Senior Associate

Tochukwu Amaefule is a dedicated legal practitioner with broad and practical experience in dispute resolution, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Over the course of his career, Tochukwu has provided legal services to multinational corporations, domestic enterprises, government institutions, and private individuals across diverse sectors with particular expertise in commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, construction and real estate, maritime, public sector compliance, family and estate administration. He is highly skilled in drafting persuasive pleadings, negotiating settlements, and navigating complex statutory, regulatory and procedural frameworks. His practice is distinguished by a client-focused approach, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong commitment to achieving effective outcomes both in and out of court.

Renowned for his intellectual rigour, strategic insight, and problem-solving ability, Tochukwu consistently delivers practical solutions and trusted counsel to clients navigating complex legal and business challenges.

Tochukwu is also an avid football lover with particular bias for Chelsea Football Club. He is also known to favour legal drama and series and enjoy the occasional catching up with friends and family.

Education

• Nigerian Law School (B.L)
• Imo State University, Owerri (LL.B.)

Professional Membership

• Nigerian Bar Association
• Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
• Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association (ABR)
• Young International Council for Commercial Arbitration (Young ICCA)
• Young Institute for Transnational Arbitration (Young ITA)
• London Court of International Arbitration Africa Users Council

Sectors / Practice Areas

• Arbitration
• Real Estate
• Maritime