Banwo & Ighodalo boasts a notable client list and vast experience of handling significant and high-value energy and natural resource transactions. The team can assist across a comprehensive spectrum of issues including the acquisition and disposal of oil and gas facilities, the negotiation of oil and gas supply arrangements, project financing and construction of facilities. Ken Etim is described as ‘incredibly experienced and can speak with deep knowledge on a range of subjects.’ Stella Duru has knowledge across all stages of the energy project value chain, whilst Kehinde Ojuawo is recognised for his expertise in crude oil sale arrangements and prepayment financing. Akindeji Oyebode is a key lawyer, whilst Lekan Dairo and Onyinye Dimkpagu make significant contributions from associate level.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The B&I team is absolutely top of the market in Nigeria for the quality of the technical advice, which is always delivered in a pragmatic and practical format. Strength in depth and quality pervades their entire team from top to bottom in terms of seniority.’
‘Experienced, responsive and authoritative. They are able to guide on areas where law and practice are still evolving.’
Key clients
- Abia State Government
- Bureau of Public Enterprises
Work highlights
- Acted as Nigerian counsel to Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration & Production Corporation in connection with the divestment of its equity interest in the Stubb Creek Marginal Field to Savannah Energy SC Limited.
- Advising Renaissance Africa Energy Holding Limited with regards to its acquisition of Shell Petroleum Company Limited’s entire shareholding in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited.