Wolemi Esan
Olaniwun Ajayi LPThe ‘brilliant, diverse, and very knowledgeable’ team at Olaniwun Ajayi LP handles a broad range of matters, including infrastructure project developments and M&A. Tominiyi Owolabi and Ibi Ogunbiyi are regularly instructed by government entities, while Wolemi Esan is an expert in advising on infrastructure, mining, and power assets. Damilola Salawu has expertise in advising on the acquisition and development of downstream, midstream, and upstream assets. Ganiyat Seriki is a name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A brilliant, diverse, and very knowledgeable team.’
- ‘The team was awesome and unique in its approach to client relationships.’
- ‘The coordination, resourcefulness, and management of Ibi Ogunbiyi was super. The quality of service delivered by the team was top notch and of international standard.’
- ‘Olaniwun Ajayi staffed our project with a team of brilliant individuals who provided high quality yet personable service. The team collaborated with our inhouse team regularly.’
- ‘Ganiyat Seriki demonstrated particularly impressive skill.’
Key clients
- Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Corporation
- Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Company Limited
- NNPC E & P Limited
- Nigeria LNG Limited
- N-Gas Limited
- International Finance Corporation
- Dangote Industries Limited
- Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited
- Seplat Energy Plc
- African Refinery Port Harcourt Limited
- Suntrust Oil Company Limited
- Gasland Company Limited
- Waltersmith Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited
- Aiteo Eastern E & P Limited
- CMES-OMS Petroleum Development Company Limited
- Sahara Group Limited
- West Africa Gas Limited
- ANOH Gas Processing Company Limited
- COPDC Petroleum Development Company Limited
- Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission
- Genesis Hydrocarbon Limited
- COPDC Petroleum Development
- West African Exploration and Production Company Limited
- Ingentia Energies Limited
- SRS E & P Limited
- Energia Limited
- YYConnect Consulting Limited
- Damas Petrochemical and Refinery Limited
- Antan Producing Limited
- HeirsHoldings Oil & Gas Limited
- Energy Company of the Future
- Lagos State Government
- First Global Commerce Solutions
- FGN Power Company Limited
- Africa Finance Corporation
- FG Gold
- Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited
Work highlights
- Advising NNPC E & P Limited on a landmark multi-billion-dollar development of upstream and midstream assets in the Kolmani River area of Northern Nigeria.
- Advising NNPC Limited on the divestment of Addax’s rights under certain production sharing contracts relating to OMLs.
- Advising ECOF on a long-term strategic investment in electricity distribution assets in Nigeria.
Lawyers
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Tominiyi Owolabi
Olaniwun Ajayi LPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tominiyi Owolabi, Wolemi Esan, Ibi Ogunbiyi