Theo Onyekachi Eke is an Associate in the Firm’s Energy and Natural Resources practice group. 

Theo’s practice includes assisting with proposed acquisitions and divestments of upstream assets, addressing commercial issues during production and development operations, and handling crude oil sale and purchase transactions.

He has foundation in finance and capital markets; he advises local and international clients on various transactions including project finance, capital market, structured financing and intellectual property.

He graduated with a first class from the Nigerian Law School.

A Selection of Relevant Highlights
  • Advising major international oil companies (IOCs) on their ongoing strategic divestment of their interests in Nigerian upstream oil and gas assets portfolios, providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance.
  • Advising an independent investment institution on the establishment and financing of a gas infrastructure project in Nigeria.
  • Advised the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited as sponsor to the USD 3.3 Billion structured crude oil-backed forward-sale finance facility.
  • Advised British International Investment Plc in relation to a USD60 Million small trade loan facility to a Nigerian commercial bank.
  • Advised GZI Industries Ltd as Solicitor to the Issue for a NGN50 Billion Commercial Paper to be listed on the FMDQ Exchange.
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