Chidera Ezenwanne is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution, Energy, Arbitration, ICT and Data Protection unit of the firm. She is a distinguished and versatile lawyer specialising in disputes covering oil spill, customer–banker relationship, labour-related matters, fundamental rights and data related issues. With a track record of successfully navigating and being a part of landmark transactions and disputes, she has established herself as a key player in the firm's success.
Chidera is recognised for her distinctive combination of analytical rigour and deep sector insight, enabling her to deliver strategic advice where it matters most,at the point of high-stakes decision-making. She is a strategist and policy thinker with a proven track record of advising international organisations, multinational corporations, and governments on complex and consequential issues
• Represents International Oil Companies (IOC) Government agencies, Telecommunications companies and financial institutions across various jurisdictions in Nigeria on different claims valued at billions of Naira.
• Advised a multinational telecommunications company on a license acquisition valued at tens of millions of USD, highlighting her proficiency in high-value transactions in the telecom sector.
• Advised an institution on a Power Purchase Agreement and a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment in the energy sector.
• Advised a foreign multinational on the propriety of the Nigeria Custom Service’s insistence on specific incoterms, reflecting her deep understanding of international trade laws.
• Conducts audits of several registered companies to ensure compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act and other relevant regulations, underscoring her expertise in data protection
B. L, Nigerian Law School, Nigeria (Abuja Campus)
LL. B (Honours), University of Ibadan, Nigeria (First Class)
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
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