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Brightstone Solicitors

Brightstone Solicitors is a forward-looking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal advisory services, particularly in the fields of energy, infrastructure, and commercial transactions. Founded by Chiedu Ugbo, a seasoned legal practitioner and renowned electricity industry administrator, the firm brings a unique blend of high-level public sector experience, private advisory expertise, and deep legal knowledge to every client engagement.

At Brightstone, we do not just advise on the law — we help shape the sectors in which we operate. Our approach is strategic, practical, and solutions-driven, designed to help our clients (government agencies, project developers, investors, or sector participants) navigate complexity, mitigate risks, and achieve sustainable outcomes.

Our Mission

To provide first-class legal advisory and representation that empowers clients to thrive in complex and regulated sectors — particularly in energy and infrastructure — by combining legal excellence with industry insight and a deep commitment to national development.

Our Vision

To be Nigeria’s leading law firm in energy and infrastructure, known for integrity, innovation, and impact.

Our Expertise

At Brightstone Solicitors, we draw on our founder’s extensive experience to deliver highly specialized legal services across key sectors, with particular emphasis on energy, infrastructure, and commercial transactions. Our core areas of expertise include:

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Energy & Power Projects

We provide legal support in the structuring, documentation, and regulatory compliance of transactions related to gas, power generation, transmission, and distribution — including renewable energy initiatives.

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
Gas Sales Agreements (GSAs)
Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contracts
Implementation Agreements
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts
Transmission Connection and Interconnection Agreements
Ancillary Services Agreements
Grid Code Compliance
Transmission Use of System Agreements (TUOS)
Distribution Use of System Agreements (DUoS)

Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

We offer strategic legal advisory on infrastructure development and financing.

Project finance structuring
Concession agreements
Legal frameworks for PPP implementation
Risk allocation and government support arrangements

Privatisation & Sector Reform

We support governments, agencies, and investors with legal advisory for reform initiatives and asset privatization.

Legal due diligence
Transaction structuring and documentation
Policy and regulatory reform advice
Stakeholder and inter-agency coordination

Commercial & Corporate Law

We assist businesses with sound legal solutions for day-to-day and strategic matters.

Contract negotiation and drafting
Corporate structuring and governance
Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements
Regulatory compliance and business licensing

Regulatory & Transaction Advisory

We provide expert legal counsel on regulatory frameworks, institutional engagement, and complex transactions.

Legal and policy analysis
Regulatory impact assessments
Transaction negotiation support
Multi-stakeholder engagement strategies

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