Ikechukwu Okeke Esq.
Abraham Adesanya
Summary
Skilled professional specializing in Corporate and Commercial law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), real estate transactions and probate procedures. Proven problem-solving and conflict management abilities with a calm demeanor under pressure. Expertise in strategic planning, team building, and effective communication. Strong public speaking and public relations skills, committed to leveraging networking capabilities for organizational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior legal counsel/Partner, Arbitrator, Mediator
Dunamis Chambers
, Lagos
2006.01 - Current
- Aided in drafting and reviewing agreements and contracts.
- Facilitated settlement agreements to reduce costs and maintain business relationships.
- Identified legal risks in business transactions to prevent potential litigation.
- Provided support for resolving contractual disputes to ensure smooth business operations.
- Provided legal training, fostering a more compliant organisational culture.
- Secured positive outcomes with effective negotiation in high-stakes litigation cases.
- Provided knowledgeable advice covering property and commercial legal matters.
- Supported legal compliance by advising on property matters.
- Handled dispute resolution matters, minimising financial losses and reputational damage.
Legal counsel/ Senior legal counsel
Purim Chambers
, Lagos
2003.08 - 2005.12
- Identified legal risks in business transactions to prevent potential litigation.
- Provided support for resolving contractual disputes to ensure smooth business operations.
- Provided legal training, fostering a more compliant organisational culture.
- Secured positive outcomes with effective negotiation in high-stakes litigation cases.
Education
LLB.(HON) - Law
University of Benin
Benin City, Edo/Nigeria /1992 - /1999
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving and managing conflict
- Good and effective communication skills
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Ethical judgement
- Effective networking
- Probate procedures familiarity
- Real estate transactions expertise
Certification
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK (Nigeria Branch), ACIArb, 2017.
- Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC), Member Panel of Neutrals, 2015.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior legal counsel/Partner, Arbitrator, Mediator
Dunamis Chambers
2006.01 - Current
Legal counsel/ Senior legal counsel
Purim Chambers
2003.08 - 2005.12
LLB.(HON) - Law
University of Benin
/1992 - /1999