Wolemi Esan, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Deputy Managing Partner at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s leading transactional and dispute lawyers, with particular expertise in the commercial, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Recognised by Chambers Global as “a standout lawyer with a tremendous reputation in the market,” he is uniquely positioned as one of the few Nigerian lawyers with dual strength in high-value transactions and arbitration.

Wolemi advises on energy and infrastructure development, privatisation, acquisitions, financings, and operations, as well as complex corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring. He has acted in landmark arbitrations and disputes arising from multi-million-dollar energy and infrastructure financings, consistently safeguarding stakeholder interests with precision and commercial acumen.

An MBA graduate of Durham University, Wolemi also holds an LL.M. from University College London, an LL.B. from Lagos State University, and a BL from the Nigerian Law School. He has published widely on energy, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks.