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Banwo & Ighodalo

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria


Banwo & Ighodalo

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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.

Clients (30)

  • Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
  • Black Rhino
  • BlackRose Partners
  • Bureau of Public Enterprises
  • General Electric Corporation
  • Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited
  • Chevron Nigeria Limited
  • Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
  • Karpower International B.V.
  • Mulak Energy Limited
  • Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited
  • Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc
  • ND Western Limited
  • Shoreline Natural Resources Limited
  • Niger Delta Petroleum Resources Limited
  • Oriental Energy Resources Limited
  • Sahara Field Production Limited
  • Seven Energy Group
  • Shell International B.V.
  • Greenville Oil and Gas Company Limited
  • Promasidor Nigeria Limited
  • Mantrac Nigeria Limited
  • Everty Nigeria Limited
  • Skypower Global
  • Siemens Limited
  • Corona Schools Trust Council
  • Family Home Funds Limited
  • The World Bank Group
  • Trennco Power Limited
  • Several banks and financial institutions

Industries (10)

  • Oil & Gas
  • Power
  • Mining
  • Financial Services
  • Consultancy
  • Construction
  • Hospitality
  • Public Sector
  • Infrastructure
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - Nigeria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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 has further experience in the power sector, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy issues. The law firm is well positioned to represent an array of clients in transactions and project development mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Banwo & Ighodalo advised Renaissance Africa Energy on the acquisition of the entirety of the shareholding in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria.

Strengths

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  • Banwo & Ighodalo has an excellent customer-centric practice that adds great value to its client's business and operations.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Banwo & Ighodalo has a team of well trained lawyers that delivers the job. The work is quick and effectively delivered.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Banwo & Ighodalo is client focused, efficient and very experienced, with a deep bench of multidisciplinary lawyers.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • The team is always there for us. The lawyers proactively reach out to us and want to be involved, so we know that they are one call away.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kenneth Etim
    Band 1Kenneth Etim

    Kenneth Etim

    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.

    • Kenneth Etim is an excellent lawyer.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Stella Duru
    Band 2Stella Duru

    Stella Duru

    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.
    • Stella Duru is very experienced, commercial and strategic. You can count on her to always deliver excellence.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Akindeji Oyebode
    Band 4Akindeji Oyebode

    Akindeji Oyebode

    Akindeji Oyebode is regularly involved in the law 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 showcases a high-level understanding of the oil and gas laws. He advises clients appropriately and maintains great client relations.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Kehinde Ojuawo
    Band 4Kehinde Ojuawo

    Kehinde Ojuawo

    Kehinde Ojuawo is active in transactional mandates for energy and oil and gas clients. He is further able to assist with concession arrangements and project finance deals.

    • Kehinde Ojuawo is extremely diligent and knows his audience really well.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • He is a dynamic and assuring lawyer.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

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