Bola Ajibola & Co., plays an active role in the legal, regulatory and policy issues as well as commercial and fiscal matters that arise in oil, gas and power, and renewable energy transactions. We provide consultation and regulatory advise to major corporations in transactions relating to energy and utilities finance, energy mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, electricity and gas transmission, distribution and supply, power purchase, off-take and tolling arrangements, We also conduct legal and entry due diligence in relation to the acquisition of commercial assets.
Our lead adviser on oil and gas has been involved in advisory work for sovereign states, lenders and developers on oil and gas and mining transactions in over 28 countries, as well as advising international and indigenous oil and gas companies in Africa at all the stages of the life cycle of oil and gas projects, mining and power investments, from framework arrangements with host states, joint ventures and strategic alliances to divestment and acquisition of assets, through to the commercial and financing arrangements for exploration, engineering and construction, production and marketing activities.
The firm provides legal services to clients with respect to the mining industry which includes analysis of the legal framework regarding the operations and the laws governing the sector, regulatory compliance, contracts and agreements, environmental and social impact assessment, and dispute resolution.
Apart from these services, our firm provides assistance and support to clients in obtaining necessary accreditation, licenses and permits from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Department of Petroleum Resources, relevant government agencies, and ensuring compliance with laws, rules, regulations and guidelines in the oil sectors.
In doing this, we render consultation and advisory services on relevant tax matters including other legal issues relating to the disposal and acquisition of petroleum products.