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Uzoma Azikiwe, SAN

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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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Phone
+234 1 2774920
Email
[email protected]
Profile
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Profile

Work Department

Aviation, Employment Law, Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner

Career

2006
Partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

1998
Senior Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

1990
Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

1988
G.S. Ebeagwu & Co.

1986-1987
State Counsel, Oyo State Ministry of Justice

Languages

English

Memberships

Nigerian Bar Association Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Nigeria) Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) - 2004 Chartered Institute of Mediation and Conciliators Chartered Institute of Taxation – 2004

Education

2020
Senior Advocate of Nigeria

2003
St. Anne’s College, Oxford University, Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration

1986
Nigerian Law School, BL

1985
University of Ife (LL.B); LL.M

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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
  • Basil Omiyi, chairman of the board of directors of Seplat Energy Plc
  • Richard Mofe-Damijo
  • Notore Chemical Industries Plc
  • KCA Deutag Nigeria Limited/KCA Deutag Drilling GmbH
  • Vlisco Nigeria Limited
  • Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
  • UAC Foods Limited
  • Flutterwave Inc/Flutterwave Technology Solutions Ltd
  • Consulate General of the Republic of South Africa
  • Aiteo Eastern E & P Company Limited
  • Optima Media Group Limited
  • Geometric Power Limited
  • Vitol Finance BV
  • Unilever Nigeria PLC
  • Pension Alliance Ltd
  • Norebo Hong Kong Limited
  • Cummins West Africa Limited
  • C & N Investments Limited
  • Union Bank Plc
  • Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited
  • Etex Group
  • Bell Point Energy Limited
  • Google LLC and Alphabet Inc
  • Air Peace Limited
  • Philip Morris Nigeria Ltd

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.