Nnenna Eze

Experience

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  Federal High Court of Nigeria, Headquarters, Abuja

  Apr 2010 - May 2010

  Law Student Intern (Lagos Division)

  - Legal Research- Participation in Court proceedings.- Review of litigation Case files.- Preparation of Case Reports.- Clerical support for Court Administrative Personnel.

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  Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

  Graduate Assistant Lecturer

  Trained over 200 undergraduate Accountants and Public Administrators through the teaching of Business Law and Constitutional Law for National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certifications.

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  The Voice Publishing Company

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  Legal Counsel/Company Secretary

  Provided Legal and Company Secretarial services for the publication of a regional newspaper and media consulting services.

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  Dentons ACAS-Law

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2017

   Led and coordinated transactions for the development and operation of energy business models on behalf of local and international investors. Responsibility for both legal and commercial negotiation and drafting of multiple energy commercial contracts including PSCs, JOAs, Farm-In/Farm-Out agreements, Finance and Technical Agreements, and Labour and Service Contracts. Co-ordinated the Energy and Project Finance team for the successful delivery of clients’ instructions business formation, assets management, portfolio investment, and the implementation of several transaction agreements. Show less Nigerian Counsel specializing in the acquisition and divestment of upstream assets, including concessions, production sharing contracts, marginal fields, and strategic upstream arrangements. Proficient in negotiating and drafting energy commercial contracts, advising on power investments, and leading business formation and regulatory compliance efforts. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex transactions and delivering value through strategic legal counsel.Upstream Asset Acquisition/Divestment:□ Advised investors on the acquisition and divestment of interests in concessions, production sharing contracts, marginal fields, and strategic upstream arrangements.□ Delivered the US$1.79 billion syndicated acquisition financing for the purchase of ConocoPhillips’ Nigerian assets, significantly impacting Nigeria’s GDP.□ Negotiated and drafted multiple energy commercial contracts, including PSCs, JOAs, Farm-In/Farm-Out Agreements, Finance, and Technical Agreements.Power Investments□ Advised prospective purchasers in the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) Genco bid and other strategic investors in private power projects.□ Nigerian Counsel to an American Investment Fund on its third-tier investment in the 450MW Azura Independent Power Plant, contributing an additional 884MW to the national grid.Power Assets Divestment□ Acted as Nigerian Counsel to Yildirim Holdings A.Ş in the NIPP Power Genco Bid.Conducted asset and corporate due diligence, regulatory reviews, and transaction document assessments.□ Provided comprehensive regulatory advice for the acquisition of thermal power generation companies from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited.Business Formation, Regulatory Compliance, Employment, and Industrial Relations□ Led the business registration and establishment of several entities for investors, ensuring compliance with regulatory and global best practices, also providing effective solutions in employment and industrial relations. Show less

  • Senior Counsel

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Associate Counsel

    Apr 2012 - Dec 2015
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  First Hydrocarbon Nigeria Limited

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2023

   Upstream Field Development Coordination: Oversaw the commercial work-stream for upstream field development, crude oil production, transportation, and exports. Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Initiatives: Led the development and implementation of a gas monetization framework aimed at eliminating routine gas flaring, reducing carbon emissions for environmental sustainability. Oil Mining Lease (OML) 26 JV Gas Development: Commercial Lead for OML 26 JV gas development in onshore Nigeria. Responsibilities include guiding the maturation process of gas development options, evaluating gas export alternatives, structuring project financing, assessing potential gas offtakers, and managing stakeholder relations. Resource Development Oversight: Managing commercial activities for the upstream development of both associated and non-associated gas resources, driving efficiency and value creation. Pioneering Commercial Department Setup at FHN: Established a commercial department at First Hydrocarbon Nigeria Company Limited (FHN), collaborating with functional teams at corporate and JV levels to identify and mature value-accretive opportunities. Ensured compliance with ESG principles, positively impacting global energy security and environmental sustainability. Downstream Gas: Served as the Focal Lead for FHN’s investment in a consortium arrangement for the design, construction, and operation of gas infrastructure to meet the energy needs of customers in the Lagos Free Zone, fostering increased African continental trade, regional economic development. Show less  Managed contractual disputes as a result of the business impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on OML 26 business engagements and successfully maintained the company’s reputation, business relations, value maturation and delivered cost savings in excess of 40% of budget. Appointed Legal and Commercial Lead for the OML 26 joint venture and coordinated the operations, technical, engineering, supply chain, human resources, finance and HSSE functions, leading to an increase in crude oil production and offtake output under safe and environmentally friendly conditions. Advised business executives and governance leaders at corporate and JV levels on business-related considerations and decisions on oil and gas production, transportation, and offtake.  Successfully led commercial and legal negotiations and implementation of a binding Global Memorandum of Understanding with oil and gas producing Host Communities - onshore Niger Delta, and the Government of Delta State (Host State Government) for the OML 26 JV operations. Successfully recovered in excess of 40% of financial exposures utilising effective negotiation, dispute management, contract drafting and innovative legal engineering, resulting in the continuation of business and the successful drilling and production of 4-additional new oil wells with a significant increment in crude oil production, even during the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Exceeded business expectations and increased production output by 45% by providing an effective service to 300+ customers in a high-pressure environment where labour, contracting, and stakeholder concerns had previously resulted in down-time and reduced output. Show less  Delivered a portfolio of major upstream energy projects, onshore Nigeria as Legal and Commercial Lead, including developing project strategies, negotiation, preparing commercial contracts, management of critical stakeholders, resulting in a significant reduction of down-time from disputes. Appointed as Legal and Commercial champion for major corporate and joint venture transactions, including leadership of transaction delivery and coordination of multi-disciplinary deal teams working on a variety of upstream projects in the Niger Delta Region.  Coached, mentored and developed of upcoming legal and commercial advisors and professionals. Successfully managed environmental-related disputes and attained amicable resolution, supervising the implementation of agreed terms ensuring effective and timely remediation for all parties, thereby preserving the reputation and goodwill of FHN and its JV partner. Successfully negotiated, drafted, and managed the effective implementation of several energy contracts, including crude handling and transportation agreements; engineering procurement and construction contracts; rig contracts; technical agreements for workovers, drilling operations, sub-surface studies and development activities, production enhancement activities, surface operations, pipeline security services, facilities infrastructure, and procurement and service arrangements; with resultant growth, asset development and increased revenue for FHN and OML 26 stakeholders. Successfully developed and managed the implementation of effective manpower arrangements for utilization by the OML 26 Asset Management Team for the efficient conduct of oil and gas exploration and production operations, which resulted in over 100% increase in crude oil production and revenue at below budget unit operating cost per barrel. Show less  Successfully developed Legal strategy for upstream joint venture operations at the OML 26 Asset Management Team. Successfully led FHN's legal interests in JV operations, providing strategic advice to the Company and JV's Management Team for critical business decisions and plans. Delivered effective and efficient legal services providing bespoke solutions to multi-disciplinary functions, including HSSE, Production Operations, Human Resources, Supply Chain and Procurements, Community and Security, Technical and Sub-surface Development, Finance & Accounting, and Engineering teams.  Appointed lead responsible for managing corporate communication and interface with external stakeholders and written correspondence, with resultant preservation of value for the NPDC/FHN JV and OML 26 AMT. Show less

  • Commercial Manager (JV Operations)

    Mar 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Legal Manager

    Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Legal Counsel

    Dec 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Legal Adviser, FHN 26 Limited

    Feb 2017 - Nov 2018
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  Hult International Business School

  Sept 2023 - now

  Leadership:• Representing MBA Students' community in liaison with Faculty, Administrators, and Hult Students' Association in 2023/2024 Session. • Leading a multi-diverse Cohort of > 120 MBA Students with distinguished professional accomplishments having nationalities across 33 Countries and 6 Continents.• Engaging proactively in discussions and decision-making processes concerning issues impacting the MBA student experience.• Executing liaison duties between students and the faculty/administration of Hult International Business to ensure effective communication and resolution of matters.• Promoting diversity and inclusivity initiatives to enhance the learning environment for all students. Show less

  • Student Commencement Speaker, 2024 MBA Cohort

    Jul 2024 - now

  • MBA Student Representative

    Nov 2023 - now

  • MBA Candidate (STEM focused)

    Sept 2023 - now