Legal Practice Area

Energy, Oil & Gas Law

Specialist legal advisory for upstream, midstream, and downstream operators, investors, and regulators navigating Nigeria's dynamic petroleum and energy sector under the PIA and related legislation.

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Overview

Deep expertise in Nigeria's energy sector

Our Energy, Oil & Gas practice advises international oil companies, indigenous operators, midstream processors, gas distributors, power companies, and investors on the full spectrum of legal issues arising in Nigeria's energy sector.

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 has fundamentally transformed the legal and regulatory landscape for Nigeria's oil and gas sector. Our team has been at the forefront of advising clients on the implications of the PIA — from new licensing regimes and fiscal terms to NNPC Limited's commercialisation and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.

We combine deep sector knowledge with transactional expertise to support our clients from licence acquisition through to project development, operations, and exit.

What We Handle

Key Areas of Practice

Upstream Licensing & PSAs

OPL/OML applications, production sharing contracts, farm-in/farm-out agreements, and joint operating agreements under the PIA regime.

PIA Compliance & Advisory

Advising on PIA transition provisions, host community development trusts, new fiscal terms, and regulatory interface with NUPRC and NMDPRA.

Gas Infrastructure & LNG

Gas supply agreements, transportation and processing contracts, LNG off-take arrangements, and gas-to-power project structuring.

Energy Project Finance

Financing structures for oil and gas projects, including reserve-based lending, security documentation, and intercreditor arrangements.

Divestments & Acquisitions

Legal due diligence, SPA negotiation, regulatory approvals, and consent processing for oil block acquisitions and divestments.

Renewable Energy

Solar, wind, and mini-grid project development, NERC licensing, power purchase agreements, and off-grid energy regulations.

Our Methodology

Navigating the PIA era with confidence and clarity

Regulatory Mapping

We map the applicable regulatory requirements under the PIA and ancillary legislation, identifying the approvals and timelines for your specific project.

Transaction Structuring

We structure your transaction to optimise for the new PIA fiscal regime, community development obligations, and equity participation requirements.

Documentation & Negotiation

We draft and negotiate all project and transactional documents, ensuring your interests are protected across the full project lifecycle.

Regulatory Interface

We liaise with NUPRC, NMDPRA, NERC, and other regulatory bodies to obtain necessary approvals and manage ongoing regulatory relationships.