Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Nigeria
Band 1
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Provided by Banwo & Ighodalo
Banwo & Ighodalo’s Project & Energy team comprises highly skilled and experienced lawyers with vast knowledge in transactions related to project development and the energy sector. The team has advised on numerous transactions including the acquisition and construction of oil and gas facilities; corporate restructuring within the Energy sector; crude/gas supply arrangements; development of power projects; gas monetization and utilization projects as well as acquisition, construction, financing and lease of real property in Nigeria.
Our clients include governments, national oil companies, international oil companies, marginal field owners, public and private companies, private equity and corporate investors, financial institutions and foreign law firms. The team advises the national oil company on its forward sale and prepayment transactions for the funding of its exploration and production activities and project development. Historically, we advised on the privatisation of the Nigerian power sector and establishment of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Recently, the team advised the Federal Government of Nigeria on the sale of Afam Genco (which comprises of Afam Power Plc and Afam Three Fast Power Limited) to Transcorp Power Consortium for N105,000,000,000; and is presently advising contractors and financiers in connection with the conceptualization, structuring, development, construction and financing of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano pipeline.
Chambers Review
Banwo & Ighodalo is a well-regarded Nigerian law firm with a strong cohort of experienced projects and energy lawyers who specialise in the acquisition and disposal of oil and gas assets, the construction of industry facilities and gas supply arrangements. It possesses further experience in the power sector, with an emphasis on renewable energy issues. The firm is well positioned to represent an array of clients in transactions and project development mandates.
Work Highlights
- Banwo & Ighodalo acted for Mulak Energy on the development and operation of a gas processing plant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Banwo & Ighodalo provides client-focused and business-centred advice, and they never take their eyes off the ball. They get the deal through and ensure the client is satisfied."
"The firm understands the sector well and advises and structures contracts properly."
"Banwo & Ighodalo demonstrates its ability to handle complex and sophisticated transactions. Its advice and counsel is invaluable."
"The advice always considers the full picture and is practical."
"Banwo & Ighodalo provides client-focused and business-centred advice, and they never take their eyes off the ball. They get the deal through and ensure the client is satisfied."
"The firm understands the sector well and advises and structures contracts properly."
"Banwo & Ighodalo demonstrates its ability to handle complex and sophisticated transactions. Its advice and counsel is invaluable."
"The advice always considers the full picture and is practical."
Notable Practitioners
Ken Etim is a prominent Nigerian lawyer who fields expert knowledge of project financing matters, representing a diverse range of clients from the electricity and oil and gas markets. He is a regular feature on the firm's most impressive projects and transactions.
"Ken Etim has a deep understanding of issues and is very client-focused. He offers huge support to our company."
"Ken is an amazing professional with such a depth of knowledge."
"He is a very strong practitioner."
Stella Duru possesses a wide-ranging practice and enjoys a rapidly growing profile in the energy and natural resources space in Nigeria. Her expertise encompasses all aspects of oil and gas transactions and project financing matters.
Akindeji Oyebode is regularly involved in the firm's key mandates. He notably advises developers on oil and gas projects, and he is also well equipped to assist with corporate transactions.
"Akindeji Oyebode is a strong support to our company."
"He is very easy to work with and always ready to assist."
Ranked Lawyers at
Banwo & Ighodalo
Nigeria
Members
Provided by Banwo & Ighodalo
Akindeji Akinbode
Destiny Ogedegbe
Ibiyemi Ajiboye
Kehinde Ojuawo
Olamide Oshikoya
Olumide Osundolire
Oluwatosin Mudele
Peter Achunine
Clients
Provided by Banwo & Ighodalo
Black Rhino
BlackRose Partners
Bureau of Public Enterprises
Chevron Nigeria Limited
Corona Schools Trust Council
Everty Nigeria Limited
Family Home Funds Limited
General Electric Corporation
Greenville Oil and Gas Company Limited
Karpower International B.V.
Mantrac Nigeria Limited
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
Mulak Energy Limited
ND Western Limited
Niger Delta Petroleum Resources Limited
Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Oriental Energy Resources Limited
Promasidor Nigeria Limited
Sahara Field Production Limited
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc
Seven Energy Group
Several banks and financial institutions
Shell International B.V.
Shoreline Natural Resources Limited
Siemens Limited
Skypower Global
The World Bank Group
Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited
Trennco Power Limited
Industries
Provided by Banwo & Ighodalo
Construction
Consultancy
Financial Services
Hospitality
Infrastructure
Mining
Oil & Gas
Power
Public Sector
Transportation