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Clinton Ekade Owei

ceo

Position:

Associate

Expertise:

Energy, Oil and Gas.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

CAREER / HONORS

He has consistently earned commendations from Hon. Justice E. Omukoro of the Bayelsa State High Court for his exceptional legal acumen, keen analytical skills, and adept approach to resolving complex legal issues.

REPRESENTATIVE WORK

Contributed to the successful defense of oil multinationals against environmental claims amounting to billions of naira.
Played a key role in defending banks in commercial disputes involving alleged breaches of banker-customer relationships, with claims exceeding hundreds of millions.
Assisted in the successful representation of a telecommunications company in a commercial dispute valued at over three hundred million naira.
Currently part of a legal team representing a leading multinational gas company in a complex commercial dispute over alleged breach of contract.
Provided legal advisory services to Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited regarding its purported liability to its host community following an alleged ammonia water discharge.
Representing a multinational oil exploration company in legal disputes concerning the legitimacy of the Bayelsa State Development Permit Demand Notices.
Advised Notore Chemical Industries Plc on the legal implications of the purported unlawful termination of employment contracts.
Part of a legal team representing and advising a US multinational corporation in multiple high-stakes lawsuits arising from alleged breaches of contract.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

LL. B (First Class Hons) Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.
LL.M (In view) Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.
Passed the qualifying professional examination from the Nigerian Law School, Bagauda, Kano State, and admitted to practice Law in Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member, Nigerian Bar Association, Nigeria .