Shakirudeen Mosobalaje
Senior Associate
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
More informationAt Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, the practice is home to 'a very experienced team of litigators' with 'excellent dispute resolution skills'. The group is well-versed in representing high-profile clients in international disputes. Uzoma Azikiwe heads up the department, in which arbitration expert Festus Onyia and Mesuabari Mene-Josiah garner praise as 'accessible and detail-oriented' practitioners. Olukayode Dada advises on commercial litigation and white-collar crime matters, while Olamide Aleshinloye is an expert in asset and debt recovery claims. Michael Ugah is a key contact for contentious tax work; Shakirudeen Mosobalaje is well-versed in oil and gas litigation; and Mesuabari Mene-Josiah handles commercial, employment and real estate disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The dispute resolution team is collaborative.’
- ‘A client-focused law firm with remarkable attention to detail, and a very experienced team of litigators.’
- ‘Festus Onyia and Mesuabari Mene-Josiah standout. They are one of the best commercial dispute resolution teams in the market. They are accessible and detail oriented.’
Key clients
- Equinor Nigeria Energy Company Limited (formerly known as Statoil Nigeria Limited)
- Abbot Investment (North Africa) Limited
- Schlumberger Nigeria Ltd
- Pfizer Specialties Limited
- HSBC Bank
- Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited
- International Finance Corporation
- Seplat Energy Plc
- General Electric Company Limited
- Mr. Basil Omiyi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Seplat Energy Plc
- Richard Mofe-Damijo
- Notore Chemical Industries Plc
- British Broadcasting Corporation
- KCA Deutag Nigeria Limited and KCA Deutag Drilling GMBH
- Aikan Uganda Limited
- Vlisco Nigeria Limited
- Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
- Google LLC and Alphabet Inc
- UAC Foods Limited
- Vitol Finance BV
- Unilever Nigeria PLC
- Petrogas Nigeria Ltd
- Pension Alliance Ltd
- Norebo Hong Kong Limited
- Dermalog Identification Systems GmbH
- Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited
- Cummins West Africa Limited
- C & N Investments Limited
- Union Bank Plc
- Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited
- Etex Group
- Bell Point Energy Limited
Work highlights
- Representing Google LLC in a lawsuit involving a USD 1 billion damages claim relating to libellous videos published on YouTube.
- Representing Aiteo Eastern E & P in a dispute with Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited (SPDC) concerning alleged misrepresentation arising out of the Agreement for Assignment (AFA) of SPDC’s interest in the Oil Mining Lease 29 (OML 29).
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Festus Onyia
Partner
Uzoma Azikiwe
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Uzoma Azikiwe