Jude is a Partner and a core member of the firm’s dispute resolution practice. He has considerable experience representing a wide range of clients, including private and public companies, public/government institutions, multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals (HNI), in landmark, complex, and high-ticket (often bet-the-company) cases in a wide range of matters.
His dispute resolution practice, which includes arbitration and mediation, covers banking and financial services, energy (oil and gas), environmental law, labour and employment, investment securities and capital market.
Jude obtained both his master's and doctorate degrees from the University of Sussex, UK, with research interests in the areas of international investment law (international investment arbitration and international investment treaties) and international commercial arbitration and has written extensively in these areas.
Jude also has considerable teaching experience, taking up a position as a doctoral tutor and teaching ‘Introduction to Business Law’ and ‘Justice, Equality and the Society’ modules at the University of Sussex, UK. He also delivers seminars on different areas of law, including the art of legal research.
Prior to rejoining KENNA, Jude gained substantial experience from a reputable dispute resolution law firm in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria.
In his spare time, Jude enjoys painting and singing karaoke.
Ph.D., University of Sussex, United Kingdom.
LL.M, University of Sussex, United Kingdom.
B.L, Nigerian Law School.
LL.B, Imo State University, Nigeria
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
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