ANDREW OBINNA IJERI
Legal Practitioner & Solicitor
PORT HARCOURT
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Principal-In-Chambers
A. O. IJERI & CO., (SEMPER CRESCIS CHAMBERS), LEGAL PRACTITIONERS & CONSULTANTS
07.2016 - Current
- Conducting extensive legal research and analysis, utilizing industry resources to interpret case laws, statutory provisions, and regulatory policies
- Engaging in client consultations, delivering strategic legal advice to businesses and individual clients on complex matters, including contract law, intellectual property, and real estate transactions
- Managing legal team operations, providing mentorship and training to junior lawyers, ensuring quality and timeliness in legal document preparation and court appearances
Company Secretary/Legal Adviser
PHRONESIS OIL & GAS TEK LTD
09.2014 - Current
- Advised the board on legal and regulatory matters impacting the oil and gas industry, ensuring corporate decisions complied with laws and best practices
- Conducted risk assessments related to compliance and advised on mitigating legal risks associated with operations, environmental policies, and industry standards
- Acted as the primary point of contact for external legal counsel, coordinating on complex legal issues such as property leases, acquisitions, and intellectual property rights
Pupil Lawyer and Legal Practitioner
I. O. AHIZE & CO., LEGAL CONSULTANTS
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Engaged in extensive research on case law, statutes, and precedents to assist senior attorneys in formulating effective legal arguments
- Attended client consultations under the supervision of senior lawyers, conducting preliminary interviews and gathering relevant information
- Supported litigation processes by drafting motions, affidavits, and legal memoranda, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements
National Youth Service Corps Member/State Counsel
DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC TRUSTEES, RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Drafted wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents, ensuring compliance with state regulations and protecting beneficiaries’ interests
- Collaborated with court officials in processing probate documents, handling objections, and facilitating court orders for estate distribution
- Conducted legal research on statutory inheritance laws, advising clients on their legal rights and obligations in estate matters
Law Chambers Attachee (Research Assistant)
GEORGE ETOMI & PARTNERS, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, PORT HARCOURT OFFICE
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Conducted comprehensive legal research, synthesizing findings into reports and legal briefs on topics such as corporate law, property law, and commercial litigation
- Supported senior lawyers in preparing court documents, including affidavits, motions, and applications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedural rules
- Reviewed and analyzed case files, extracting relevant information and organizing documents for easy access by senior attorneys
High Court Attachee (Research Assistant)
HIGH COURT 11, RIVERS STATE JUDICIARY HEADQUARTERS, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
02.2009 - 04.2010
- Assisted judges by performing in-depth legal research, reviewing case law, and providing case summaries to support judicial decision-making
- Supported case management activities, including liaising with attorneys, clerks, and other court personnel to coordinate hearings and schedule motions
- Observed court sessions, noting key arguments, procedural elements, and rulings to inform future legal research
Education
Nigerian Law School -
Nigerian Law School
Bwari, Abuja 03.2010 - 04.2011
LL. B - Law (Second Class, Upper- Division)
Abia State University
Uturu, Abia State 08.2004 - 09.2009
Skills
Legal research
Certification
International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes, Coursera | Leiden University, The Netherlands, In-view
Affiliations
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, 2011/09
Voluntary Organizations Membership
- Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), 2022, Present
- Our Lady of Lourdes Sub-Council, Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), Catholic Diocese of Aba, Nigeria, 2022, Present
- Catholic Men Organization of Nigeria (CMO), St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish, Nbawsi, Catholic Diocese of Aba, Nigeria, 2022, Present
- Catholic Men Organization of Nigeria (CMO), St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Parish, Elelenwo, Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 2021, Present
- St. Vincent De Paul Pius Society, St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Parish, Elelenwo, Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 2019, Present
Research And Publication
- Boko Haram: A Threat to National Unity (the Hidden Agenda in it), The Crozier Magazine, 3rd Edition, 2012, 36-37
- Editor –in-Chief: The Equity Magazine, Maiden Edition, 2012
- The National Industrial Court Versus The Federal and States High Courts Under The 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (Third Alteration Act) 2010, The Equity Magazine, Maiden Edition, 2012, 14-17
- A Critique of the Land Use Act, 1978, 08/01/19
- The Successorship of the Military Governors by their Civilian Counterparts under the Land Use Act, Matters Arising, The Counsel Journal 2008/2009 Edition, 2009, 11 & 20
- Editor-in-Chief: The Counsel Journal 2008/2009 Edition, 2009
Research
A Critique of the Land Use Act, 1978, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria, 08/01/09, Examined the Land Use Act of 1978, analyzing its impact on land ownership, management, and allocation in Nigeria., Employed legal analysis, case studies, and interviews with legal experts and landowners., Identified challenges arising from the Act, including bureaucratic inefficiencies and inequities in land access., Proposed reforms to address identified weaknesses.
Litigation Representations - Description
Personally involved in representation of Clients in about thirty-eight (38) concluded litigation matters, at Magistrates’ Court, Federal High Court of Nigeria, Election Petition Tribunals, Court of Appeal of Nigeria and Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Awards
- Certificate of Merit/Recognition as Editor-in-chief of Legal Aid CDS Group, NYSC, Rivers State
- Certificate of Merit/Recognition as Radio Participant of Legal Aid CDS Group, NYSC, Rivers State
- Award of Merit by Catholic Diocese of Aba, St. Anthony's Catholic Parish, Catholic Men Organization (CMO)
- Honorary Award by Federation of Igbo Law Students, University of Calabar, Nigeria
Timeline
Principal-In-Chambers
A. O. IJERI & CO., (SEMPER CRESCIS CHAMBERS), LEGAL PRACTITIONERS & CONSULTANTS
07.2016 - Current
Company Secretary/Legal Adviser
PHRONESIS OIL & GAS TEK LTD
09.2014 - Current
Pupil Lawyer and Legal Practitioner
I. O. AHIZE & CO., LEGAL CONSULTANTS
08.2012 - 09.2014
National Youth Service Corps Member/State Counsel
DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC TRUSTEES, RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
06.2011 - 07.2012
Law Chambers Attachee (Research Assistant)
GEORGE ETOMI & PARTNERS, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, PORT HARCOURT OFFICE
04.2010 - 06.2011
Nigerian Law School -
Nigerian Law School
03.2010 - 04.2011
High Court Attachee (Research Assistant)
HIGH COURT 11, RIVERS STATE JUDICIARY HEADQUARTERS, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
02.2009 - 04.2010
LL. B - Law (Second Class, Upper- Division)
Abia State University
08.2004 - 09.2009
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