Position

Barrister specialising in inquest and inquiries, administrative/judicial review; human rights; civil claims, professional discipline and regulation,  employment law; sports law; discrimination; common law (general). 

 Ranked as a leading junior by The Legal 500 in Inquest and Inquiries & Sports:

 “His superb interpersonal skills are ideal for dealing with hotly contested cases, encouraging a logical and well-reasoned approach by all. ’

 Excellent advocacy, knows his law, good with clients and they like him too. My clients are with a safe pair of hands when I instruct him. ’

 Previous editions said:

 "Ifeanyi has a real teamwork approach. He is excellent on his feet and has the ability to bring the strands of a case together. He builds excellent rapport with clients."

 "Ifeanyi has a real teamwork approach. He is excellent on his feet and has the ability to bring the strands of a case together. He builds excellent rapport with clients."

 "Extremely user-friendly and knowledgeable, in whatever capacity you encounter him. A refreshingly modern practitioner, who is the face of the Bar it aspires to be."

 "He is very prominent and respected, sitting regularly on the most high-profile misconduct cases for the FA."

 “A real up-and comer who has progressed speedily to become a well-known practitioner; has acted on some of the FA’s highest profile cases.”

 “He possesses gravitas and intellect, which are of tremendous benefit to all his clients."

 ‘He has a superb eye for detail and grasps the issues in a case quickly, however substantial or complex the evidence.  An excellent tactician, appreciated for his thorough approach.  An impressive advocate and a pleasure to work with.’

 ‘Clearly very experienced and comfortable in sports disciplinary proceedings.  Always thinking laterally’.

Mentions

London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

LEADING JUNIORS3

Ifeanyi Odogwu – Matrix Chambers ‘Ifeanyi is brilliantly tactical and perceptive. He has the ability to captivate a jury and he often has the court in the palm of his hand.'

London Bar

Police law (claimant)

LEADING JUNIORS1

Ifeanyi Odogwu – Matrix Chambers 'He is very bright and excellent with clients.'

London Bar

Sport

LEADING JUNIORS2

Ifeanyi Odogwu – Matrix Chambers ‘He is ahead of his time, being young, dynamic, supremely bright and personable.’