The practice at Olajide Oyewole LLP continues to represent domestic and international clients in development projects, acquisition financing, lending matters and cross-border investment work. Practice head Dayo Idowu and Taiwo Peregrino are highly regarded for their expertise in corporate and project finance and M&A.

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Key clients

  • Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
  • Oando Plc
  • The Company for Habitat and Housing in Africa (Shelter Afrique)
  • Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
  • Mitsubishi Power Europe Limited
  • Argentil Capital Partners Limited
  • Powergas Nigeria Limited
  • Mobile Power Limited
  • BB Energy Nigeria Limited
  • First Modular Gas Systems Limited
  • Lekki Concession Company
  • Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Limited
  • Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries
  • Shell Plc
  • Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
  • Lagos State Government
  • Future Energies Africa Ltd
  • Lagata Group
  • Starsight Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Shell Plc on its acquisition of Daystar Power Group.
  • Acted as local counsel to Dogstar Mauritius on its merger with SolarAfrica Energy.
  • Advised Mainstream Energy Solutions Ltd/Quest Electricity Nigeria Limited on its acquisition of a 60% stake, valued at NGN19,000,000,000, in Yola Electricity Distribution Company Plc.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dayo Idowu

Other key lawyers

Taiwo Peregrino, Oluyemi Oyewole, Saheed Alao