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Reflecting on an impactful week at the 46th NICArb Annual International Arbitration and ADR Conference, themed “Strengthening Institutional Arbitration and ADR in Africa: Charting a New Path.” Our Senior Partner, Prof Fabian Ajogwu SAN, OFR, presided over the Conference in his

Litigation in Nigeria is poised at a pivotal juncture in 2026, driven by a convergence of far-reaching legal and regulatory developments. The most sweeping tax reforms in decades, crystallised in the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, are expected to generate a surge in disputes as businesses

Data is the currency of our digital economy, shaping how individuals and businesses access services essential for everyday life. However, a fundamental challenge persists as businesses collect, process, and manage vast volumes of personal data; data privacy risks/cybersecurity

Africa's digital economy is accelerating, but in order to realise its full potential, a unified legal framework is required. The recent adoption of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade is that critical framework, creating the foundation for a single digital market. For business

In today’s global economy, commercial activities are rapidly expanding beyond a single geographic area, with businesses looking outward for sustainability and profitability. Yet, the fundamental challenge remains: Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are largely territorial,

Navigating corporate governance in Nigeria often places minority shareholders at a significant disadvantage, where their limited voting power and reliance on traditional litigation can leave their interests exposed. The robust legal framework, governed by the Companies and

“Lawyers should involve themselves in the daily operations of the business so we can better understand how it works and know how to proactively prevent and manage these disputes even before they arise. The value of legal counsel is shifting from just litigation to embedded

At the 2025 African Union Youth Summit, held in Addis Ababa, the call for “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations” was anchored by a compelling insight from KENNA Associate, Michael M. Arinze. The Summit convened young leaders from across the

Nigeria continues to face a severe illegal mining crisis, driving significant legal, revenue, environmental, and security risks. Despite the comprehensive framework established under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA) 2007, weak enforcement capacity, fragmented

Blaise Pascal once said "Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.” This statement was put on full display on November 21, 2025, as bright legal minds gathered for the grand finale of the Nigerian Lawyers Chess Tournament at the PAS World Centre, Lekki, Lagos. It was a powerful

In today’s digital world, the line between creating, sharing, and owning content is becoming increasingly blurred by the day. With just a smartphone, anyone can publish to a global audience. While that is powerful, it also exposes creators, brands, and businesses to an entirely

Managing the relationship between a parent company and its subsidiaries is one of the most complex and often underestimated governance challenges in today’s globalised business ecosystem. As organisations expand, diversify, and operate across multiple markets and regulatory

“Lawyers should assume the role of risk managers and strategic advisors. The days of being solely reactive — waiting for a dispute to fully materialise — must end. The imperative now for a practitioner is to focus on proactive prevention and on designing systems that anticipate

KENNA Senior Associate Abasiemediong Etuk MCArb, will contribute as a panelist at the 46th Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) International Arbitration and ADR Conference tomorrow, 28 November 2025. She will participate in the Early Riser Session on "The Role

KENNA Partner Dr. Jude Nnodum will moderate a Plenary Session on "Ethics and Everything In-Between in Domestic and International Arbitration" tomorrow, 28 November 2025, at the 46th Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) International Conference. By guiding this

“If we truly want our justice system to be efficient, then we must stop waiting for disputes to arise before we act. Strategic foresight is now a core responsibility of the modern lawyer — anticipating friction points, identifying risks early, and preventing conflicts from ever

“Organisations should place more emphasis on dispute prevention over dispute resolution. Disputes will always arise; however, when resources are invested in preventing and managing them, this is more cost-effective for any business. This process involves having strategic

Nigeria's exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List marks a significant change in its international financial reputation. Our latest analysis offers a clear overview of this development. The report outlines the key reforms, from strengthened AML/CFT frameworks