Dentons ACAS-Law‘s energy and natural resources practice acts as a one-stop shop for all energy-related transactions and matters. The team is active in several local and cross-border project development and financing transactions and offers services across the entire oil and gas value chain. The experienced Sola Adepetun has profound expertise in the energy sector and is very adept in providing strategic counsel on oil and gas licencing, taxation and foreign investment laws. Felicia Kemi Segun specialises in joint ventures and petroleum exploration and production projects.
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‘From our interactions so far, Dentons ACAS-Law has a good understanding of the energy business, especially the Nigerian terrain, regarding relevant regulations, and laws and surprisingly sometimes, demonstrates the nitty gritty of upstream petroleum operations.'
‘Individually they demonstrate a high level of professionalism and good ethics.’
‘The firm has an in-depth understanding of oil and gas laws and deploys its knowledge and expertise in meeting its client's needs.’
‘On the transaction I worked with Dentons ACAS-Law on, there were multiple partners staffed on the deal which ensured quality advice was provided to the sponsors. It's the first time I've worked with up to 3 partners on a deal.'
‘The firm provided the quality of service expected on the transaction. The associates and partners were available to deal with ad-hoc requests.'
Key clients
- ChappalEnergies Mauritius Limited
- Jaza Energy Limited
Work highlights
Advising ChappalEnergies Mauritius Limited in the share sale in connection with the acquisition of 100% of the shareholding interest of Equinor AS in Equinor Nigeria Energy Company Limited.
Advising ChappalEnergies Mauritius Limited in the asset sale in connection with the acquisition of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited’s 10% non-operated interest in onshore and shallow water assets in the Niger Delta, Nigeria.
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Practice head
Sola Adepetun; Felicia Kemi Segun