Wisdom is an associate in Kenna Partners’ Energy, Oil and Gas, and Dispute Resolution Practice unit. His practice focuses on various oil and gas issues and structures, including joint ventures, restructuring, project financing, and complaint agreements. He represents public and private corporations and energy firms on various aspects of upstream, Midstream, and downstream oil and gas transactions and litigation cases.
Wisdom’s extensive knowledge of the ethical issues affecting energy law practice, Oil and Gas law and Dispute Resolution sets him apart. He regularly advises clients on interactions with regulatory bodies, energy issues affecting financial disclosure, and oil and gas investigations, always with a solid commitment to professional ethics.
Wisdom takes immense pride in being an experienced and fearless counsel who dedicates excellent energy and enthusiasm to advising and defending clients. He thrives on the challenge of a demanding case. He is deeply committed to applying his experience to achieve a successful outcome for his clients in his areas of expertise, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to them.
Relevant Experience
- Represented a major oil company in Nigeria in an oil spill dispute worth over N30 billion, rendering legal advisory and representative services.
- Represented a financial regulator in a matter relating to the financial institution’s policies that affected the foreign exchange domain adversely and led to the devaluation of the Naira against the Dollar.
- Represented a financial institution in a matter where the team obtained freezing orders from the court for various bank accounts that were involved in a severe breach of Nigeria’s financial laws.
- Represented a financial regulator in a suit that sought to render the financial regulator’s policy illegal and unenforceable.
Education
- B.L, Nigerian Law School
- LL.B, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Bars
- Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Membership
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
