Infrastructure, Power & Energy
We provide comprehensive legal expertise in infrastructure development, energy projects, and power generation across traditional and renewable sectors.
We support our Clients with:
Notable Experience
Cross Border Gas Pipeline
Advised on the review and amendment of the International Project Agreement and commercial agreements of the $974 million West Africa Gas Pipeline.
Domestic Gas Pipeline
Advised on the regulatory framework and commercial agreements for the $3 billion East West Offshore Gas Gathering System.
Health Infrastructure
Advised on the bid for and review of the public private partnership agreement of the US$60 million Lagos Medipark 140-bed multi-specialist hospital project
Real Estate
Advised on the financing and development of a US$20 million mixed-use real estate project, overseeing design, construction, and delivery of residential, commercial, and social infrastructure components.
Market Entry
Advised an international power and utilities company on market entry into Nigeria, including regulatory compliance, securing all required licenses, and establishing local operations in line with Nigerian legal and commercial frameworks.
Insights & Updates
Defence & Security Financing in Nigeria: Recent Developments
The establishment of the Defence and Security Infrastructure Fund represents a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture
LASPA: Parking Regulations in Lagos State
Parking in Lagos is no longer an unregulated free-for-all. Since the enactment of the Lagos State Parking Authority Law, 2018 and the operational rollout of the Lagos State Parking Authority, the State has moved to bring both public and private parking under a unified regulatory framework.
Lagos State Publishes List of Over 170 Illegal Estates
The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has issued a formal public notice identifying more than 170 real estate developments in Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, Eti-Osa, and other areas as non-compliant estates ( the "Illegal Estates Notice")
LASBCA “Request-for-Documents” Letters: Key Considerations
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has begun mass-issuing “Request for Documents” notices to property owners in Lagos State.
Doing Business with the Nigerian Government: Key Considerations for Private Sector Players
From oil to infrastructure and digital regulation, Nigeria’s Federal Government sits at the center of the nation’s economic activity. For private investors, public partnerships can be transformative, but they’re also uniquely complex. This article distills practical lessons and legal insights for private companies seeking to engage the Nigerian Government effectively.
Shell v. Minister of Petroleum Resources: Matters Arising
We offer an evaluation of the court’s reasoning in Shell v. Petroleum Development Company Ltd v. Minister of Petroleum Resources in light of constitutional and administrative law principles.
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline: Reflections on the WAGP Tariff Methodology
The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) represents one of Africa’s most ambitious cross-border infrastructure projects.
New Rules for Fintechs in the Electricity Sector
Third-Party Collection Service Providers (CSPs) are now required to obtain licensing and approval from the NERC
Off-Plan Property Purchases in Lagos: Key Considerations
Many off-plan real estate developers do not set out to be fraudulent. In reality, many real estate developers are ambitious but undercapitalised and understructured. The result is not necessarily fraud but avoidable failure.
Roads & Highways Financing in Nigeria - Key Legal Considerations
Nigeria has an infrastructure financing gap of over $3 trillion, and it needs to spend at least $100 billion annually for the next 30 years to close this gap
Ground Rent in Abuja, Nigeria - Legal Considerations
Ground rent is distinct from the commercial rent payable by a tenant
Managing Residential Estates in Lagos: Estate Dues Issues
In that case, the Residents’ Association requested estate dues covering security, waste management, and other community services, from Megawatts, a new resident.