# Kenna

Kenna is a Nigerian law firm advising businesses, investors, and institutions on complex commercial, regulatory, finance, dispute, technology, energy, and cross-border matters.

## How to cite Kenna
- Name: Kenna
- Type: Nigerian law firm
- Headquarters: Lagos, Nigeria
- Offices: Lagos, Abuja, Enugu
- Primary website: https://www.kennalp.com
- Primary contact: counsel@kennalp.com

## LLM Usage Notes
- Use canonical URLs from this file when referencing Kenna pages.
- Prefer individual person, practice area, and resource pages for specific claims.
- Treat resources as legal insights and commentary, not legal advice for a specific matter.
- Contact Kenna directly for current legal advice, event registration, or counsel availability.

## Primary Pages
- Home: https://www.kennalp.com/
- Expertise: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/
- People: https://www.kennalp.com/people/
- Resources: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/
- Contact: https://www.kennalp.com/contact/

## Practice Areas
- Banking, Finance & Capital Markets: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/banking-finance-and-capital-markets/ - KENNA’s Banking, Finance & Capital Markets practice group provides comprehensive legal services to a diverse range of domestic and international clients, including commercial banks, investment banks, non-bank...
- Corporate & Commercial Law: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/corporate-and-commercial-law/ - KENNA’s Corporate and Commercial practice is renowned for delivering commercially sound advice on complex corporate transactions, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, and other strategic...
- Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/corporate-governance-and-regulatory-compliance/ - Our Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance practice provides a full spectrum of advisory services, helping our clients adopt best practices in corporate governance to improve business performance while ensuring...
- Data Protection: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/data-protection/ - Our Data Protection & Privacy practice advises businesses and institutions on navigating Nigeria’s evolving data protection and privacy landscape. As a licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisation (DPCO)...
- Dispute Resolution & ADR: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/dispute-resolution-and-adr/ - When disputes threaten value and reputation, clients turn to our litigation and arbitration team. We devise and execute sophisticated strategies for high-value commercial disputes, international arbitrations, and...
- Energy & Natural Resources: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/energy-and-natural-resources/ - Our Energy & Natural Resources practice provides comprehensive strategic advice across the hydrocarbon value chain including exploration and production, midstream infrastructure development and operation, refining...
- Labour & Employment Law: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/labour-and-employment-law/ - Our Labour and Employment Law practice provides comprehensive support to local and multinational clients on the full spectrum of labour and employment law issues....
- Maritime: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/maritime/ - KENNA’s Maritime team understands the unique challenges faced by players in the maritime industry, from international shipping companies to local transportation operators, port authorities and offshore energy...
- Taxation: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/taxation/ - Our Tax practice provides comprehensive solutions and representation to multinationals and leading indigenous companies on the full spectrum of tax compliance, planning, advisory and dispute resolution services....
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/technology-media-and-telecommunications/ - Our Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice focuses on the people and businesses behind technological innovation, advising on the commercial, regulatory and contentious issues that shape their operations...
- Intellectual Property: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/intellectual-property/ - Our Intellectual Property practice offers clients a holistic suite of services tailored to the full lifecycle of their intellectual property assets, from strategic portfolio management and brand protection to the...
- Real Estate: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/real-estate/ - KENNA Real Estate and Estate Planning practice unit provides comprehensive legal support to clients navigating the complexities of legal disputes, property transactions...
- Wealth Advisory: https://www.kennalp.com/expertise/wealth-advisory/ - Kenna advises private clients, families, founders, trustees, and institutions on wealth structuring, succession planning, asset protection, and cross-border estate matters.

