Bio

Osefan is a strategic Nigerian legal advisor and consultant specializing in the energy sector, focusing on transactional, regulatory, and policy advisory services. With expertise in legislative analysis and stakeholder engagement, she effectively navigates the complexities of market dynamics. Previously, Osefan served as a corporate and commercial legal advisor at one of Nigeria's leading law firms where she supported startups, multinational corporations, and government entities.

Highest Level of Education

Bachelor's degree

Current Job/Study field

Consultancy / freelance

Nationality

Nigeria Flag Nigeria

Work experience

  • Regulatory and Transaction Advisor
    United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) - Contract / consultant From September 2024 to June 2025

    Regulatory and Transaction Adviser for the evolution of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, providing expertise in the development of regulatory frameworks and policies designed to improve energy market efficiency and transparency.rnrnLegal Adviser for the establishment of the Akwa-Ibom State Electricity Market (SEM), focusing on the implementation of a comprehensive Market Development Plan.rnrnActing as a Policy Adviser for the creation of the Oyo State Electricity Market

  • Legal Associate
    Streamsowers & Köhn - Full-time From November 2018 to July 2024

    Provided strategic legal guidance to startups, multinational corporations, and government entities on a wide range of transactions. This encompassed advisory services in oil and gas, mergers and acquisitions, competition law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and legislative advocacy. Responsibilities included drafting contracts, policies, laws, and regulations, as well as all forms of legal documentation. Also represented clients in court and during public hearing

Education

  • LLB (LAW)
    Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife From October 2011 to July 2017

Executive Education

  • International Investment Law and Sustainable Development
    World Trade Institute, Bern, Switzerland Issued July 2024
  • International Energy Law & Governance
    World Trade Institute, Bern, Switzerland Issued July 2023
  • International Contracts Regarding Cross Border Trade & Investment
    World Trade Institute, Bern, Switzerland Issued July 2023
  • Power Sector Regulation in Africa Course
    African School of Regulation, Accra Issued March 2025

Area of expertise

Competition Law Electricity Regulation Energy consumers' rights Energy Law Energy policy Gas Electricity market design

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Yoruba

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