Wolemi Esan SAN

Wolemi Esan, SAN is the Deputy Managing Partner and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, widely recognized for his dual expertise in transactional advisory and dispute resolution across commercial and energy sectors. He regularly advises clients on complex corporate and commercial transactions, including financing deals, mergers and acquisitions, and infrastructure and energy asset development.

Wolemi has been instrumental in high-stakes arbitrations and sector-shaping disputes, including matters involving a US$371 million syndicated facility, a US$180 million utility restructuring, and a US$114 million power financing transaction. His work spans energy and infrastructure projects, privatizations, acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and financing operations, providing strategic legal guidance with precision, commercial insight, and sectoral understanding.

He has contributed to numerous publications, including Oil and Gas Regulation in Nigeria, Electricity Regulation in Nigeria, and Construction and Projects in Nigeria, all published in the Practical Law Multijurisdictional Guide. His expertise is recognized by Chambers and Partners, highlighting his reputation for excellence in project finance, banking and finance, and energy sector advisory.

Wolemi holds an MBA from Durham Business School, Durham University, an LL.M from University College London, a B.L from the Nigerian Law School, and an LL.B from Lagos State University. His extensive experience and scholarly contributions reinforce his status as a trusted counsel for clients navigating sophisticated commercial mandates and arbitration proceedings.