A Legacy of Value for the Client
PENIEL Solicitors & Advocates began its journey in 1997 as Mohammed, Atteh & Company. Recognized as one of the 100 leading law firms in Nigeria, we were established by Mohammed Aliyu and Femi Atteh (SAN) to provide premier legal counsel to financial institutions.
Our foundation was built on the combined expertise of our founders: Mohammed’s deep experience as an in-house solicitor in the banking sector, and Femi’s formidable track record in Corporate Litigation, Regulatory Compliance, and Insolvency.
In 2007, we reorganized and repositioned for a global future, adopting the name PENIEL. While our name changed, our guiding philosophy—"Value for the Client"—remains our north star, anchored by integrity, hard work, and continuous knowledge improvement.
Strategic Milestones
Inception
Founded as Mohammed, Atteh & Company in Abuja, focusing on Risk Asset Management for Banks.
Oil & Gas Expansion
Appointed Legal Adviser to Moni Pulo Limited for OML 114 production.
The Rebranding
Reorganized as Peniel Solicitors & Advocates with a focus on 'Value for the Client'.
National Recognition
Your Managing Partner appointed to Federal Govt committee for Insurance Law review.
Strategic Growth
Diversified into Sudan oil blocks and African Development Bank financing projects.
Senior Advocate Status
Led by Femi Atteh (SAN), serving Nigeria's largest financial and energy corporations.
To be the legal advisers of choice for the industry leaders of today and tomorrow.
PENIEL was founded to fill a gap in the market for high quality legal advice with a commercial imperative. After nearly thirty years in corporate business, we have never lost our commercial focus.
Commercially Grounded Solutions
Provide high quality, commercially grounded advice that solves our clients‘ business challenges, and sets them up for definitive success.
What Drives Us as a Firm
Client Centric
Everything we do starts with an understanding of our client and the context they operate in.
Innovative
Our advice is bespoke and tailored to our clients and their operational parameters.
Practical
We intentionally combine intellectual rigour with practical, actionable counsel.
Collaborative
We see ourselves as an organic extension of our clients, embedding inside their industry.
Expertise in Corporate Practice
Energy & Infrastructure
- • Advised Moni Pulo Ltd & Western Atlas on OML 114.
- • Transaction Advisor for Sudanese Block 25 financing via Export Credit Norway.
- • Legal advisors to NNDC for OPL 722, 733, and 809.
Insolvency & Recovery
- • Liquidator for Gateway, Sun, and Presidential Insurance companies.
- • Receivership for Mosheshe Group and Akad Industries.
- • Consultants to NDIC on bank winding-up proceedings.
Specialized Sectors
- • Advised NITEL and M-Tel on interconnectivity litigation and site acquisitions.
- • Retained by NERC and Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).
- • Advisers to De La Rue International (UK) on currency printing regulations.
Pro Bono Portfolio
Beyond commercial success, we believe in justice for all. Our firm serves as counsel for indigent persons facing serious criminal charges in High Courts and the Court of Appeal, including landmark cases currently before the Supreme Court.
Meet Our Team
Experience Excellence in Practice
Our office is located in Asokoro, Abuja, ready to serve your global legal needs.
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