Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie‘s dispute resolution team, which is ’very knowledgeable with a strong attention to detail’, regularly counsels clients operating across the prominent sectors of Nigeria’s economy. Experienced in acting before the Nigerian High and Supreme Court, the team boast notable clients, based both in Nigeria and globally, across a range of industries including technology, shipping and energy. Uzoma Azikiwe, SAN leads the team and has been described as ‘very knowledgeable and reliable.’ Festus Onyia is recognised for his ability as an arbitrator whilst Olamide Aleshinloye provides support across various matters. Mesuabari Mene-Josiah and Shakirudeen Mosobalaje are important associates in the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Very knowledgeable, attention to detail and always available to provide solutions to legal issues/disputes.’
‘Great service delivery.’
‘Uzoma Azikiwe, SAN, stands out as a trusted adviser.’
‘The dispute resolution team is extremely proficient in what they do. They have a way of unravelling the most complex facts into easier and more nuanced takes. They have an incredible eye for detail and are very resourceful with information provided to them.’
Key clients
- Changsha Forland Motor Technology Co. Ltd
- Travelstart Web Logistics Ltd
- Shelf Drilling Nigeria Ltd
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Ardagh Packaging Group Ltd
- Abbot Investment (North Africa) Limited
- Pfizer Specialties Limited
- Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited
- International Finance Corporation
- General Electric Company Limited
Work highlights
- Representing Google LLC, wrongly sued as YouTube LLC in a suit filed by Apostle John Suleman, a popular Nigerian cleric, claiming, among other injunctive reliefs, the sum of over $1bn.
- Representing Google Ireland Limited and other Google defendants where the plaintiff is seeking ₦85bn in damages for the alleged unauthorised use of his image rights and violation of his right to privacy.
- Representing Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited on a matter against plaintiffs who claim to be members of oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta of Nigeria.
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Practice head
Uzoma Azikiwe, SAN
Other key lawyers
Festus Onyia; Olamide Aleshinloye; Mesuabari Mene-Josiah; Shakirudeen Mosobalaje