Public advocacy/civic engagement for social justice
Ademola Fashiku
Legal Practitioner
Ikoyi, Lagos, Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background of practice in Corporate/Commercial Law and demonstrated history of working across the Upstream/Midstream value chain in the oil & gas industry. Skilled in Oil & Gas (Upstream - JVs, EPC Projects, CHAs, GSAs, M&As & Midstream), Regulatory Compliance/Corporate Governance, Labour & Employment Law, Project Finance & Legal Writing.
Overview
2
2
Languages
17
17
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Counsel (E&P/Business Support)
SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Plc
Lagos, Lagos
06.2015 - Current
- Strategize with Internal Clients as key resource to provide expert legal advice on transactions across the E&P value – chain;
- Led and/or coordinated the drafting, negotiation and review of contracts to support upstream/midstream operations of the Company including Gas Sale & Purchase Agreements, Gas Processing Agreements, Crude Offtake/Purchase Agreements, Gas Swap Agreements, Charter Party Agreements, Tolling Agreements, Crude Handling (and Transportation) Agreements; Well Services Agreements, Rig Farm – in/Farm – Out Agreements, Marginal Fields Farm – in/Farm – Out Agreements, Drilling Contracts, EPC, O&M, MEIC, EPIC Contracts for key company infrastructure and development projects, Unitisation and Unit Operating Agreements (including Pre - Unitisation Agreements), Master Service Agreements etc.
- Managed oversight of enterprise level compliance with applicable regulatory regimes under existing laws e.g., Petroleum Act, NOGICDA, NOSDRA, etc.); provided support to relevant business units to ensure proper documentation of all material risks, providing mitigations and ensuring integration into the corporate risk management system for adequate oversight and implementation;.
- Acted as Secretary to the Gas Committee reporting to the Board of Directors on the Company’s Gas Business;.
- Acted as Secretary to the Operating Committees across different operated and non – operated Joint Ventures managing the Company’s Concessions; provide strategic support to the business on the interpretation and implementation of applicable Joint Operating Agreements; managed interface with JV Legal SUBCOM counterparts Performance Reviews on annual JV Legal budget.
- Oversee the litigation/dispute resolution portfolio for disputes/claims arising from operational activities: managing the panel of Nigerian & UK External Counsel, including RfP processes, panel evaluations, fee and engagement letter negotiations;.
- Managed interface with External Counsel to: develop and implement Case Management Strategies, strategic analysis and coordination with External Counsel for implementation of Case management strategies for litigation and arbitration processes; oversight of contingent liability exposure and implementing proactive strategies for containment and reporting to the Board & Management.
- Led the design and coordinated the implementation of the Stakeholder Map and Engagement Plan for the Legal department; support the departmental leadership in engagements with key internal and external stakeholders at management, key E&P functions, industry counterparts and regulatory agencies;.
- Support the Associate General Counsel, E&P to provide proactive and strategic legal advice to the Board of Directors, Executive Management Team, and other clients on legal risks affecting the Company’s operations, as well as enterprise level risks and mitigations around projects/transactions/strategies.
- Provided strategic advice to the business on potential merger & acquisition transactions from due diligence on proposed acquisition targets/opportunities, provide documentation support for M&A projects from pre – deal/valuation stage through to post – merger/acquisition integration;.
- Provided strategic advice to the company on the successful recovery of US$ 40 Million Signature Bonus in an aborted acquisition transaction;.
- Acted as alternate to the AGC, E&P at Medium Tender Board for Procurement and Supply Chain Management and supervision.
Legal Support Officer
SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company PLC
10.2011 - 06.2015
- Review agreements and other commercial transaction documentation on behalf of the Company and advise thereon;.
- Drafting Agreements and other legal documents as may be requested in respect of the Company’s proposed commercial undertakings with technical partners, co-venturers and external parties in general;.
- Develop and maintain oversight of a wide range of business relevant Contract Templates to manage enterprise risks, fast-track deliverables, and ensure compliance with current laws, regulations and best practice.
- Provide support to and advise internal (SEPLAT) clients on an ongoing basis towards the achievement of SEPLAT objectives and ensuring the Company’s adequate protection in commercial undertakings and minimising exposure to legal risks;.
- Liaise, as and when necessary/appropriate, with regulatory agencies in the sector where the Company operates and as may be required for compliance with statutory obligations;.
- Support the Head, Legal Support Unit in the discharge of the Unit’s functions; and.
