
Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria
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Work Highlights
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie advised Philip Morris on two appeals before the Nigerian Supreme Court regarding lawsuits filed by the Attorneys General of Kano and Ogun States for the reimbursement of healthcare costs related to smoking.
Strengths
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The team stands out in the Nigerian market with respect to quality in complex matters.
Dispute Resolution respondentGlobalThe Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie team has top strategic and analytical thinking, strong responsiveness and mastery of procedural know-how.
Dispute Resolution respondentGlobalThe firm has a proven track record of successfully resolving multiple disputes.
Dispute Resolution respondentGlobalUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie has a diligent and focused approach to handling matters.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Festus Onyia
Festus Onyia is notably involved in the arbitration space, and his practice is international in scope. He also represents clients in litigation cutting across a broad range of issues such as corporate disputes as well as defamation suits. He is well versed in representing clients from the technology and energy sectors.
Festus is highly exposed, knowledgeable and always willing to help in finding solutions to our issues.
Dispute Resolution respondentGlobalFestus Onyia has a keen legal mind and great analytical skills.
Dispute Resolution respondentGlobalFestus routinely provides a high level of client service and quality of advice.
Dispute Resolution respondentGlobalFestus consistently delivers exceptional client service, while being responsive, clear in communication and demonstrating a genuine commitment to understanding our needs.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Uzoma Azikiwe
Uzoma Azikiwe SAN has longstanding experience in litigation and arbitration. His client roster spans the oil and gas, energy and financial services sectors.
Ranked Individuals at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (2)
Members
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SHAKIRUDEEN MOSOBALAJE

MICHAEL UGAH

Festus Onyia

TITILOLA OLATUNDE-FASOGBON

Mena Ajakpovi

Uzoma Azikiwe

Ndubuisi Smith

MESUABARI MENE-JOSIAH

CHISOM NDUBUISI

OLAMIDE ALESHINLOYE

Falodun Arifayan

Festus Onyia
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Uzoma Azikiwe
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