Infrastructure, Power & Energy
Balogun Harold provides comprehensive legal counsel across Africa's infrastructure, power, and energy sectors, with particular expertise in large-scale infrastructure development, energy regulation, and natural resource management. Our team serves multinational corporations, government entities, private investors, and local operators navigating Nigeria's critical infrastructure landscape and energy markets. We specialize in infrastructure law across African markets, advising on public-private partnerships, project finance structures, land acquisition, environmental compliance, and regulatory approvals. Our infrastructure, power & energy practice combines deep industry knowledge with comprehensive legal expertise, serving clients across Nigeria and Africa. We understand the unique regulatory and commercial challenges facing businesses in this sector and provide strategic counsel that helps clients navigate complex legal landscapes while achieving their business objectives. Our team delivers practical, business-focused solutions that protect client interests while facilitating growth and innovation. We work with leading corporations, financial institutions, and investors to structure transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risks effectively.
Our energy practice covers oil and gas operations, renewable energy development, power sector regulation, and mining activities, while our infrastructure expertise addresses transportation networks, urban development, and industrial facilities. With extensive experience in Nigeria's infrastructure and energy sectors, we understand the complex interplay between government regulation, international standards, and commercial objectives. Our team provides strategic counsel that balances developmental goals with regulatory compliance, helping infrastructure and energy companies execute complex projects while managing legal risks and stakeholder relationships in Africa's dynamic markets.
With extensive experience representing clients in infrastructure, power & energy matters, Balogun Harold has established itself as a trusted advisor in this sector. Our team's deep understanding of Nigerian law, combined with international best practices, enables us to provide strategic guidance that helps clients maintain competitive advantage while ensuring regulatory compliance. We work closely with clients to develop comprehensive legal strategies that align with their business goals and support long-term success in Nigeria's dynamic market. Our approach emphasizes proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning, enabling clients to make informed decisions and achieve their business objectives.
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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
How Foreign Companies Can Legally Buy Minerals in Nigeria: A Buyer’s Guide
Section 94 of the Act prohibits anyone from purchasing any mineral without a valid license to purchase minerals issued by the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD). This licence ensures that MMSD can monitor the origin, quality, and legality of mineral transactions, prevent smuggling, and to enforce reporting rules.
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.
Evaluating Labour Guidelines and Cost Drivers in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry: A Review in Light of the Cost Efficiency Incentives Order, 2025
The recently issued Cost Efficiency Incentives Order, 2025 rightly identifies the need for efficiency in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. However, as we noted in o...
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