Detail Commercial Solicitors

What Detail Commercial Solicitors does

Detail Commercial Solicitors (DETAIL) is a Lagos-headquartered Nigerian commercial law firm that specializes exclusively in non-courtroom, transactional legal practice. Operating from DCS Place in Lekki Phase 1 with a team of 11–50 staff, the firm delivers legal advisory across seven interconnected practice areas: Corporate & Commercial, Energy/Power & Infrastructure, Finance & Capital Markets, Legal Tax Advisory, Private Equity, Real Estate & Construction, and Technology & Digital Economy. DETAIL is positioned as Nigeria's first commercial solicitor firm with this exclusive non-courtroom focus, and it holds recognized analyst rankings from Chambers and Partners Global and IFLR 1000.

The firm generates revenue through professional services fees billed on a per-transaction basis, with no disclosed subscription or recurring model. Pricing is negotiated per mandate based on deal complexity, size, and scope, and is not publicly disclosed. DETAIL serves enterprise and mid-market clients across Nigeria's banking, energy, power distribution, infrastructure finance, gas, telecommunications, and pension sectors. Documented mandates include advisory roles on Nigeria's ₦416 billion ($290 million) Eko DisCo acquisition, a ₦272.9 billion Fidelity Bank equity capital raise, a ₦20 billion commercial paper programme for Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank, a ₦5 billion UCIF-to-Husk Power solar mini-grid debt facility, and listings and bond issuances on the Nigerian Exchange. The client engagement model is direct partner-led delivery with no intermediary channels; client acquisition runs on reputation, referrals, thought leadership (newsletters, guides, articles), and industry event participation.

DETAIL's technology footprint is limited to a Microsoft SharePoint-based client portal for document retrieval. There is no proprietary technology platform, no public API, and no disclosed AI tooling. The firm operates as a privately-held partnership with no external institutional investors or parent company, with leadership including Managing Partner Temidayo Ajayi and Co-Managing Partner Dolapo Kukoyi. In 2025, DETAIL announced a cross-border partnership with a Luxembourg firm (LLF) and elevated two new partners, signaling intent to scale internationally and deepen its bench for capital markets, power, and infrastructure mandates.

Name

Detail Commercial Solicitors

Legal name

Detail Commercial Solicitors

Website

https://detailsolicitors.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Detail Commercial Solicitors is a Lagos-based Nigerian commercial law firm specializing exclusively in non-courtroom transactional advisory across M&A, capital markets, energy, infrastructure, and private equity, serving enterprise and mid-market clients in Nigeria's banking, power, and infrastructure sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI), Transaction Services (Financial, Tax & Commercial Due Diligence) (BPAHAOAB)

Keywords

• Commercial legal advisory
• Capital markets advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions law
• Energy and infrastructure law
• Transactional legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory and Transactional Services: DETAIL generates revenue through fees for professional legal services, including M&A advisory, capital markets transactions, energy and infrastructure deals, financing arrangements, and regulatory advisory. Services are billed on a transactional basis for specific mandates rather than a recurring subscription model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Detail Commercial Solicitors provides non-courtroom commercial legal advisory services to enterprises and mid-market companies operating in Nigeria. Its core work spans M&A, capital markets (commercial paper programmes, bond issuances, public offers, rights issues, listings), energy/power/infrastructure transactions, private equity, finance and tax advisory, real estate, and technology/digital economy matters. Services are billed on a per-transaction basis and delivered directly by the firm's partners and legal team.

