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Olaniwun Ajayi LP

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Olaniwun Ajayi LP

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  • Olaniwun Ajayi LP stands out for its business-oriented approach and high-quality advice in the power, infrastructure and oil & gas sectors. Clients seek out the firm for its ability to understand their needs and the complexities of the sectors in which they operate and to offer solutions that allow them to achieve their goals efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.
  • The firm’s oil & gas practice group is particularly active advising midstream operations in Nigeria. The team has advised on the development of refinery projects that are essential to meeting the Federal Government’s objective to drastically reduce its importation of refined petroleum products, and a gas plant that is key to increasing Nigeria’s domestic production and consumption of gas.
  • The firm advised on some of the first transactions to be conceived in the context of the Reformed NESI (Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry), following the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005. The team’s track has been involved in the acquisition and/or concession of five out of six power generation companies and six out of eleven distribution companies.
  • Clients look to the firm for its unrivalled experience in advising the construction, development, financing, acquisition, and operation of power assets.

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Projects & Energy - Nigeria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Olaniwun Ajayi is a highly respected law firm that has a particularly established practice in the infrastructure and power projects sectors in Nigeria. The team adeptly advises investors, operators, lenders and governments on development and financing matters, and possesses further experience in oil and gas mandates, often advising on midstream operations. It also ably advises on energy transactions and disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Olaniwun Ajayi advised Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Fund on the acquisition of a 60% equity stake in Eko Electricity Distribution Company.

Strengths

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  • Olaniwun Ajayi has market-leading knowledge of the sector and the ability to think outside the box and come up with acceptable solutions.

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  • Its team is well versed across the board and provides extremely valuable advice and feedback.

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  • Olaniwun Ajayi is highly regarded for its efficiency and client-centric approach.

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  • The team is able to articulate the client's issues clearly and bring its experience from different types of projects to solve problems.

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  • The firm offers quick responses and huge experience in this domain.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Wolemi Esan
    Wolemi Esan

    Wolemi Esan

    Wolemi Esan is a leading lawyer who is well respected in the energy sector in Nigeria. He is particularly recognised for his electricity and infrastructure work, and has further experience representing public bodies and financial institutions.

    • Wolemi Esan is a market leader who is very diverse in his practice.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

    • Wolemi Esan is a very sound lawyer who has broad knowledge of legal issues relating to different sectors of the economy.

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    • Wolemi's vast knowledge base is very helpful in the transactions.

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  • Tominiyi Owolabi
    Tominiyi Owolabi

    Tominiyi Owolabi

    Tominiyi Owolabi features prominently on infrastructure and oil and gas mandates in Nigeria. His presence on financing and asset acquisition deals in the industry is also significant.

    • Tominiyi Owolabi provides excellent legal counsel and advice.

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  • Chukwuemeka Osuji
    Chukwuemeka Osuji

    Chukwuemeka Osuji

    Chukwuemeka Osuji advises a diverse clientele from the oil and gas sector on acquisitions and divestments, as well as infrastructure project financing.

    • Chukwuemeka Osuji provides sound support to clients.

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  • Damilola Salawu
    Damilola Salawu

    Damilola Salawu

    Damilola Salawu is well placed to assist his clients in transactional mandates, including acquisitions and divestments in the oil and gas space. He has further experience in project development.

    • Damilola Salawu is a very dependable resource who demonstrates a keen understanding of the business and legal trends.

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