Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Nigeria
Band 1
Email address
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+234 (1) 462 8360-71Chambers Review
ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode is a highly respected law firm that demonstrates an enviable track record advising on sophisticated oil and gas issues. It acts for prominent energy industry clients based in and outside of Nigeria on compliance and financing, with the further capabilities to assist with tax advisory mandates. The firm also demonstrates considerable prowess in minerals and energy projects.
Work Highlights
- ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode advised a consortium of contractors, including Mota-Engil, on the engineering, procurement and construction of an oil refinery on the Malembo plain in Angola.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Aluko & Oyebode really work to ensure that the commercial intention of parties is met, while providing solutions and advice on challenges."
"The firm has a broad-based team with expertise and experience in various areas, which provides a platform for a cross-fertilisation of skills when handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"We get the best quality of advice on every matter we do."
"The firm was excellent with us on the matter we worked on."
"Aluko & Oyebode really work to ensure that the commercial intention of parties is met, while providing solutions and advice on challenges."
"The firm has a broad-based team with expertise and experience in various areas, which provides a platform for a cross-fertilisation of skills when handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"We get the best quality of advice on every matter we do."
"The firm was excellent with us on the matter we worked on."
Notable Practitioners
Firm co-founder Gbenga Oyebode has a wealth of experience in project financing matters as part of his renowned natural resources practice, having acted for foreign investors and other international entities for many years.
"Gbenga Oyebode is a seasoned practitioner."
Oghogho Makinde features prominently on joint ventures, compliance mandates and project structuring matters. She typically assists clients in the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors.
"Oghogho Makinde's strong commercial knowledge, determination and responsiveness to our needs have made our relationship a mutually beneficial one."
Reginald Udom is well known for his financing work in the energy sector in Nigeria, advising on a range of projects. He also acts for lenders on infrastructure developments. A respected and highly visible lawyer in the market, he is also the firm's managing partner.
"Reginald Udom remains a dependable and extremely supportive resource."