Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria
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Provided by Odujinrin & Adefulu
Our Energy Practice is a leading advisor in Nigeria, covering oil and gas, electricity and renewables, and mining. We provide strategic advise on regulatory frameworks, project structuring, financing, acquisitions, and compliance, guiding regulators and operators through complex reforms.
The firm's recent highlights include acting as legal advisers to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on the landmark Oil Prospecting Licence 245 concession under the Petroleum Industry Act; advising First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited on acquisitions and financing of Oil Mining Leases 83/85 and other assets; supporting African Export-Import Bank on a US$550 million bridge facility to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprise; and guiding Chevron Nigeria Limited on the implications of the Petroleum Industry Act. We have also advised on electricity sector reforms, fertilizer expansion projects, and mining licence structuring under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 and the 2022 Regulations.
Our clients include the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited, African Export-Import Bank, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Rand Merchant Bank, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, and Oando PLC. With decades of experience and landmark transactions, we consistently deliver results that shape Nigeria’s energy landscape.
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Odujinrin & Adefulu is sought out for its profound expertise in the power and energy sector, with a remit that spans oil and gas, electricity, divestments, acquisitions, privatisation processes and project finance matters. The law firm is retained by an impressive roster of domestic and international clients in the oil and gas industry to advise on contractual and transactional matters.
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Odujinrin & Adefulu advised ADW Energy Assets on its divestment from the Ruta Marginal Field.
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Odujinrin & Adefulu has a reputation for excellence and a track record of delivering successful outcomes for its client. It displays excellent knowledge of the oil and gas sector.
The firm knows the ins and out of the applicable regulations.
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Adeoye Adefulu works across the gamut of oil, gas and power project mandates, including finance transactions and acquisitions. He is well versed in representing significant domestic and international clients in the power sector.
Adeoye Adefulu has practical hands-on experience; he is able to move things from a commercial side in a way that you would not necessarily expect from a lawyer.
Adeoye Adefulu is a very astute lawyer with excellent knowledge of the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
He is extremely knowledgeable and shares this knowledge with his clients.
He really helps you get to the finish line on time.
Head of Projects & Energy
Provided by Odujinrin & Adefulu
Lateef Bamidele
Timothy Atasie
Tawakalt Oseni
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