- Generally monitor developments in the legal sector to enhance the Company’s ability to strategically position for harnessing emerging opportunities and avoiding exposure.
Assistant Manager
Honeywell Group Limited
Lagos, Lagos
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Providing Commercial, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance and Company Secretariat services to the Group Corporate Office as well as the Unit Companies.
- Drafting and/or reviewing transaction documents that adequately protect the interest of the Group benchmarked against best practices;.
- Providing High-level support to the Board of Directors and to Management/Executive Committees where necessary;.
- Managed portfolio for assigned Unit Companies within the group; advised on diverse range of legal issues such as reviewing Unit companies’ contracts for projects; advise Head, Legal & regulatory Affairs on legal implications and mitigations to protect the Unit Companies and the Group in general;.
- Rendered legal opinions specific projects/commercial undertakings for respective unit companies and Group to the Head, Legal &Regulatory Affairs to support advice to the Executive Management Committee;.
- Provide day – to – day support for all activities within the Department and ensure compliance with the Group Operating policies, controls and procedures.
- Liaison with the relevant statutory and regulatory bodies.
Associate
Udo Udoma & Belo – Osagie Lagos
Lagos, Lagos
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Specialisation in Corporate & Commercial transactions, Labour & Employment Law, telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Banking, Immigration and General Corporate advisory;.
- Provided legal advice to a diverse base of local, foreign and multinational clients in a wide range of corporate/commercial transactions on issues such as incorporation, investment, Labour & employment, project finance and telecommunications;.
- Carrying out Legal due diligence and advising clients on feasibility and potential risks to proposed investments;.
- Member of the team that advised several local and foreign oil service companies on the process and procedure for restructuring their Nigerian operations to comply with the nascent NNPC Local content development policy for the Oil & Gas industry;.
- Member of the team that advised a syndicate of Nigerian banks in respect of a NGN 20 Billion Naira Syndicated Notes Issuance Facility;.
- Member of the team that advised telecommunications companies such as BT Global services limited and Gilat Satcom in respect of the acquisition of licenses form the Nigerian Communications Commission;.
- Member of the team that advised Pabod Breweries Limited on the due diligence for the proposed acquisition of SAB Miller Plc;.
- Managed the immigration portfolio and advised clients on arrange of immigration issues e.g., applications for Temporary Work Permits, Residence Permits (CERPAC), filing Expatriate Quota returns, interfacing with Nigerian Immigration service for audit of/compliance with immigration approvals
Youth Service (NYSC)
Aibangbee Law Firm
Benin City, , Edo State
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Civil and Criminal litigation at trial and appellate courts.
- Incorporation of Companies and Registration of Business Names.
- Drafting court processes and legal documents.
- General research in support of litigation.
- Conducting client interviews.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Conducting searches in the Corporate Affairs Commission, Land Registry and Probate Registry.
- Drafting Legal Documents and Pleadings.
- General research in support of litigation.
- Fulfilling other responsibilities as designated.
Education
B.L - undefined
The Nigerian Law School Enugu Campus
03.2006 - 02.2007
LL.B (Hons) - Common Law
University Of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State 07.2001 - 10.2005
Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) - undefined
Unilorin Secondary School
01.1994 - 01.2000
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
St. Joseph’s Nursery/ Primary School
01.1988 - 01.1994
Skills
Communication skillsundefined
Affiliations
Member of the Nigerian Bar Association (N.B.A)
Interests
Writing
Public speaking
reading, football, lawn tennis, music
Music interests include - pop, soft rock, jazz, classical, country, R&B
Reading interests include - fiction (legal & political thrillers), best sellers, history and biographies, business and motivational
Timeline
Legal Counsel (E&P/Business Support)
SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Plc
06.2015 - Current
Legal Support Officer
SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company PLC
10.2011 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager
Honeywell Group Limited
10.2010 - 09.2011
Associate
Udo Udoma & Belo – Osagie Lagos
06.2008 - 09.2010
Youth Service (NYSC)
Aibangbee Law Firm
03.2007 - 02.2008
B.L - undefined
The Nigerian Law School Enugu Campus
03.2006 - 02.2007
LL.B (Hons) - Common Law
University Of Ilorin
07.2001 - 10.2005
Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) - undefined
Unilorin Secondary School
01.1994 - 01.2000
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
St. Joseph’s Nursery/ Primary School
01.1988 - 01.1994
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