Product overview

Detail Commercial Solicitors (DETAIL) is Nigeria's first commercial solicitor firm specializing exclusively in non-courtroom practice. The firm operates as a single integrated legal advisory practice offering multiple specialized service areas rather than a software product platform. The core offering consists of seven interconnected legal advisory services: Corporate & Commercial, Energy/Power/Infrastructure, Finance & Capital Markets, Tax Advisory, Private Equity, Real Estate & Construction, and Technology & Digital Economy. These practice areas are supported by a client portal for document access and transaction management. The firm is headquartered in Lagos with a team including Managing Partner Temidayo Ajayi, Co-Managing Partner Dolapo Kukoyi, and various partners and associates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate & Commercial Advisory Legal advisory services for corporate and commercial matters, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and general corporate governance, delivered to enterprises and mid-market companies in Nigeria.
• Energy, Power & Infrastructure Advisory Legal counsel for energy, power, and infrastructure transactions, including power sector acquisitions, gas sector investments, and renewable energy projects, for utilities, IPPs, gas distributors, and infrastructure funds operating in Nigeria.
• Finance & Capital Markets Advisory Legal services for capital markets transactions, including commercial paper programmes, bond issuances, public offers, rights issues, debt facilities, and listings on the Nigerian Exchange, for banks, microfinance banks, issuers, and underwriters.
• Legal Tax Advisory Tax advisory services related to corporate transactions and regulatory compliance under Nigerian tax laws, provided to enterprises and financial institutions.
• Private Equity Advisory Legal counsel for private equity transactions, fund structuring, and investment advisory services for private equity firms, pension funds, and corporate investors.
• Real Estate & Construction Advisory Legal services for real estate transactions, property development, and construction-related matters for property developers, investors, and corporate occupiers.
• Technology & Digital Economy Advisory Legal advisory for technology sector transactions, including telecom infrastructure, fiber-to-the-home broadband, and digital economy regulations, for telecoms, broadband, and technology companies.
• Client Portal Microsoft SharePoint-based virtual platform that enables clients to retrieve transaction documents, access secure login, and manage their engagement with the firm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Led advisory on Nigeria's largest private power sector deal in over a decade — ₦416 billion ($290 million) acquisition of Eko DisCo
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Luxembourg Firm (LLF)not specifiedStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2025DETAIL announced a partnership with a Luxembourg firm (LLF), combining decades of diverse experience, market insight, and cross-border network. The partnership is designed to serve private and institutional investors, multinational corporations, and emerging businesses with cross-border advisory capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AELEX: Nigerian full-service law firm with significant energy, infrastructure, and dispute resolution practices. Comparable in transactional energy mandate work and corporate advisory.
• Templars: Top-tier Nigerian commercial law firm with deep M&A, banking & finance, energy, and capital markets practices. Highly comparable mandate profile to DETAIL.
• Aluko & Oyebode: Lagos-based full-service Nigerian law firm with a leading corporate, M&A, energy, and project finance practice. Directly comparable to DETAIL given overlapping clientele in power, oil & gas, and capital markets.
• SPA Ajibade & Co: Nigerian commercial law firm with strong corporate, energy, infrastructure, and finance practices. Comparable in scope and clientele, particularly for energy and capital markets mandates.
• Banwo & Ighodalo: Lagos-based Nigerian law firm focused on corporate, finance, energy, and capital markets advisory. Directly comparable practice mix and clientele to DETAIL.
• Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie: One of Nigeria's oldest and most prominent corporate law firms with strong energy, infrastructure, and capital markets practices. Closely comparable client base and transaction types.

Broad incumbents

• Bowmans (Nigeria): Pan-African law firm with established Nigerian presence offering corporate, M&A, energy, and finance advisory. Comparable client work, but operates at broader regional scale.
• Dentons (Nigeria): Global law firm with Nigerian affiliate offices, providing corporate, energy, and capital markets advisory. Overlaps with DETAIL on complex M&A and energy mandates but at much larger scale.
• Freshfields (Africa): International firm advising on cross-border M&A, capital markets, and energy deals involving Nigeria. Overlaps with DETAIL on premium cross-border advisory mandates.
• Clifford Chance (Africa): Magic Circle firm with strong African practice advising on high-end M&A, project finance, and capital markets involving Nigeria. Competes with DETAIL for large cross-border mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/detailnigeria
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmibEGzl6KDNnoboWf3AEqA
• Facebookfacebook.com/DETAILSolicitors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/detail-commercial-solicitors
• Instagraminstagram.com/detailsolicitors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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