LAWYER PROFILE

Kenneth Etim

Global 2026

Banwo & Ighodalo

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy

Nigeria

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Banwo & Ighodalo

Practice Areas

Energy and Natural Resources, Projects/Infrastructure/Finance, Shipping

Career

Ken is the Managing Partner of Banwo & Ighodalo, a leading first-class multi-disciplinary law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Ken obtained his law degree from the University of Uyo, and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1991. Ken is recognized, and has been ranked as a world leading energy lawyer for the preceding fifteen (15) years. He has been involved in most of the firm’s numerous energy and natural resources transactions, as well as infrastructure projects.

Ken also routinely advises numerous indigenous oil and gas players on all aspects of the Nigerian oil and gas sector, including Shoreline Natural Resources Limited, ND Western Limited, Oriental Energy Resources Limited, Sahara Group and the Seven Energy Group. Ken has extensive experience advising on all aspects of the Nigerian Electricity supply industry. He was actively involved in the Nigerian Power sector reform initiative, and is presently involved in advising on gas utilization projects as well as solar power projects in Nigeria.

Professional Memberships

Nigerian Bar Association

Association of International Petroleum Negotiators

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Projects & Energy - Nigeria

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Kenneth 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 law firm's most impressive projects and transactions.

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