Oghogho possesses over 30 years of experience in the transactional and dispute resolution aspects of the Nigerian oil and gas sector. He advises a broad range of clients including international oil companies, oil service contractors and a number of multinationals operating in Nigeria.
Professional and Market Recognition
Ranked by The Chambers Global Guide as a Senior Statesperson in Projects & Energy, a status held by only two lawyers in Nigeria.
“…demonstrates a commanding presence across the full gamut of projects and energy matters in Nigeria. He is notably well versed in multinational oil and gas transactions, as well as significant project financing mandates.”
– Chambers Global.
“A leading energy practitioner”
–Legal 500.
“A leading Project Finance and Oil & Gas lawyer”
– Who’s Who Legal.
“He has been around and is used to the energy sector, he works very very well so we make sure he stays in front of all our deals”.
– IFLR 1000.
“A well-known figure in transactional work, especially in the oil and gas sector….clients are very impressed with his responsiveness and quality of advice’’.
– Chambers Global.
“Respected for his rainmaking skills: He has extensive experience in transactional work and disputes relating to the energy sector. He is considerate, understands our goals and responds to our needs”
– Chambers Global.
A Selection Of Relevant Experience
- Advised Sinopec and its Addax subsidiaries in relation to a Transfer, Settlement and Exit Agreement with the national oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), an agreement that will facilitate a clean and amicable exit for Sinopec and its subsidiaries from four oil mining leases (OMLs) which were operated by Addax Petroleum under production sharing contracts with NNPC.
- Successfully obtained a US$2billion plus arbitral award for ExxonMobil and Shell in a crude entitlement dispute with the Nigerian Government.
- The Bureau of Public Enterprises on the restructuring of the now defunct state-owned electricity monopoly, National Electric Power Authority;
- BTG Pactual on the $1.53 billion acquisition of interest of Brazilian state run company in Petrobras in Nigeria.
- Sinopec on its S$7.2 billion acquisition of Addax Petroleum Corporation
- Notore Chemical Indistries on the development and financing of a second train fertilizer plant (ammonia and urea) in Nigeria and the development of a methanol plants.
- Chinese National Oil Corporation on its $15.1 billion acquisition of Nexen Inc.
- Eroton Exploration & Production Company Ltd on its US$1.2 billion acquisition of 45 per cent interest in oil mining lease 18 from Shell, Total and Agip.
Professional Memberships
He is also a member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN); Chartered Institute of Taxation, Nigeria as well as the Section on Energy and Natural Resources Section of the International Bar Association.
Expertise
Energy & Natural Resources, Investigations, White Collar and Compliance (IWC)
Contact
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