Nicholas Okafor co-heads the firm's energy practice and is noted for his capacity to handle a multitude of matters in the power sector, including cross-border power infrastructure projects. His expertise includes project financing and restructuring.

"Nicholas Okafor is a sound lawyer with vast experience."

Folake Elias Adebowale is a Lagos-based lawyer with a wealth of experience in project financing, investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and upstream and downstream oil and gas mandates. She also provides regulatory advice.

Adeola Sunmola is a new entrant to the rankings this year thanks to extensive client feedback. She acts for developers on project developments and is also well placed to assist with transactions and regulatory issues in the energy and power sectors.

"Adeola Sunmola has a very strong work ethic, makes great judgement calls and is resilient."