Dr. Tominiyi Owolabi is the Managing Partner at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, a leading full-service commercial law firm headquartered in Lagos (Nigeria) with branches across Nigeria and in London (United Kingdom). A recognized leader in his field, Tominiyi is recognized for leading and advising on some of the most innovative, complex and novel ficing transactions in Nigeria. Tominiyi holds an MBA from Manchester Business School and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Liverpool. In 2011, he was a recipient of the Eisenhower Fellowship for International Leadership. With nearly three (3) decades of experience, Tominiyi continues to provide invaluable guidance on landmark transactions to national oil companies, foreign and local ficiers, project sponsors, multinational and indigenous oil companies and international law firms, including advising on Africa’s largest syndicated loan. Tominiyi’s expertise has been instrumental to significant projects, such as leading and advising on the USD3 billion ficing and the provision of technical services for the development of oil prospecting licences (OPLs) 809 & 810 located in Bauchi and Gombe States, in the Kolmani River area of Northern Nigeria. This project is the first-of-its-kind in the Northern part of Nigeria and was inaugurated by the President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. He also led the team that advised Nigeria LNG Limited on the USD3 billion hybrid ficing for the Train 7 Project. Renowned for his strategic insight and legal acumen, Tominiyi is consistently ranked by reputable international directories. He has been described by clients as “standing out for his incredible power of analysis” and as “a versatile, commercial-minded lawyer, who provides invaluable legal advice to any type of project.” With a career marked by innovation and a deep understanding of industry dynamics, Tominiyi continues to shape the landscape of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor and leading figure in Nigeria's energy industry.