Taiwo Adeshina

Taiwo Adeshina is a distinguished Partner at the Firm, leading both the Corporate/Commercial Department and the Energy & Infrastructure Sector. With over two decades of exceptional legal practice, he has earned recognition as a trusted advisor and one of the foremost voices in Nigeria’s Energy and Infrastructure space. 

His career is defined by landmark transactions involving multinationals, including advising on the USD 200 million rehabilitation of a high-capacity crude oil storage terminal. He has guided numerous multinational and indigenous oil and gas companies from project conception to completion. His expertise spans the full range of sector agreements—Production Sharing Contracts, Joint Operating Agreements, Concession Agreements, EPC Contracts, and definitive agreements for complex energy and infrastructure projects. 

Commercially astute, Taiwo is renowned for balancing legal rigour with business pragmatism. He has advised governments, investors, financial institutions, and Development Finance Institutions on transformative infrastructure deals, including public-private partnerships, power projects, and mixed-use developments. His portfolio covers projects across Nigeria and beyond, from road and power plant construction to large-scale urban developments. 

Beyond transactions, Taiwo is a recognised thought leader, frequently speaking at local and international fora on Energy, Infrastructure, and Cross-Border investments. His insights, shaped by deep industry knowledge, are valued for turning complex regulatory frameworks into actionable strategies. 

He is also a respected authority in Labour & Employment law, co-authoring widely cited works such as “What You Must Know in Labour and Employment in Nigeria” and “Re-Evaluating the Triangular Employment Model: The Potential Exposures and Mitigating Strategies”. 

In addition, Taiwo advises ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, families, and executives on Private Client Services, including investment migration, immigration and residency planning, trusts, succession, wealth structuring, and estate planning. His discreet and strategic approach ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while safeguarding wealth and enabling seamless intergenerational transfer. 

Taiwo’s rare ability continues to make him a trusted advisor on complex, high-value energy and infrastructure transactions. He is ranked by IFLR1000 as a Highly Regarded Lawyer in Energy and Infrastructure Development and recognised by The Legal 500 as a Recommended Lawyer in Real Estate & Construction.