Biography: Mining

Wole is a managing associate of the firm. He specialises in energy and natural resources law, with a focus on mining; corporate/commercial; environmental; and aviation law. Wole has vast experience in advising clients on business entry issues in the Nigerian mining industry. He advises on corporate, regulatory and environmental compliance issues that affect clients' businesses.

He was part of the team that advised on the acquisition of controlling interest in the most advanced gold exploration project in Nigeria; assisted client in the establishment of a local subsidiary, from incorporation to commencement of business including the acquisition of all investment approvals; mineral titles and business premises; reviewed the JVA and supporting documentation; advised on issues relating to taxation, labour, employment, immigration and technology transfer. He is currently advising on the transition of a multimillion dollar steel rolling mill privatised by the government of Nigeria to a Ukrainian firm as the preferred bidder. He was part of the team that advised the Nigerian subsidiary of an Australian mining company on the acquisition of controlling interests in a number of mining exploration projects; advised on proposed project structures; drafted and reviewed the JVAs and supporting documentation.

Wole holds an LLB from the University of Ife, Nigeria. He is a member of the International Bar Association, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, the Nigerian Environmental Law Society and the Nigerian Bar Association.