Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo Named CLG’s Managing Partner, Driving Legal and Business Advisory Expansion. City, Country — Johannesburg, South Africa — Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo has been officially appointed as the Managing Partner of the pan-African law firm CLG, effective January 2026. Ojogbo, a renowned energy and finance attorney, now leads the firm’s operations across eight African jurisdictions and its strategic European office in Germany.
According to local reports, the jurisdictions under Ojogbo’s oversight include South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Namibia, Senegal, Gabon, Cameroon, Mauritius, and Libya. Her appointment reflects her exceptional leadership and deep sector expertise, particularly in energy and finance, as well as her proven ability to drive cross-border legal and business advisory services. Ojogbo has been instrumental in CLG’s expansion into North Africa, playing a central role in the firm’s strategic collaboration with legal firm Zahaf & Partners in Libya.
This partnership, signed in January 2026, combines CLG’s pan-African energy advisory experience with Zahaf & Partners’deep local expertise. Together, they provide legal, tax, and regulatory advisory services for major energy and infrastructure projects. Before her appointment as Managing Partner, Ojogbo spearheaded CLG’s Centurion Plus operations in Frankfurt, Germany.
She has demonstrated her ability to innovate and expand CLG’s service model internationally, with a “on-demand “legal platform that provides agile, project-specific legal teams for multinational clients in Europe and Africa. Her career extends beyond CLG, as she also leads the firm’s pan-African Energy Transition Center, advising on renewable energy, low-carbon hydrogen, and ESG strategies. This work helps governments and corporations align with global sustainability commitments.
Ojogbo is also an active participant in shaping Africa’s energy future. She serves on the African Energy Chamber’s Advisory Board, contributing to regulatory and policy discussions. Her extensive experience in managing energy projects in over 30 African countries, as well as in Europe and North America, includes a wide range of activities from gas value chains and multi-jurisdictional financing to strategic government advisory.
Her academic credentials include an LL. M. From Columbia Law School, focusing on Finance and Projects, and an LL.
B. From the University of Ibadan. She is licensed to practice law in both New York State and Nigeria and has been recognized for her early career contributions with the Private Practice Rising Star Award at the African Legal Awards in 2020.
As the youngest partner in CLG’s history, Ojogbo’s career trajectory reflects her exceptional legal acumen and visionary leadership. She leads a team of over 50 lawyers across eight jurisdictions, specializing in energy, infrastructure, and projects financing. Through her work, she continues to empower businesses, foster sustainable development, and drive transformation in the legal and energy sectors.
Ojogbo is widely recognized for her technical expertise, deal — making acumen, and 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. Further details regarding CLG’s future projects and initiatives under Ojogbo’s leadership are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Source: [Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo Takes the Helm as CLG’s New Managing Partner — clgglobal.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
