Bruno Ibegbunam is a dedicated, results–oriented Associate at the Firm, with a focus on dispute resolution practice across Oil & Gas, Energy, Maritime, Labour & Employment, Property, Taxation and Intellectual Property.
Highly effective at problem-solving, with an exceptional ability to prioritise tasks and efficiently deliver at an optimal level. Innovative, with excellent verbal and written communication skills; disciplined and detail-oriented; with a strong academic foundation, he is building a track record of competence and professionalism across a range of practice areas.
At KENNA, Bruno handles high-stakes litigation and transactional matters, managing complex disputes and regulatory issues by providing client-focused legal advice and solutions to protect clients’ interests.
• Advising and representing a multilateral financial institution concerning a US$25 million cross-border facility dispute, with issues spanning contractual interpretation, repayment currency obligations, exclusive jurisdiction clauses, and sovereign or institutional immunity.
• Acting for several Nigerian insurance service companies regarding a multi-million US dollar maritime insurance claim.
• Defending a leading Nigerian energy company in a multi-billion-naira oil spill and environmental contamination dispute.
• Representing and providing legal support to a leading Nigerian energy company in a multi-billion-naira Host Community Development Trust dispute.
• Acting for a major multinational bank and a leading Nigerian stockbroking firm in a dispute over a multi-million-naira credit facility.
B.L, Nigerian Law School, Nigeria
LL.B, Imo State University (First Class)
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
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