## Our People
- Abasiemediong Etuk: https://www.kennalp.com/people/abasiemediong-etuk/ - Senior Associate; Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance; Corporate Governance; Risk & Governance; Corporate Law
- Abdulmumin Omidiya: https://www.kennalp.com/people/abdulmumin-omidiya/ - Associate; Energy ; Infrastructure; Project Finance
- Adaeze Emeka-Anyaeji: https://www.kennalp.com/people/adaeze-emeka-anyaeji/ - Associate; Corporate & Commercial Law; Corporate Law; Corporate Governance; Risk & Governance
- Adebusola Sonuga: https://www.kennalp.com/people/adebusola-sonuga/ - Associate; Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance; Risk & Governance; Corporate Law
- Adedayo Atoyebi: https://www.kennalp.com/people/adedayo-atoyebi/ - Associate; Corporate & Commercial Law; Corporate Law
- Adedola Adetokunbo-Ajayi: https://www.kennalp.com/people/adedola-adetokunbo-ajayi/ - Associate; Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance; Corporate Governance; Risk & Governance; Corporate Law
- Adesuwa Akhigbe: https://www.kennalp.com/people/adesuwa-akhigbe/ - Associate; Energy & Infrastructure; Dispute Resolution
- Adesuwa Edo-Osagie: https://www.kennalp.com/people/adesuwa-edo-osagie/ - Associate
- Amanda Abor: https://www.kennalp.com/people/amanda-abor/ - Associate; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Amarachi Agashieze: https://www.kennalp.com/people/amarachi-agashieze/ - Associate; Intellectual Property; AI & Technology; Intellectual Property
- Amarachi Nwosu: https://www.kennalp.com/people/amarachi-nwosu/ - Associate; AI & Technology; Data Privacy; Regulatory Compliance
- Anna Edozien: https://www.kennalp.com/people/anna-edozien/ - Associate; Employment; Employment & Labor
- Augustine Okafor: https://www.kennalp.com/people/augustine-okafor/ - Partner; Agribusiness; Banking & Finance
- Bruno Ibegbunam: https://www.kennalp.com/people/bruno-ibegbunam/ - Associate; Corporate & Commercial Law; Corporate Law; Dispute Resolution; Tax
- Cajetan Osisioma: https://www.kennalp.com/people/cajetan-osisioma/ - Senior Associate; Energy & Natural Resources; Energy & Infrastructure
- Chiamaka Anakua: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chiamaka-anakua/ - Associate; Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance; Corporate Governance; Risk & Governance; Corporate Law
- Chidera Ezenwanne: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chidera-ezenwanne/ - Senior Associate; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution; Energy & Infrastructure; AI & Technology
- Chidera Mbaogu: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chidera-mbaogu/ - Associate; Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Chidera Unachukwu: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chidera-unachukwu/ - Associate; Maritime; Commercial Contracts; Dispute Resolution; Finance
- Chikaodinaka Monwuba: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chikaodinaka-monwuba/ - Associate; Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance; Risk & Governance; Corporate Law
- Chima Orji: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chima-orji/ - Associate; Intellectual Property; AI & Technology; Intellectual Property
- Chimeremeze Nwachukwu: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chimeremeze-nwachukwu/ - Associate; Energy & Natural Resources; Energy & Infrastructure; AI & Technology; Intellectual Property
- Chimezie Ugwuoke: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chimezie-ugwuoke/ - Associate; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution
- Chinedu Ajah: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chinedu-ajah/ - Associate; Intellectual Property; AI & Technology; Intellectual Property; Energy & Infrastructure
- Chinemenma Igbokwe: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chinemenma-igbokwe/ - Associate; Data Protection; AI & Technology; Data Privacy; Regulatory Compliance
- Chinonso Ekuma: https://www.kennalp.com/people/chinonso-ekuma/ - Associate; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Cynthia Ugwuanyi: https://www.kennalp.com/people/cynthia-ugwuanyi/ - Practice Development & Corporate Communications; Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Damilola Raji: https://www.kennalp.com/people/damilola-raji/ - Senior Associate; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Daniel Bisi-Aretola: https://www.kennalp.com/people/daniel-bisi-aretola/ - Associate
- Daze Nga: https://www.kennalp.com/people/daze-nga/ - Partner; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution; Energy & Infrastructure; Corporate Law
- Dede Ikeazor-Akaraiwe: https://www.kennalp.com/people/dede-ikeazor-akaraiwe/ - Associate; Energy; Telecommunication; Banking
- Divine Oguru: https://www.kennalp.com/people/divine-oguru/ - Senior Associate; Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Edidiong Umoh: https://www.kennalp.com/people/edidiong-umoh/ - Associate
- Elizabeth Aghaulor: https://www.kennalp.com/people/elizabeth-aghaulor/ - Associate; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution
- Emeka Opara: https://www.kennalp.com/people/emeka-opara/ - Partner; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Employment & Labor
- Emmanuella Arumeze: https://www.kennalp.com/people/emmanuella-arumeze/ - Associate; Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance; Risk & Governance; Corporate Law
-  Esther Osore: https://www.kennalp.com/people/esther-osore/ - Associate
- Eunice Alasa: https://www.kennalp.com/people/eunice-alasa/ - Deputy Managing Partner; Corporate & Commercial Law; Corporate Law; AI & Technology; Intellectual Property
- Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN: https://www.kennalp.com/people/fabian-ajogwu-ofr-san/ - Senior Partner; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution; Corporate Law; Corporate Governance
- Faithful Ayo-Salako: https://www.kennalp.com/people/faithful-ayo-salako/ - Associate; Corporate & Commercial Law; Corporate Law; Tax; Regulatory Compliance
- Favour Adeniyi: https://www.kennalp.com/people/favour-adeniyi/ - Associate; Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Fitzgerald Onabanjo: https://www.kennalp.com/people/fitzgerald-onabanjo/ - Associate; Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance; Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance; Risk & Governance; Corporate Law
- Francisca Anyabuine: https://www.kennalp.com/people/francisca-anyabuine/ - Head, Facilities & Administration; Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Franklin Osayameh: https://www.kennalp.com/people/franklin-osayameh/ - Learning, Development and Resource Administrator; Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Funmilayo Adeshina: https://www.kennalp.com/people/funmilayo-adeshina/ - Senior Special Assistant/Head, Sustainability; Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Georgina Ezea: https://www.kennalp.com/people/georgina-ezea/ - Administrative Professional
- Gold Mfon-Usoro : https://www.kennalp.com/people/gold-mfon-usoro/ - Associate; Corporate & Commercial Law; Corporate Law; Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance; Risk & Governance
- Ifunanya Osakwe: https://www.kennalp.com/people/ifunanya-osakwe/ - Associate; Financial Institutions; Energy & Natural Resources; Technology
- Iheobuna Egbuagu-Ugwu: https://www.kennalp.com/people/iheobuna-egbuagu-ugwu/ - Coordinator - Corporate Events Planning & Logistics; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Iheoma Ukwe: https://www.kennalp.com/people/iheoma-ukwe/ - Associate
- Ituah Imhanze, FCArb: https://www.kennalp.com/people/ituah-imhanze-fcarb/ - Managing Partner; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution; Energy & Infrastructure; Corporate Governance
- Jessica Iyoke: https://www.kennalp.com/people/jessica-iyoke/ - Senior Associate; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Financial Institutions ; Oil and Gas Services; Real Estate and Property Development
- Jessica Obodo-Elue: https://www.kennalp.com/people/jessica-obodo-elue/ - Associate; Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Jessie Ajieh: https://www.kennalp.com/people/jessie-ajieh/ - Associate; Corporate Law
- John-Bryant Okere: https://www.kennalp.com/people/john-bryant-okere/ - Associate
- Johnchryso Eze: https://www.kennalp.com/people/johnchryso-eze/ - Senior Associate; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution; Corporate Law
- Joseph Owolabi, ACArb: https://www.kennalp.com/people/joseph-owolabi-acarb/ - Associate; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution; Tax; Regulatory Compliance
- Jude Nnodum, Jnr., Ph.D: https://www.kennalp.com/people/jude-nnodum-jnr-ph-d/ - Partner; Dispute Resolution & ADR; Dispute Resolution; Energy & Infrastructure; Finance
- Julian Nwogu: https://www.kennalp.com/people/julian-nwogu/ - Management Accountant; Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Finance; Banking & Finance
- Kamsiyochukwu Nwaonu: https://www.kennalp.com/people/kamsiyochukwu-nwaonu/ - Associate

