Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo has officially been appointed Managing Partner of pan-African law firm CLG, effective January 2026. Ojogbo, a distinguished energy and finance attorney, now heads the firm’s operations across eight African jurisdictions, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Namibia, Senegal, Gabon, Cameroon, Mauritius and Libya, as well as its strategic European office in Germany. Her appointment reflects her exceptional leadership, deep sector expertise and proven ability to drive cross-border legal and business advisory services.
Ojogbo has hit the ground running in her new role, playing a central part in CLG’s expansion into North Africa. She personally oversaw the firm’s strategic collaboration with legal firm Zahaf & Partners in Libya, signed in January 2026, which combines CLG’s pan-African energy advisory experience with Zahaf & Partners’ deep local expertise. Together, the firms are providing legal, tax and regulatory advisory services for major energy and infrastructure projects.
Before stepping into the Managing Partner role, Ojogbo spearheaded CLG’s Centurion Plus operations in Frankfurt, Germany. Demonstrating her ability to innovate and expand CLG’s service model internationally, this “on-demand” legal platform provides agile, project-specific legal teams for multinational clients in Europe and Africa. She also led the firm’s pan-African Energy Transition Center, advising on renewable energy, low-carbon hydrogen and ESG strategies, helping governments and corporations align with global sustainability commitments.
Beyond the firm, Ojogbo brings her insight and expertise to the wider sector. She serves on the African Energy Chamber’s Advisory Board, where she contributes to regulatory and policy discussions shaping Africa’s energy future. Over her career, she has managed energy projects in more than 30 African countries, as well as Europe and North America, covering everything from gas value chains and multi-jurisdictional financing to strategic government advisory. She has also guided clients through complex production sharing contracts, joint operating agreements and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Underscoring her expertise, Ojogbo’s academic credentials include an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, focusing on Finance and Projects, as well as an LL.B. from the University of Ibadan. She is licensed to practice law in both New York State and Nigeria and, recognized for her exceptional early career contributions, she received the Private Practice Rising Star Award at the African Legal Awards in 2020.
As the youngest partner in CLG’s history, Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo’s career trajectory reflects her exceptional legal acumen and visionary leadership. Leading a team of over 50 lawyers across eight jurisdictions, her practice specializes in energy, infrastructure and projects financing, advising governments, investors and multinational sponsors on complex cross-border transactions while driving strategic innovation in legal service delivery.
Through her work, Ojogbo continues to empower businesses, foster sustainable development and drive transformation in the legal and energy sectors. She is widely recognized not only for her technical expertise and deal-making acumen but also as a champion of women in law and business. Her influence inspires future leaders, positions CLG as a global advisory powerhouse and reinforces her standing as a pivotal figure in shaping Africa’s energy and infrastructure landscape.
Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, award-winning attorney and is an esteemed international lawyer celebrated for her cutting-edge expertise in the energy sector. She leads one of Africa’s premier law firms and empowers businesses, drives sustainable growth and has worked hard to position herself as a transformative leader within the legal fraternity, inspiring innovation, championing women in law and shaping the future of energy and infrastructure across Afro-Eurasia.
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