Colin Egemonye
Colin heads our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups and is…
Ada is an Associate in our Technology, Innovation and FinTech and Immigration Practice Groups and is an integral part of our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups.
She attended the University of Abuja, Nigeria, where she obtained her LL. B (Hons.) law degree and graduated with a Second-Class Honors (Upper Division). She then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School where she graduated with a Second-Class Honors (Upper Division) and was subsequently called into the Nigerian Bar.
Ada is goal-oriented, has an eye for details and has a strong commitment to resolving clients’ complex issues whilst providing practical solutions to clients’ legal problems.
Ada regularly assists clients with several aspects of compliance matters in Nigeria and was a significant part of a team that represented a Nigerian Company in an International commercial dispute at the London Court of International Arbitration.
She was also an integral part of a team that advised a foreign company on the legal and regulatory requirements for e-hailing cab companies in Nigeria.
Colin heads our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups and is…
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Josiah is a Senior Associate at Goldsmiths Solicitors. Josiah graduated from the Madonna University, Nigeria with an LL. B (Hons.) law degree. Thereafter he proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, where he obtained his BL and was called to the Nigeria Bar. He obtained his Master of Arts (MA) degree in Criminal Justice and Human Security from the University of Bridgeport, United State of America.
Josiah is described by his peers as a seasoned professional who demonstrates an ability to resolve complex legal issues. He embraces challenges and is always eager to deliver excellent results to clients.
His interests and experience span across corporate/commercial law, energy, taxation, employment, competition and consumer rights, intellectual property, telecommunications and real estate. He is deeply knowledgeable in his practice areas and has proven valuable to our numerous clients.
Nigerian Bar Association
National Criminal Justice Honour Society (Alpha Phi Sigma) United States of America.
National Honour Society for International Studies, United States of America
Colin heads our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups and is…
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Uba is a Managing Associate in our Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Practice Group. He attended Madonna University, Anambra State, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2010 and was admitted into the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in February 2012. Uba further advanced his legal expertise by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Corporate Law from the University of East Anglia, United Kingdom.
After a brief stint in the Legal Department of United Bank for Africa, Plc, Uba went into legal practice as an associate in a Corporate/Commercial and Litigation law firm based in Lagos where he worked in the litigation department and handled contentious matters in the superior courts including the appellate courts in Nigeria.
Uba successfully acted for a claimant in a $1.7M USD international arbitration matter brought under the ICC Rules. Uba is currently involved as part of the Goldsmiths team and other international consultants acting for a Nigerian State Government on a build, design, rehabilitate, operate and transfer public-private partnership project in Nigeria.
Uba has also acted as legal advisor to United Arab Emirate Aviation Company on various regulatory and tax matters. He also acted as part of a team of legal advisors for confidential American insurance company bondholders of US$63,400,000 in a share sale and asset acquisition in a leading commercial bank in Nigeria.
He successfully acted as a defence counsel to an oil and gas company in their over GBP 130, 000 British Pounds dispute with a former employee at the National Industrial Court.
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Colin heads our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups and is…
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Nneka is a partner in our Energy and Natural Resources Practice Groups and is an integral part of our Projects Team. She is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and also a licensed attorney authorized to practice law in the State of New York, United States of America.
Nneka graduated with a LL.B (Hons) Law Degree from the University of Nigeria in 1992 and thereafter proceeded to the Nigerian law School, Lagos, where she gained the BL qualification and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993. Upon being called to the Nigerian Bar she proceeded to Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York, where she gained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Environmental Law in 1997.
Nneka is a leading authority in environmental law and practice in Nigeria and is described as a very astute commercial lawyer who fearlessly defends her clients’ corner, whilst maintaining a very calm disposition.
Nigeria
State of New York
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Emmanuel is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and heads our Banking and Finance and Tax Groups and our Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Practice Groups. He has acted for clients in ICC and LCIA arbitrations and has also published scholarly articles for the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators. He is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.
Emmanuel initially graduated with a B.A honours degree in English from the University of Calabar, before proceeding to study law at the University of Nigeria, where he obtained his LL.B (Hons.) law degree. He obtained his Masters in corporate and commercial law from Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London and was also admitted as a member of the Association of Taxation Technician (ATT) of England and Wales. Emmanuel also has an M.Sc., in Constructions Law and Dispute Resolution from the prestigious Kings College, University of London.
Emmanuel is regularly called upon to advise clients on a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters including constructions disputes, commercial disputes, foreign direct investments and taxation matters.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
Law Society of England and Wales
Nigerian Bar Association
Colin heads our Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups and is…
Emmanuel is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute…
Kingsley is a partner and Head of our…
Patrick heads our Employment Law Team and is…
Nneka is a partner in our Energy and…
Uba is a Managing Associate in our Litigation…
Josiah is a Senior Associate at Goldsmiths Solicitors.…
Ada is an Associate in our Technology, Innovation…
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The Construction sector plays important roles in the development and maintenance of infrastructure in Nigeria and the sector continues to drive the level of infrastructural development in the country.
As a top Construction law firm in Nigeria, we advise and act for both local and foreign clients and we have continued to provide legal guidance to them throughout the stages of their projects in Nigeria.
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