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
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...