Jackson, Etti & Edu‘s dispute resolution practice handles a breadth of contentious mandates across multiple industries, including high value and cross-jurisdictional work. Building on expertise in Nigeria’s most significant economic sectors such as oil and gas and financial services, the practice has represented clients in disputes relating to a diverse array of issues including pharmaceuticals, media and tobacco. Obafemi Agaba leads the team and has a recognised specialism in IP and technology issues, whilst Asamah Kadiri, SAN is thoroughly skilled in ADR methods such as arbitration. Toyosi Odunmbaku is a recommended lawyer.
Testimonials
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‘JEE's dispute resolution team is very responsive to needs, with very deep work product in a very short time. They bring deep thinking to bear on complex matters and make it simple for the client to understand the solution to such complex problems.’
‘Obafemi Agaba brings a wealth of experience to bear by providing leadership to the team. Toyosi Odunmbaku also brings litigation competence to bear on unknotting arguments and putting issues out with clarity.’
Key clients
- Alcamo International Limited
- Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
Work highlights
- Represented Alcamo International Limited before the High Court of Lagos State, claiming the sum of $90m for breach of contract against Samsung Heavy Industries and its Nigerian subsidiary.
- Advised R. Twining and Company Limited on a passing-off, trademark and copyright infringement action against the 1st Defendant and the Registrar of Trademarks, in relation to the client’s Twinings brand.