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
Mini-Bid Licensing Rounds 2022 - A Highlight of the Bid Submission Regulations for Offshore Petroleum Prospecting Licenses in Nigeria
On December 21, 2022, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (the “Commission”) announced licensing rounds for seven (7) offshore blocks covering an area of approximately 6,700 km2 in water depths of 1,150m to 3,100m. This legal update summaries the legal framework, bidding procedure and the eligibility requirements for participating in the licensing round.
Avoiding Permanent Establishment Risk - Nigeria's New Dependent Agents Rule
Presidential Order 5 has thrown up an array of contracting structures between local promoters and foreign OEMs and partners looking to bid for government contracts. These contractual arrangements are increasingly subject to litigation both from a taxation point of view and from the standpoint of counterparty liability and risk. Nigeria wholly consumes foreign technology, and as such, it is expected that such collaborations will continue.
3.5GHz Spectrum Band Auction to Support 5G Deployment in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a public consultation in regard to the upcoming auction of the remaining lots of 2 x 100MHz in the 3.5GHz spectrum band to support 5G deployment in Nigeria
What is Spectrum Licensing?
A radio spectrum is the primary subject of spectrum licensing and as such, it does help to have a background knowledge of what a radio spectrum. In simple terms, a radio spectrum is an electromagnetic spectrum of wave frequencies useful for wireless communication. Radio waves are invisible and undetectable to human sense but lie at the heart of modern communications technology. Radio transmission technology involves electro-magnetic waves radiating outwards from one radio equipment to another.
What is a Permanent Establishment? Do you Have One?
If a foreign business has a Nigeria permanent establishment (PE) then the profits of the business that are attributable to that PE, either directly or indirectly, are chargeable to Nigeria tax.
Recent Policy & Regulatory Developments in Nigeria’s Electricity Metering Sub-Sector: Policy Somersault or Broad Consultation?
In Nigeria, up to 8 million electricity customers do not have electricity meters but they consume electricity. What happens is that an electricity distribution company (“DisCo”) estimates the amount of electricity used in arrears and sends an estimated bill to a customer, usually at month end.
Key Market Entry Considerations for Meter Asset Providers in Nigeria's Power Sector
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently issued the Meter Asset Provider Regulations 2018 (The MAP Regulation). The key regulatory objectives of the MAP..
An Overview of Nigeria's New Infrastructure Tax Credit Regime
Nigeria is implementing a new Road Infrastructure Credit Scheme for private companies, special purpose infrastructure funds and institutional investors ("Participants").
Nigeria's Gas Flare Commercialization Program - Some Market Entry Considerations
Nigeria has finalised plans to commercialise all the associated gas flared by its exploration and production operators (Producers). The way it will do this is t...