Chinedu has successfully litigated on several landmark human rights and public interest cases. He is a very conscientious and analytical in development and implementation of legal strategies to proffer solutions, even in complex cases.
OAL successfully represented one of the world’s largest shipbuilders in a historic ship arrest, which is considered the largest in the history of the Nigerian maritime industry. The client is a global leader in shipbuilding, engineering, procurement, fabrication & integration, assembling, construction, and offshore oil & gas industries in Africa, operates world-class fabrication and integration…
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) has submitted a comprehensive advisory to the Federal Government of Nigeria outlining critical reforms needed to unlock the full potential of the country’s maritime and blue economy sectors. The advisory emphasizes the need for a robust and effective governance framework, strategic investments, and legislative updates to drive revenue generation, job creation,…
The Admiralty Jurisdiction Act widens the scope of the Federal High Court in relation to the arrest of ships. This widened scope affects the ship arrest provisions. Under the Act, liabilities binding on a demise charterer are also enforceable by an arrest order. Where a claim is not founded upon a proprietary or possessory interest…
Bank loans are a very valuable tool for the growth and sustainability of businesses in Nigeria; particularly since we are not exactly a credit-oriented society. It is important to understand that obtaining a bank loan in Nigeria does not necessarily mean that a person or business is in financial trouble. In fact, a loan can…
