s leading financial law firms and has the status of a “Recommended Firm” with the IFLR1000.
Michael Orimobi – Global Chairman
Michael is an astute Capital Markets & Finance Lawyer, Global Business Leader and Philanthropist.
He is the Founder and Chairman of several thriving businesses across the globe, including TOLG, a global law firm of over 40 years with offices in Africa, London, New York and Sydney; Ash Xander, a thriving consultancy firm headquartered in Mauritius that caters to the Human Resources, Technology, Public Relations & Branding and Financial Advisory needs of its clients; BEX, a conglomerate that actively invests in various sectors of the Nigerian economy including logistics, facility management, real estate, financial services, E-commerce, entertainment, sports, commodities & trading.
David Roemerman – Global Managing Partner
Dave is an intelligent, easy-going, humorous, and inspiring leader who prides himself on being a modern “Renaissance Man”. His studies have included engineering, psychology, philosophy, finance/marketing, and law.
He has worked for some of the best houses on Wall Street, from compliance at HSBC to securities and derivatives positions at Barclays, Credit Suisse, Fifth Third Bank, and Morgan Stanley.
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Our strength and expertise in several areas of practice such as Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Structured Finance, Banking, Corporate & Commercial, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Energy, Power & Natural Resources, Intellectual Property, Business Advisory, Private Wealth Services, Litigation & ADR, Real Estate, Company Secretarial Services, Regulatory Compliance, Telecommunications has earned us a global recognition for what we do.
At TOLG, we pride ourselves in our desire for inclusion and respect for the different cultures and gender differentiations. Therefore, we treat each other with mutual respect and have a diversified base of cultures, nationalities, tribes, religion etc, in all our offices.
We have inculcated this practice in our culture and strive to ensure that every member of staff understands these values. We have a great work-life balance, as it is our culture to work hard and play hard.