Oghogho has been described by Chambers Global as a lawyer who “not only works well under pressure but is spot-on when it comes to finding solutions”. Clients appreciate the support she provides and her knowledge of the Nigerian market, as well as her calm demeanour.
In Chambers Global 2021, Oghogho is recognised for her “hands-on involvement in transactions.” She is singled out by sources for her “deep knowledge of the oil, gas, and power sector,” as well as for being “committed, having a consistently high-quality service and speed of response and customer care.” She features prominently on offshore joint ventures, compliance matters, and various energy-related partnerships and project structuring matters.
She is a Partner at Aluko & Oyebode. Founded in 1993, Aluko & Oyebode has over 80 attorneys in the major commercial centres of Nigeria – Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Their practice areas encompass the full range of corporate and commercial legal services, including banking, capital markets, competition & anti-trust, corporate services, corporate governance and compliance, employment, immigration and incentives, energy and natural resources, financial institutions advisory, to mention a few.
At Aluko & Oyebode, multi-national companies, local entrepreneurs and pro bono clients get the same level of world class legal services delivered with the highest ethical standards. As the largest full-service commercial law firm in Nigeria, they strive for excellence in everything they do. Clients come to them for their deep knowledge of Nigerian law as well as their breadth of international expertise and an understanding of their clients’ industries that can only be borne of direct experience.
Oghogho is head of the Business Advisory Unit and a key member of the firm’s banking and project finance, including energy and natural resources practices.
She advises on banking, commercial and secured credit transactions, oil and gas project finance, infrastructure finance/PPP arrangements, exploration and production (E&P) restructurings, company formations and restructuring, all Nigerian statutory and regulatory compliance matters, licensing, permits and corporate governance issues.
Oghogho has, over the years, advised on high value transactions in diverse sectors, including advising on financing arrangements for projects in the oil and gas, healthcare, hotel and hospitality, and manufacturing sectors. As head of the Business Advisory Unit, Oghogho coordinates corporate advice, regulatory compliance and permitting, and establishment of local subsidiaries for various multinational entities.
Makinde is a multi-award winning lawyer, public speaker, high performing and solution oriented lawyer. She is meticulous and detail oriented. A commercial lawyer with deep understanding of fast changing national, regional and global business terrain.
Recognised in IFLR1000 Women Leader 2018 (International financial and Corporate Law Ranking), as a leader in the Energy, Oil and Gas sectors among others.
