Ajibola Asolo

Partner Aluko & Oyebode View profile

Ajibola is a partner in the capital markets and M&A practices at Aluko & Oyebode. He also heads the fintech and start-up group in the firm. With experience in the regulation of banks, capital market operators, derivatives markets, and financial market infrastructures, he provides advice to clients on debt/equity capital market transactions, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust matters, corporate restructurings, and regulatory compliance.

He was previously Head, Legal, at FMDQ Group, which comprises a securities exchange, a central clearing house, a central securities depository, a private securities marketplace, and a financial markets technology solutions company. He was recognised as a Rising Star Partner in the 32^nd edition of the IFLR1000 2022 Leading Lawyers ranking in capital markets. He was described as "always available to listen and proffer solutions no matter the time of day. He is very practical on deals and has a very deep understanding of M&A."

Ajibola was educated at the University of Wolverhampton, the University of Birmingham, and Durham University. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar.