CHIDERA NWOKEKE

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CHIDERA NWOKEKE

Chideranwokeke@strenandblan.com

Chidera is an astute, results-driven, and versatile lawyer with a proven record of delivering strategic solutions to clients. His practice focuses on White Collar Crime & Investigation, Insolvency and Asset Recovery, and Product and Professional Liability, with sector expertise in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). He has excelled as a Criminal Prosecutor, Defence Counsel, and Commercial Litigation Attorney, representing individuals, corporations, and institutions before courts and law enforcement agencies in high-stakes matters.

Beyond legal practice, Chidera is passionate about thought leadership and mentoring young lawyers, and he is actively involved in community service. He is also a skilled musical instrumentalist, a table tennis enthusiast, and a devoted Chelsea Football Club supporter since 2007.

Education

Nigerian Law School (B.L)
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (LL.B.)

Professional Membership

Nigerian Bar Association
NBA-Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL)
Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (MICMC)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb)
Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association (ABR)

Sectors / Practice Areas

White Collar Crime & Investigation
Insolvency and Asset Recovery
Product and Professional Liability
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

News & Insights

HEALTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR ROUND UP FOR Q1 OF 2026: KEY DEVELOPMENTS AND OUTLOOK FOR Q2 2026

MARKET ENTRY STRATEGIES: LEVERAGING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND LICENSING FRAMEWORKS BETWEEN FOREIGN INVESTORS AND LOCAL PLAYERS

Insight, Maritime and Admiralty Practice

DOES ARBITRATION OUST ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION? RE-EXAMINING SECTION 20 OF THE ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION ACT 1991

Energy, Insight

THE IRAN–U.S. CONFLICT AND NIGERIA’S ENERGY OUTLOOK: IMPLICATIONS, STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES AND INVESTMENT SIGNALS IN A VOLATILE GLOBAL MARKET

Banking and Finance, Insight

STRUCTURING CROSS-BORDER ACQUISITIONS IN THE AFRICAN FINANCIAL SECTOR: KEY LEGAL AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Energy, Insight

STRUCTURING CROSS-BORDER ACQUISITIONS IN THE AFRICAN FINANCIAL SECTOR: KEY LEGAL AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Insight, Labour and Employment

CORPORATE RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS FOR LABOUR-RELATED RISKS IN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

Debt and Asset Recovery Investigations, Insight

FROM DISCOVERY TO ENFORCEMENT: RECOVERING DIGITAL FRAUD PROCEEDS THROUGH NIGERIA’S LEGAL SYSTEM

Insight, Tax

STREN & BLAN PARTNERS TAX ALERT COMMENCEMENT AND APPLICATION OF NIGERIA’S NEW TAX LAWS

Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Insight

FMCG SECTOR STAKEHOLDERS’ REPORT

Chiamaka Emeka-Emman

chiamakaemeka-emman@strenandblan.com

Chiamaka Emeka-Emman is a highly driven lawyer with a strong background in Corporate & Commercial law, Maritime Law and Dispute Resolution. She has gained practical experience at leading firms and organisations working on corporate transactions, contract drafting and due diligence matters. Her legal training has equipped her with strong competencies in related fields. Her academic excellence and professional promise are reflected in several academic awards and achievements. She is also a member of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, reflecting her growing interest in dispute resolution and arbitration.

Beyond her passion for law, Chiamaka enjoys learning, exploring new places, graphic design, and volunteering.

Education

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (LL.B)
Nigerian Law School (BL. In view)

Professional Memberships

Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators

Stren & Blan Partners is a full-service commercial Law Firm that provides legal services to diverse local and multinational corporations. We have developed a clear vision for anticipating our Client's business needs and surpassing their expectations, and we do this with an uncompromising commitment to Client service and legal excellence.