Full-service firm Abdulai, Taiwo & Co has a solid track record in handling matters for clients in the energy, infrastructure, ports, and PPP spaces. Kunle Ayansola is well versed in advising on power asset purchase agreements, having extensive experience in the energy sector following his secondment at the Energy Company of Nigeria. Akin Osinbajo is a key name in the department for contentious work, and Ladi Taiwo fields expertise in handling infrastructure matters.

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Key clients

  • African Refinery Port Harcourt Ltd.
  • Transmission Company of Nigeria
  • Bureau of Public Enterprises
  • Central Electric and Utilities Ltd.
  • China Energy Engineering Co. Ltd.
  • Sakr Power Generation Systems Ltd.
  • Solar Sisters Enterpreneurs Ltd. Gte.
  • AG Goldtrust Co. Ltd.
  • PV-Water International

Work highlights

  • Advising African Refinery Port Harcourt Ltd. on establishing a USD 1.67 billion joint venture refinery with Petroleum Co. Ltd.
  • Advising Sector Lead Limited on a waste-to-energy project.
  • Advising Central Electric and Utilities and China Energy Engineering Company Ltd on a bid for the acquisition of Olorunsogo II Power Plant and Benin (Ihovbor) Generation Co.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kunle Ayansola, Ladi Taiwo, Akin Osinbajo  

Other key lawyers

Busola Awobona, Tope Coker