Kunle Ajagbe
Partner | Head of Corporate & Commercial Practice
About me
Kunle is a seasoned corporate and commercial lawyer, widely respected for his strategic counsel to both local and international clients across a broad spectrum of industries. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1999, he has led complex transactions and legal reforms over two decades, earning a reputation for his uncommon insight into regulatory compliance, governance, foreign investment, and legal risk management.
Kunle has served in senior roles at top-tier Nigerian commercial law firms where he spearheaded corporate advisory mandates, merger and acquisition transactions, and high-value cross-border joint ventures. His experience includes advising multinationals, regulatory agencies, startups, and development institutions on structuring investments, optimizing legal operations, and navigating Nigeria’s evolving commercial landscape.
A trusted adviser on policy and regulatory matters, Kunle plays an instrumental role in fostering commercial ties between Nigerian and international businesses particularly India, where he continues to support cross-border commercial collaborations across energy, manufacturing, tech, and infrastructure sectors.
Recognized in Who’s Who Legal, Kunle is also an essayist, public policy commentator, and legal educator. He has contributed thought leadership to BusinessDay, Gateway House, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). His engagements include volunteer facilitation for the Fate Foundation, the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, and the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse, reflecting his passion for legal empowerment and social impact.
Kunle is a Director of the Nigerian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI), a Trustee of Global Rights Nigeria, and an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association and the International Bar Association.
Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Law
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Mergers & Acquisitions
Joint Ventures & Foreign Investment
Corporate Governance & Strategic Advisory