Olaniwun Ajayi LP

Zion Odinaka

  • Associate, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (AICMC)
  • B.L, Nigerian Law School (First Class Honours)
  • LL.B, Anambra State University (now Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University) (First Class Honours)

Biography

Zion is an associate in the firm with core expertise in corporate and commercial law, project finance, sustainable development, and regulatory advisory. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus. Zion has advised on high-value infrastructure and energy transactions, including PPPs, renewable energy projects, and natural resource developments. He brings strategic insight to complex mandates involving cross-border investments, corporate structuring, ESG compliance, and governance.  

Relevant Experience

  • Advised on structuring and negotiation of sustainability-linked loan arrangements and power purchase agreements in the renewable energy sector
  • Advised on legal structuring and bid advisory for major infrastructure PPPs, including concessions and infrastructure development in Nigeria

Publications

  • Investment Opportunities in Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Sector
  • Analysis of the NERC Order on the Delineation of DisCo Assets
  • NISO’s Role in Grid Management – Grid Stability and Customer Service

Awards

  • 30 under 30 Rising Star – Legal Ideas Forum
  • Nominee Legal Practitioner of the Year in Energy – Legal Ideas Forum

Associations/Professional Bodies

  • Chartered Institute of Mediators and Conciliators
  • Nigerian Bar Association – Young Lawyers Forum
  • Nigerian Bar Association