Marvis Oduogu

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Marvis Oduogu

Marvis Oduogu

marvisoduogu@strenandblan.com

Marvis is a consummate legal practitioner with key expertise in taxation, immigration, international law and labour/employment practices. He is versed in antitrust and competition law especially in relation to the FMCG sector. He possesses vast litigation experience in his areas of specialty. He has continued to advise numerous local and international entities on the best way of doing business in the dynamic Nigerian business environment.

Blending courtroom and boardroom experience, he satisfies clients’ real needs with positive solutions to complex legal issues. He has published and spoken on topical labour and employment, taxation, immigration, antitrust, competition law and the FMCG sector related issues. He has midwifed the establishment of investors’ businesses in Nigeria and Africa while expanding and protecting their brands.

In recognition of his immense contributions to antitrust and competition law development in Nigeria, Africa and beyond, he was awarded the Winner of the Mondaq’s Spring 2025 Thought Leadership Awards for the Most-Read Authors across all Topic Areas in Nigeria. Marvis is also ranked as a Highly Regarded Tax Expert by the International Tax Review (ITR) World Tax ranking 2025/2026. He is recognized as an influential young advocate by the ESQ Legal-40 Under 40 Awards 2025.

Education

  • Nigeria Law School (BL,)
  • University of Nigeria (LL.B)

Professional Bodies

  • Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Employment & Labour Lawyers Association of Nigeria (ELLAN)
  • Association of Africa Immigration Lawyers
  • Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)

Sector/Practice Areas

  • FMCG
  • Taxation, International Trade, Immigration, Labour & Employment.

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.

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