Taiwo Afonja is the Managing Partner of Dentons ACAS-Law, based in the firm’s Lagos office. A key member of the Energy and Project Finance practice group, Taiwo brings extensive experience in advising both multinational and national clients on a wide range of high-value transactions in the Nigerian oil and gas, mining, and power sectors.

Her core focus is on energy and natural resources law, where she has successfully led matters involving licensing, acquisitions, divestments, farm-in transactions, and strategic alliances. Taiwo is widely recognized for her strength in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex cross-border M&A and project finance transactions.

In addition to her energy work, Taiwo is well-versed in general corporate and commercial law, providing strategic legal counsel on corporate restructuring, share sales, joint ventures, and real estate transactions, including the sale, acquisition, and leasing of commercial properties.

With a reputation for legal excellence and commercial insight, Taiwo Afonja is a leading voice in Nigeria’s energy law and corporate advisory landscape, delivering tailored legal solutions that drive growth and mitigate risk for clients across key sectors.