As international commerce grows more complex, the legal mechanisms designed to resolve its disputes must evolve in tandem. On 1..
The Rise of the African Specialist Arbitrator & Expert in Technology and Artificial Intelligence
It is 2026, and it is clear to all by now that Technology and AI are fast reshaping every facet..
Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards Against Domestic Assets
The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards against assets sits at the intersection of international arbitration, domestic procedural law, and judicial..
Arbitration Clauses: Common Drafting Errors, Pathological Clauses, and Their Legal Consequences in ADR Proceedings
Arbitration has become a central pillar of dispute resolution in Nigeria’s commercial landscape, driven by party autonomy, confidentiality, procedural flexibility,..
Legal Explainer: Convention on the Establishment of the International Organisation for Mediation (CIOM)
The IOMed Convention marks a global shift toward mediation in resolving State disputes, positioning Hong Kong as a hub for international ADR.
Nigerian Law Issues Trial in Ogale/Bille Communities vs. Shell Commences at UK High Court
The UK High Court begins the trial on Nigerian law issues in the Ogale & Bille communities’ case against Shell over environmental damage from oil spills.
OAL Celebrates Nigeria’s New National Arbitration Policy
Celebrating Nigeria’s National Policy on Arbitration & ADR 2024–2028, a step towards strengthening arbitration and positioning Nigeria as Africa’s hub.
The Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Environmental and Community Disputes
Innovative conflict resolution is key to tackling environmental disputes in Africa, where resource exploitation fuels instability, pollution & security challenges.
OAL Hosts Inaugural ICC Nigeria ADR & Arbitration Commission Meeting
OAL hosted the ICC Nigeria ADR & Arbitration Commission Meeting, fostering dialogue on arbitration, ESG and Nigeria’s role as Africa’s arbitration hub.
Federal Executive Council Approves 2024–2028 National Policy on Arbitration and ADR, Championed by Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN
Federal Executive Council approves Nigeria’s National Policy on Arbitration & ADR (2024–2028), led by Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN, to advance dispute resolution.