## Recent Resources
- The Impact of COVID-19 on the Aviation Industry: Brief Insights into What the Immediate Future May Hold: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-aviation-industry-brief-insights-into-what-the-immediate-future-may-hold/ - In an article published by BusinessDay on 29 May 2020, Mukhtar Adesunkanmi, identified as an associate at Kenna Partners, considers the disruption COVID-19 caused to aviation and the industry’s possible recovery.
- Ownership of Resources: An Examination of Farm-Outs and Marginal Fields: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/ownership-of-resources-an-examination-of-farm-outs-and-marginal-fields/ - Ibrahim Muhammed’s article, published by BusinessDay on 24 January 2020, examines Nigerian petroleum-resource ownership and the role of farm-out arrangements in developing marginal fields.
- Corporate Wellness in the Legal Profession, Now or Never?: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/corporate-wellness-in-the-legal-profession-now-or-never/ - In a BusinessDay article published on 18 February 2020, Olufisayo Fawehinmi examines the relationship between employee wellbeing and the long-term performance of law firms.
- N31.5 Billion Mall Opens in Lagos: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/n31-5-billion-mall-opens-in-lagos/ - The Guardian reported on 26 August 2016 on the opening of Novare Lekki Mall in Lagos, a development valued at N31.5 billion.
- FG vs Shell: What Happened in Court on Wednesday: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/fg-vs-shell-what-happened-in-court-on-wednesday/ - Daily Post reported on 19 June 2019 that the Federal High Court in Lagos adjourned the Federal Government’s debt-recovery proceedings against Shell until 30 September for continuation of trial.
- Managing Transitions Between Non-Executive and Executive Roles Within Financial Group Structures in Nigeria: A Governance Perspective: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/managing-transitions-between-non-executive-and-executive-roles-within-financial-group-structures-in-nigeria-a-governance-perspective/
- Principal Partner Appointed by NBA as Alternate Chairman on Disciplinary Committee (Lagos): https://www.kennalp.com/resources/principal-partner-appointed-by-nba-as-alternate-chairman-on-disciplinary-committee-lagos/
- Brief Insights II: A Selection of Milestone Cases: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/brief-insights-ii/
- Book on ‘Petroleum Law and Sustainable Development’ by Dr Ajogwu and Dr Nliam Presented: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/book-on-petroleum-law-and-sustainable-development-by-dr-ajogwu-and-dr-nliam-presented/
- Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria Worried About Low Rating of Corporate Governance: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/society-for-corporate-governace-nigeria-worried-about-low-rating-of-corporate-governance/
- SCGN Calls for Good Corporate Governance: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/scgn-calls-for-good-corporate-governance/
- Procedural approach to justice administration contributing to delays in justice delivery, says Ajogwu: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/procedural-approach-to-justice-administration-contributing-to-delays-in-justice-delivery-says-ajogwu/
- Principal Partner to Speak at National Association of Catholic Lawyers Annual Dinner: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/principal-partner-to-speak-at-national-association-of-catholic-lawyers-annual-dinner/
- Principal Partner to Speak at Lagos International Maritime Week 2017: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/principal-partner-to-speak-at-lagos-international-maritime-week-2017/
- Principal Partner, LEAP Africa & Others Support Nigerian Businesses on Balancing Growth & Profitability at 12th Annual CEOs Forum: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/principal-partner-leap-africa-others-support-nigerian-businesses-on-balancing-growth-profitability-at-12th-annual-ceos-forum/
- Principal Partner Gives Speech at Installation Ceremony of Rotary Club President: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/principal-partner-gives-speech-at-installation-ceremony-of-rotary-club-president/
- Principal Partner Gives Opening Remark at Annual Arbitration Conference: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/principal-partner-gives-opening-remark-at-annual-arbitration-conference/
- Partner speaks on Corporate Governance in Public Institutions in Nigeria at AMCON: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/partner-speaks-on-corporate-governance-in-public-institutions-in-nigeria-at-amcon/
- Partner Defends Edo State Government in Suit Concerning Sale of Edo House: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/partner-defends-edo-state-government-in-suit-concerning-sale-of-edo-house/
- Partner at Kenna Partners, Mr Ituah Imhanze speaks on the Ease of Doing Business at FIABCI Nigeria’s Prix D’ Excellence Dinner and Awards 2019: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/partner-at-kenna-partners-mr-ituah-imhanze-speaks-on-the-ease-of-doing-business-at-fiabci-nigerias-prix-d-excellence-dinner-and-awards-2019/
