Lukman Shittu, Esq Partner

Lukman is a partner at the firm and possesses over eight years cognate experience as a commercial lawyer with expertise in energy, commercial contracts, infrastructure projects and project finance. His knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal practice and experience has made him a counsel of choice in advising energy investors, banks, public authorities and other organisations in the energy, waste and resource management supply chain. Over the years, he has gained a reputation for using his commercial and market knowledge to deliver innovative solutions in projects related to procurement, dispute management, planning and environmental issues.

Expertise

Commercial litigation- Civil & Criminal Litigation, Election Petitions, Arbitration,  Negotiation,  Conciliation,  Mediation,  Public  Interest Litigation, Company Secretarial, Mergers & Acquisition, Corporate Finance, Assets & Project Management, Agri-Business, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Probate & Administration of Estates, Real Estates & Infrastructure.

Lukman’s energy experience covers oil and gas, decentralised energy networks and energy efficiency projects.

His experience includes on shore projects for a regional company and private sector developers. Also he has extensive experience in Public Interest Programmes & Policy, Institutional & Regulatory Compliance, Reforms & Development, Strategic Planning, Government Relations. His expertise further encompasses Negotiation, Conciliation, Mediation, Public Private Partnership, Commercial Transaction, MSMEs, Real Estate, Non-Governmental Organizations and Corporate Governance. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.