Nzube Akunne

My Profile – Nzube Johnpaul Akunne, Esq. is an accomplished Executive Senior Associate at Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), where he has distinguished himself as a foremost practitioner in Dispute Resolution, Maritime Law, Debt Recovery, and Insolvency Practice. With over 16 years of active legal practice, Mr. Akunne has consistently demonstrated professional excellence, maintaining an enviable success rate of over 90% in complex litigation and maritime disputes.

He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from the University of Lagos, and earned his LL.B from the Anambra State University (now Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University). His robust academic foundation complements his practical expertise, making him one of the most versatile and reliable practitioners in his areas of specialization.

Mr. Akunne is an active and dedicated member of several professional bodies, including the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the NBA Section on Business Law (SBL), the Nigerian Maritime Lawyers Association, and the Space Law and Arbitration Association, amongst others. His membership across these diverse associations reflects the breadth of his practice and his commitment to the development of specialized areas of law in Nigeria.

In addition to his thriving practice, Mr. Akunne has made significant contributions to legal research and thought leadership. His scholarly interests cut across Maritime Law, Environmental Justice, Corporate & Commercial Law, Property Law, and general litigation practice. He has delivered speeches, papers, and presentations at numerous professional seminars and webinars, where he continues to provide thought-provoking insights on emerging legal issues.

His academic achievements include authoring impactful research works such as “Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act 2021: A Guide to Upstream Operations” and “Bill of Lading under The Hague, Hague-Visby, and Hamburg Rules”, which was submitted as part of his LL.M program at the University of Lagos. Though unpublished, these works underscore his ability to interrogate complex legal and regulatory frameworks with clarity and depth.

Overall, Nzube Johnpaul Akunne, Esq. embodies the profile of a seasoned legal practitioner, a fine blend of litigation expertise, maritime law proficiency, insolvency practice, and academic contribution making him a highly respected voice in Nigeria’s legal profession.

• Nigerian Bar Association
• Space Law and Arbitration Association
• African Bar Association
• Business Recovery & Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria, the
• Nigerian Bar Association, NBA Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL)
• Nigerian Maritime Lawyers Association

• University of Lagos [LL.M]

• Nigerian Law School Lagos Campus [BL]

• Anambra State University [LL.B]