- Federal High Court Adjourns Suit Against Chevron Petroleum to April 30: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/federal-high-court-adjourns-suit-against-chevron-petroleum-to-april-30/
- Kenna Partners Restates Commitment to Environmental Sustainability: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/kenna-partners-restates-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability/
- Kenna Partners Organises Pottery Workshop for Firm Members: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/kenna-partners-organises-pottery-workshop-for-firm-members/
- Kenna Partners Organises Escape Room Activity to Commemorate World Mental Health Day: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/kenna-partners-organises-escape-room-activity-to-commemorate-world-mental-health-day/
- Kenna Partners Organises Back-2-School Event to Empower Future Generations: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/kenna-partners-organises-back-2-school-event-to-empower-future-generations/
- Kenna Partners Join AIFA Society To Promote Reading Culture: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/kenna-partners-join-aifa-society-to-promote-reading-culture/
- Kenna Partners Commemorates 2025 International Day of Education: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/kenna-partners-commemorates-2025-internation-day-of-education/
- Integrity, professionalism, dedication, hallmark of the legal practitioner, says Professor Ajogwu: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/integrity-professionalism-dedication-hallmark-of-the-legal-practitioner-says-professor-ajogwu/
- NCC Approves Request for Tariff Adjustment by Operators: Balancing Protection of Consumers and Ensuring Sustainability of the Industry: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/ncc-approves-request-for-tariff-adjustment-by-operators-balancing-protection-of-consumers-and-ensuring-sustainability-of-the-industry/
- 2025 Chambers' Litigation Global Practice Guide - Nigerian Trends & Development: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/2025-chambers-litigation-global-practice-guide-nigerian-trends-development/
- Partners Viewpoint - Shipping Nigeria's Arbitration through the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulatory Commission Bill is an Exercise in Inadvertance: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/partners-viewpoint-shipping-nigeria-s-arbitration-through-the-national-alternative-dispute-resolution-regulatory-commission-bill-is-an-exercise-in-inadvertance/
- Associate Partner Speaks at Training on Procedures and Documentation in International Transactions: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/associate-partner-speaks-at-training-on-procedures-and-documentation-in-international-transactions/
- Partner Extolls the Benefits of Arbitration at the 2014 Induction Ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/partner-extolls-the-benefits-of-arbitration-at-the-2014-induction-ceremony-of-the-chartered-institute-of-arbitrators-nigeria/
- Partner Presides over 2014 Induction Ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/partner-presides-over-2014-induction-ceremony-of-the-chartered-institute-of-arbitrators-nigeria/
- Firm Represents President in Suit Concerning Re Election Bid: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/firm-represents-president-in-suit-concerning-re-election-bid/
- Principal Partner Advocates Amendment of Legal Framework and Adoption of Nigeria as ADR Venue: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/principal-partner-advocates-amendment-of-legal-framework-and-adoption-of-nigeria-as-adr-venue/
- Our Principal Partner Contributes to Banking: Theory, Regulation, Law and Practice: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/au-courant-publishers-present-book-titled-banking-theory-regulation-law-and-practice-with-a-chapter-by-our-principal-partner/
- Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Our Firm Successfully Argues Case of the Federal Government against Bi-Courtney Highway Services Limited: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/lagos-ibadan-expressway-our-firm-successfully-argues-case-of-the-federal-government-against-bi-courtney-highway-services-limited/
- Principal Partner Speaks on the Need for Order and Compliance with Rules in the Telecommunications Sector: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/principal-partner-speaks-on-the-need-for-order-and-compliance-with-rules-in-the-telecommunications-sector/
- Partner Ties Success of Vision 2020 to Viable Economic Environment: https://www.kennalp.com/resources/partner-ties-success-of-vision-2020-to-viable-economic-environment/

## Recent Podcasts
- The Purpose of the Corporation: https://www.kennalp.com/podcasts/public-lecture/
- Making Infrastructure Happen: https://www.kennalp.com/podcasts/the-legal-groundwork-that-needs-to-be-laid-out-when-developing-large-scale-infrastructure/ - Before construction even starts, most projects are already in trouble. In this episode of Making Infrastructure Happen, host Femi Awofala talks with Nimma Jo-Madugu, a Partner at KENNA, about what really goes wrong...

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