Stanley Umezuruike

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Stanley Umezuruike

Stanleyumezuruike@strenandblan.com

Stanley is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution Department of the firm. He advises and represents clients in the Arbitration, Real Estate, and Maritime practice groups, delivering practical and strategic solutions to complex legal issues. He is also an active member of the firm’s Technology, Entertainment, Media, and Sports sector team, where he contributes to thought leadership and industry engagements.

He also advised on the first third-party funding arrangement that culminated in a successful arbitral award in favor of a client, demonstrating his ability to combine innovation with effective dispute resolution.

Stanley is passionate about advancing client-centered advocacy, promoting industry-focused legal innovation, and developing forward-looking strategies in dispute resolution.

Outside of work, Stanley enjoys gaming and listening to music, interests that fuel his creativity and provide balance to his professional life.

Education

University of Nigeria (LL.B)
Nigerian Law School (B.L)

Professional Memberships

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
NBA Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL)

Sectors / Practice Areas

Arbitration
Real Estate
Maritime
Technology, Entertainment, Media & Sports (TEMS)

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.