Chiamaka Anakua is an Associate at the firm, where she is part of both the Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance unit and the Intellectual Property unit. In her role as Associate, she handles various client matters across the firm’s diverse practice areas, spanning both contentious and transactional work for clients in financial services, telecommunications, energy, and other key sectors.
Chiamaka brings strong expertise and particular legal interests in corporate and commercial law matters, corporate governance, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration, corporate sustainability, and intellectual property law. Her understanding of corporate governance extends to sustainable frameworks, stakeholder engagement mechanisms, and compliance with governance codes and regulations.
She has developed significant knowledge around the transition from shareholder primacy to stakeholder-focused governance models and the implementation of sustainable corporate practices. In intellectual property law, Chiamaka has built expertise in copyright protection strategies, trademark registration processes, and intellectual property rights management.
With a background that encompasses both litigation and transactional legal work, Chiamaka offers a well-rounded perspective in her role. Her prior experience includes legal research across various fields, such as corporate governance and regulatory compliance, public sector governance, corporate and commercial law, intellectual property law, and alternative dispute resolution. She has experience in delivering presentations on specialised legal topics, showcasing her ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
Chiamaka is known for her meticulous approach to tasks, strong analytical capabilities, and ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. She combines her legal knowledge with exceptional organisational skills, making her a valuable asset to the firm and its clients.
B. L, Nigerian Law School, Nigeria
LL. B (Honours), Redeemer's University, Nigeria
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
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