Experience

• 

  Obono obono and associates

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

  Legal practitioner

  My work in this role cut across litigation, drafting and filing of court processes, represent clients in mediation and arbitration sessions, real estate transactions.I conducted pre-trial proceedings and represented clients at the State High Court in various land disputes. I was part of the legal team that represented a local community at the Court of Appeal over a land dispute.I also represented a renown political party at the Federal High Court over a intraparty dispute as well as a client at the National Industrial Court over a wrongful dismissal by an agency of the Cross River State Government. Show less

• 

  Sqs publishing limited

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2021

  I reach out to thought leaders within the power sector for articles. I collate and edit content before publication. As a writer, I contribute articles published in the Electricity Digest. I compile, review and analyse case laws for publication in the Electricity Law Reports, a compendium of decisions of Courts on Electricity Matters.

  • Writer and Editor, Electricity Digest

    Dec 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Editor, Electricity Law Reports

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2021
• 

  Probitas partners llp

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2021

  I played a key role in the dispute resolution between an international gas company and the Federal Government at an international arbitration in the United Kingdom.I have also acted as transaction counsel to a power project for the supply, operation and maintenance of a prospective 5MW power plant for an Estate in Lekki.I advised on the design, construction and operation of a hybrid electricity generating systems in Ondo State for the purpose of supplying electric power to public utilities and communities in Ondo State. I have also reviewed and advised on a power purchase agreement for the proposed supply of 3MW power to Delta State University Teaching Hospital and 500kWH power to a school in Lekki, Lagos State. Show less In this role, I led the team that acted for a client providing utility services to the Lagos State Government in respect of a N50 Billion corporate bond in the form of a Medium Term Notes.I supervised the team that acted as Solicitors to the Issue to a company in a public offer by book building; and was part of the team engaged in the dispute resolution between an international gas company and the Federal Government at an international arbitration in the United Kingdom.Also, I led the team that structured an equipment finance lease for an oil drilling equipment to the tune of over $900,000 (Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars) between a United States based company and an indigenous oil company. My team also assisted a multinational company set up board structures in line with international best practices. Show less As an Associate Lawyer, I was part of the team that advised a foreign oil and gas firm on a proposed equipment lease contract and was involved in the restructuring of several companies within and outside Nigeria.I was involved in the legal documentation of a joint venture between multinational waste management companies and an indigenous waste management companies.Another achievement on this role includes being part of the legal team that reviewed the proposed harmonised Environmental Bill of Lagos State.I also reviewed and advised Clients on agreements, including: Lease Agreements, Credit Facility Agreements, Deeds of Mortgage, Deeds of Assignment amongst others. I handled the incorporation of various companies and businesses at the Corporate Affairs Commission, restructuring of companies and other compliance matters as well as trademark registrations. Show less

  • Associate Partner

    Dec 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Head of Chambers

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Senior Associate

    Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Associate Lawyer

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
• 

  Solfa power limited

  Sept 2021 - now

  Co-founder

  Solfa Power is focused on solving the unreliable power supply problem for many individuals, homes and businesses with the provision of electricity through clean energy that is sustainable, affordable, reliable,and designed to meet the energy consumption needs of our customers. SPL is headquartered in Nigeria, with a middle to long term plan to expand across Africa.The mission of SPL is to champion the energy transition by providing innovative and affordable energy solutions through a motivated team to our customers, whilst maintaining the highest standard of quality, excellent customer service and efficient execution/delivery of our products and services. Show less

• 

  Ariel foundation international

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  Ariel foundation international (afi) representative at the united nations, geneva

  i. Participate and make presentations on behalf of AFI at United Nations Eventsii. Co-covener, the AFI Annual Energy and Environment Summitiii. Collaborate with other young African leaders to advocate on topical issues that affect Africa.

• 

  Olaniwun ajayi

  Jan 2022 - now

  I work with the team to provide legal and business advisory services to clients within the electricity sector, particularly in the renewable energy space. My expertise extend to policy/regulation, transaction structuring, project finance, drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, obtaining licenses and permits from Regulators within the power sector in Nigeria and Africa.

  • Managing Associate/Team Lead

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Team Lead, Power and Infrastructure Practice

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Solicitor, Power & Infrastructure

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2023