Case Study
Dubai-Nigeria renewable energy transaction structuring
Energy • Nigeria/UAEIllustrative
A Dubai/UAE-based energy investor sought to structure a complex renewable energy transaction across Nigeria and UAE jurisdictions. We navigated multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks, designed transaction architecture, and coordinated execution across both jurisdictions to close the deal.
Problem
Complex regulatory frameworks across two jurisdictions with unclear transaction structuring pathway and compliance requirements.
Client needed rapid execution across Dubai-Nigeria corridor with board approval timeline of 12 months for USD 45M transaction.
Intervention
- Mapped regulatory landscape across both jurisdictions with pathway to compliance.
- Designed transaction architecture optimizing for tax, regulatory, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated multi-jurisdiction regulatory submissions and stakeholder management.
Outcome
- Transaction successfully structured and closed within 8 months across both jurisdictions.
- Full regulatory compliance achieved with operational efficiency optimizations.
- Ongoing governance framework established for transaction performance monitoring.
Governance
- Quarterly cross-border compliance reviews and performance monitoring.
- Transaction performance dashboard with dual-jurisdiction regulatory tracking.