Dentons ACAS-Law stands out in the Nigerian market for its 'unmatched experience in the Nigerian petroleum industry'. Felicia Kemi Segun is ‘an invaluable adviser’, and Sola Adepetun is very experienced in handling project finance mandates relating to acquisition and divestment matters in the oil and gas sector. Other key areas of instruction for the team include project development matters, licensing and renewable energy M&A. Omolola Coker and Taiwo Afonja are regularly instructed by multinational energy and natural resources entities. Chinedu Kema and Adeleke Alao are singled out for their contributions.
Testimonials
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- ‘The firm has unmatched experience in all aspects of the Nigerian petroleum industry, from asset acquisitions to bid rounds, to asset divestments and general regulatory interface.’
- ‘The firm's energy practice is very robust and strong. In my engagement with the firm, I found them to be hands-on with the work.’
Key clients
- Decklar Petroleum Ltd
- Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Work highlights
- Advised San Leon Energy Plc on a reverse takeover transaction that would result in the acquisition of all shares in Midwestern Leon Petroleum Limited.
- Advised the Nigeria Governors' Forum on an Electricity Bill.