Overview
The go-to Construction and Engineering Team, trusted for delivering complex projects from concept to conflict.
We combine sector fluency in FIDIC, NEC, and JCT forms with bespoke EPC/EPCM and PPP frameworks to de‑risk delivery and unlock capital in some of the country’s most coveted projects. Our lawyers align contracting, insurance, performance security, and change control with financing and regulatory requirements so projects reach commercial operation on time and within budget. Our disputes team safeguards value with disciplined claims management, DAB/DAAB processes, and multi‑forum arbitration strategies built for engineering-heavy controversies.
Our Africa-wide reach is amplified by our alliance with ALN, enabling coordinated execution on multi‑jurisdictional builds, regional supply chains, and cross‑border financings. We also work seamlessly with leading international law firms on export credit-backed projects, global EPC frameworks, and award enforcement; recent collaborations include training and knowledge initiatives with firms such as Hogan Lovells, Linklaters, and Baker McKenzie focused on infrastructure disputes management. The result is integrated, on‑the‑ground delivery informed by international best practice—precisely what complex construction mandates demand.
Clients choose us for deal‑tested judgment, decisive execution under pressure, and forward‑looking risk management that anticipates inflection points before they disrupt cost, schedule, or performance.
Services
EPC/EPCM Contracting and Project Delivery
Our leading team structures and negotiates bankable FIDIC, NEC and JCT contracts, aligning risk, finance and insurance with precision to deliver schedule and operability certainty on Nigeria’s most demanding projects.
PPPs, Concessions, and Project Finance
Nigeria’s recognised PPP and project finance practice designs and implements concession structures, government support frameworks and financing solutions that crowd in capital for transport, utilities and social infrastructure.‑financing solutions that crowd‑in capital for transport, utilities, industrials, and social infrastructure.
Procurement and Government Interface
Our award-winning team guides authorities and bidders through procurement, development rights, step-in and handback regimes, performance KPIs and local content compliance to secure award and timely delivery.‑in and handback regimes, performance KPIs, and local content compliance to secure award, mobilization, and timely delivery.
Construction Disputes and International Arbitration
Our foremost disputes team resolves delay, variation, defects, payment and termination controversies through DAB/DAABs, arbitration and litigation—combining engineering insight with disciplined claims management to protect client value. ed claims management.
Real Estate Development and REITs
We advise on site assembly, title and permitting, development management, green building standards, leasing and sales structures, and REIT formation to optimize capital stacks for commercial, industrial, and residential schemes.
ESG, HSE, and Regulatory Compliance
Our recognised ESG and HSE practice integrates sustainability, health and safety and local content requirements into contracts and reporting—aligning with funder standards and eliminating regulatory exposure across project lifecycles.‑risk regulatory exposures across project lifecycles and supply chains.
Claims, Variations, and Risk Engineering
Our expert team implements proactive claims systems, captures contemporaneous entitlement and negotiates equitable adjustments—preserving delivery momentum and counterpart relationships without sacrificing a single valid claim.
Cross‑Border Builds and Africa Coordination
Through our ALN alliance and deep collaborations with the world’s leading international law firms, we coordinate multi-country construction programmes, supply chains and financings to international standards with on-the-ground execution. Our expert team supports country construction programs, supply chains, and financings balancing international standards and local execution realities.
Selected Experience
Advised MTN Nigeria on construction
Advised MTN Nigeria on construction of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway under the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme in line with Executive Order 007 (2019).
Advised The Company for Habitat
Advised The Company for Habitat and Housing in Africa on financing to ABS Blueprint Modern Shelter for affordable green housing units.
Advised on design and construction
Advised on design and construction of a copper and aluminium plant under FIDIC Yellow Book 1999, including performance security, testing, and handover, c. ₦97bn.
Advised Ekiti State Government
Advised Ekiti State Government and InfraCredit on concessioning and a landmark ₦5bn, 20‑year guaranteed infrastructure bond to deliver the 17.85 km Ado‑Ekiti Ring Road.
Advised on the landmark Lekki‑Epe
Advised on the landmark Lekki‑Epe Toll Road Concession project, including concession framework and financing alignment.
Client Quotes
“Exceptional team with a keen understanding of the Nigerian real estate and construction industry, excellent at providing concise advice on intricate legal issues.”
“The team is very sound concerning providing feedback on critical issues affecting our transactions.”
Awards and Accolades
The Legal 500 (Nigeria) awards us a Tier 1 ranking for end-to-end construction advisory and disputes capability—our foremost position confirmed year after year.
The Legal 500 (Nigeria)
Chambers Global (Nigeria) ranks us Band 1 in Projects & Energy, recognising our market-leading projects bench on major builds and energy-adjacent infrastructure.
Chambers Global (Nigeria)
Nigerian Legal Awards 2024 named us winners of 11 awards, including Energy & Power Team of the Year, affirming our sector-adjacent leadership across infrastructure delivery and financing.‑to‑end construction advisory and disputes capability.
The ESQ 2024
Ranked Band 1 in Projects & Energy, Market‑leading projects bench supporting major builds and energy‑adjacent infrastructure.
Chambers Global (Nigeria)
Top‑tier, West Africa‑wide: International & Cross‑Border Capabilities. Recognized strength in multi‑jurisdictional execution for construction mandates.
Chambers Global
11 awards including Energy & Power Team of the Year. Sector‑adjacent leadership underpinning infrastructure delivery and financing.
ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards 2024
Thought Leadership
