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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria


Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Rankings

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Projects & Energy - Nigeria

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a well-regarded Nigerian law firm with broad-ranging expertise in finance and transactional matters in the infrastructure and energy industry. It acts for foreign and domestic lenders, developers and investors on acquisition, licensing and regulatory issues that arise in the power and oil and gas sectors. The law firm is active on greenfield and brownfield projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie advised Aiteo in respect to the NNPC/Aiteo joint venture, including the financing, construction and development of the Nembe Crude Export Terminal.

Strengths

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  • Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is extremely responsive, collaborative and knowledgeable on the local legal landscape.

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  • Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie combines deep regulatory expertise with a commercial mindset, allowing the firm to navigate intricate legal and transactional challenges effectively.

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  • Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie has a strong resource base with a diverse skill set and experience.

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  • Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie takes into account the commercial considerations and has a good understanding of the business context.

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  • Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie possesses unique subject expertise across various fields and its work is led by some of the most astute and committed lawyers available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Nicholas Okafor
    Band 2Nicholas Okafor

    Nicholas Okafor

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

    • Nicholas Okafor is an oracle in energy, power and infrastructure and he is very alert to the dynamics of the industry.

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    • Nicholas Okafor is a trusted adviser with a keen understanding of both legal intricacies and commercial realities.

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    • Nicholas Okafor has unparalleled knowledge and an innovative approach to law. He has an exceptional ability to think outside the box and solve complex problems creatively.

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    • He is commitment to clients' success and has outstanding interpersonal skills.

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  • Band 4Adeola Sunmola
    Band 4Adeola Sunmola

    Adeola Sunmola

    Adeola Sunmola 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 is very pragmatic and easy to work with.

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    • Adeola Sunmola is particularly adept at delivering clear and practical advice, even in challenging situations.

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  • Band 4Folake Elias Adebowale
    Band 4Folake Elias Adebowale

    Folake Elias Adebowale

    Folake Elias Adebowale has a wealth of experience in project financing, investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and upstream and downstream oil and gas mandates. She also provides regulatory advice.
    • Folake Elias Adebowale provides commercially sensible solutions to business needs.

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    • Folake is a highly respected and knowledgeable expert in the area of international energy transactions.

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