Our energy experts have a mastery of the legal and commercial aspects of today’s energy industry, leveraging in-depth knowledge of the assets, regulations and local markets to help traditional and renewable energy players.
The firm’s energy practice offers legal and advisory services across the entire lifecycle of energy assets, from early stage development to regulation, commercial contracts, structuring and executing deals to litigation and arbitration. We understand various industry contractual regimes, ranging from fuel intake, power offtake, EPC, network and system use, O&M, etc. These competencies make us fit to provide sound advice to clients in a way that maximizes results and engages public and private sector players. We work with developers, mineral owners, drillers, operators, processors and refiners, Gencos, Discos, IPPs, offtakers, TSPs & ISOs, financiers and regulatory agencies to meet their needs through sound advice on the entire lifecycle of energy assets, from early stage development, regulation, commercial contracts, construction & projects financing through to structuring and executing deals, disputes and arbitration.
Our services reflect a wealth of experience and industry expertise, anchored by specialised professionals. With a keen mastery of the legal and commercial intricacies of today’s energy industry, our team leverages in-depth knowledge of assets, regulations, and local markets to assist both traditional and renewable energy players. Our energy practice is designed to provide comprehensive legal and advisory services across the entire lifecycle of energy assets. From the initial stages of development to regulation, commercial contracts, deal structuring and execution, to handling disputes through litigation and arbitration, we offer a holistic approach to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our team understands the nuances of various industry contractual regimes, encompassing fuel intake, power offtake, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), network and system use, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), among others. These competencies uniquely position us to deliver sound advice that not only maximizes results but also engages effectively with both public and private sector stakeholders.
We collaborate with a diverse range of clients, including developers, mineral owners, drillers, operators, processors, refiners, Generation Companies (Gencos), Distribution Companies (Discos), Independent Power Producers (IPPs), offtakers, Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), Independent System Operators (ISOs), financiers, and regulatory agencies. Our tailored advice spans the entire spectrum of energy asset management, from early-stage development to regulation, commercial contracts, construction and project financing, deal structuring and execution, and effective resolution of disputes through arbitration. At Bowyard Partners, we pride ourselves on delivering strategic solutions that align with the unique needs of our clients in the ever-evolving landscape of the energy industry. Our commitment to excellence and multidisciplinary approach sets us apart, ensuring our clients receive comprehensive and effective legal and advisory support.
Advised on the Engineering, procurement and Construction of Diesel and Gasoline Facilities as well Fuel Supply Contracts relating to the construction of the $2 billion Kano - Maradi standard guage rail by Mota-Engil Nigeria Limited.
Advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) on the development, deployment and issuance of the Nigeria National Domestic Card Scheme "AFRIGO", the first domestic card scheme in Nigeria.
Advised on disputes relating to the 570 million dollars privatization of the Ihobvor open-cycle gas turbine power plant with 507 megawatts capacity and the 415 million dollars privatization of the Egbema NIPP power plant with 338 megawatts capacity.
Was part of the legal team that represented the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in recovery services involving loan facilities granted to individuals and organisations by the defunct Intercontinental Bank Plc.