Cornelius Okey Gabriel LL,B(Hon) LL.M(Unilag) ACIArb UK.
Cornelius has demonstrated a strong track record of successful representation at both trial and appellate courts, serving a diverse clientele that includes government agencies, various corporate entities, and a multitude of individuals.
Cornelius Okey Gabriel is a senior lawyer at Olisa Agbakoba Legal and a key member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution, Maritime, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice groups. His practice spans commercial litigation, maritime law, arbitration, and complex dispute advisory.
He is widely regarded for his strong advocacy skills, strategic depth, and hands-on approach to resolving complex legal issues. Cornelius has successfully represented clients at both trial and appellate courts, acting for government agencies, corporate entities, and private individuals in high-value and multifaceted disputes.
Cornelius has developed particular expertise in arbitration and maritime disputes. He has been appointed as a member of a three-man arbitral tribunal in Courteville Business Solutions Plc v. Olisawaren Associates Ltd,delivered an arbitral award that was upheld upon judicial challenge up till Court of Appeal. His work reflects a deep understanding of procedural law, dispute strategy, and enforcement mechanisms.
In addition to his dispute resolution work, he plays a leadership role within the firm as Coordinator of the Maritime Practice Group, contributing to the firm’s strategic positioning in the maritime sector.
Cornelius is committed to professional excellence and legal scholarship, and has authored numerous publications on key areas of Nigerian law.
- Served as a member of a three-man arbitral tribunal in Courteville Business Solutions Plc v. Olisawaren Associates Ltd, contributing to an arbitral award subsequently upheld upon judicial challenge.
- Represented clients across trial and appellate courts in complex commercial, civil, and public law disputes involving government agencies, corporate entities, and private individuals.
- Advised and represented clients in maritime disputes, providing strategic solutions within Nigeria’s shipping and maritime sector.
- Handled a broad spectrum of dispute resolution matters, including high-value claims, enforcement actions, and regulatory-related disputes.
- Dispute Resolution
- Maritime Law
- Arbitration & ADR
- Member, Common Wealth Lawyers Association
- Member, Surulere Lawyers Association, NBA
- Member, Rapporteurs of Nigerian Bar Association
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
- Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Lagos
- Barrister-at-Law (B.L), Nigerian Law School, Yenagoa Campus
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons), University of Lagos
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