Navigating Africa's Energy Future with Legal Precision and Regulatory Clarity

Full-service legal and compliance advisory for the oil, gas, renewables, and power sectors across Nigeria and Africa.

Trusted Advisors in Africa's Energy Transition

At GRINDHE, we provide end-to-end advisory services for businesses, investors, and governments operating across Africa's evolving energy landscape. Our multidisciplinary team of lawyers, compliance specialists, and policy advisors works at the intersection of law, regulation, and government policy — helping clients navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

Our Advantage

Proven relationships with energy and regulatory agencies

Cross-sector experience: upstream, midstream, downstream, renewables, and power

In-depth understanding of local content and ESG frameworks

Regional reach across Nigeria, West Africa, and the broader continent

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Legal Excellence

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Government Relations

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Energy Transition

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Pan-African Reach

Our Services

Legal Advisory & Transaction Support

Oil & Gas licenses, PSCs, JOAs, midstream and downstream contracts

Renewable energy project documentation and PPAs

Project finance, joint ventures, M&A, and due diligence

Local content and procurement compliance

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

Licensing and permits under NUPRC, NMDPRA, NERC, and REA frameworks

ESG, HSE, and sustainability audits

Regulatory due diligence and risk assessment

Ongoing compliance management and reporting systems

Government Relations & Policy Engagement

Direct engagement with ministries, regulators, and agencies

Stakeholder representation and advocacy

Advisory on energy policy, market reforms, and implementation frameworks

Training & Capacity Building

Tailored compliance training and workshops

Implementation of internal control systems

Corporate governance and regulatory awareness programs

Our Clients

We are proud to work with a diverse portfolio of local and international clients across the African energy value chain, including:

Independent and multinational oil & gas companies

Renewable energy developers and EPC contractors

Power generation and distribution firms

Energy investors, financiers, and private equity groups

Government ministries and regulatory agencies

Selected Projects

Offshore Oil Block Licensing Advisory — Nigeria

Regulatory due diligence and licensing advisory for a new offshore oil block acquisition in Nigeria.

Hybrid Mini-Grid PPA Structuring — West Africa

Legal structuring and PPA negotiation for a hybrid solar-diesel mini-grid project in West Africa.

Local Content Framework for International Engineering Firm

Local content compliance framework for an international engineering company expanding into Nigeria's upstream market.

Gas Infrastructure & Energy Transition Strategy

Policy advisory support for a regional government agency on gas infrastructure and energy transition strategy.

ESG & Sustainability Audit — Africa Portfolio

ESG and sustainability audit for a multinational energy investor's Africa portfolio.

Why Choose Us

Strategic Insight. Practical Solutions. Proven Experience.

Our strength lies in blending legal precision with regulatory foresight. We don't just interpret the law — we help you operate confidently within it, anticipate policy shifts, and build sustainable growth strategies.