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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.

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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.

Chiedu Ugbo

Our Founder – Chiedu Ugbo

Chiedu Ugbo is an established legal and energy sector professional with over three decades of impactful experience at the intersection of law, policy, and power infrastructure development. He served as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) from 2016 to 2024, where he led one of the largest power infrastructure development agencies in sub-Saharan Africa.

Before his appointment at NDPHC, he served as the Senior Special Assistant (Power Privatization) to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and concurrently as Acting Head of the Advisory Power Team in the Office of the Vice President — playing a central role in reforming Nigeria’s electricity sector.

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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:

Energy & Power Projects

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

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

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

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

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

Integrity, Innovation, Impact

Experience legal expertise that transforms challenges into opportunities. Let's discuss how we can achieve your goals.

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