The energy team at ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode garners praise for providing 'thorough legal advice' on a broad spectrum of matters, including related commercial agreements, the acquisition of assets, and contentious issues. Oghogho Makinde and Kofo Dosekun co-lead the practice; Makinde has solid expertise in advising on environmental laws and permits, and both practitioners are instructed in project finance and regulatory work. Gbenga Oyebode and Oludare Senbore are key names for transactional matters. Olagoke Kuye is singled out for his contributions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Aluko & Oyebode are very thorough in their legal advice.’
  • ‘They are innovative and solution driven.’
  • ‘Great response time.’
  • ‘Reliable advice.’
  • ‘Super responsive with good knowledge of the market.’

Key clients

  • Guaranty Trust Bank Limited
  • Petrogap Oil and Gas
  • A consortium of Contractors
  • Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC
  • First Bank of Nigeria Limited
  • Fidelity Bank Plc
  • First City Monument Bank Limited
  • Sterling Bank Plc

Work highlights

  • Advised a consortium of contractors on all legal matters pertaining to the installation of a barrels refinery in Angola.
  • Advised Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC on three differentiated cash reserve requirement facilities under the CBN Gas Intervention Fund Guidelines.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kofo Dosekun, Oghogho Makinde

Other key lawyers

Gbenga Oyebode, Oludare Senbore, Olagoke Kuye, Funmilayo Otsemobor, Victor Oluwajobi, Cephas Caleb