Ken Etim

Ken Etim is the Managing Partner of the firm, focusing on Oil and Gas Law. He is an ardent negotiator, highly proactive and exudes an uncommon flair for closing intricate and highly challenging multi-million dollar transactions.

Since he joined B&I in 1993, Ken has been involved in nearly all of the firm’s energy and project finance transactions and has significant expertise in these areas of practice.

Chambers & Partners 2019 described him as “very knowledgeable” in the projects space, noting that he offers in-depth expertise in the oil and gas sector with experience in an array of transactions. He has vast knowledge and understanding of the oil & gas industry, and the experience garnered in his involvement in some intricate energy transactions makes him an invaluable member of the firm’s energy department. Ken also has considerable experience in commercial litigation and arbitration.

His practice areas include energy and natural resources, project finance, and shipping, aviation and international trade. He holds an LL.B (Hons) from the University of Uyo (1986–1990) and a B.L from the Nigerian Law School (1990–1991). He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (USA), the Nigerian Maritime Law Association, and the Commercial Law & Taxation Committee of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry.