Patrick Akwu

pakwu@babalakinandco.com
2016 – LL. B, Nnamdi Azikwe University
2017- B. L, Nigerian Law School, Enugu Campus
Dispute Resolution
International Labour Law
Finance
Corporate Governance, Regulatory and Compliance

As an outstanding and versatile young lawyer, Patrick professionally represents and advises clients on diverse areas of Commercial litigation. He has notable experience in Dispute resolution, Finance, Labour law, Cooperate governance and compliance.

Patrick graduated with a second class upper division from Nnamdi Azikwe University and was the Best Graduating student in Company and Criminal Law. In 2016, He bagged a second class upper division from the Nigerian Law School Enugu Campus with 4 distinctions and a B+. He had the best result from his school.

His love for Alternative Dispute Resolution led to the victory of his team at Babalakin and Co during the Annual Lagos Court of Arbitration Young Arbitrators Network Competition, 2018 where they came third out of 30 competing law firms.

He was also a key member of the team of lawyers who have recorded resounding victories at the Federal High Court in matters involving receivership and threatened liquidation of a multi-billion Naira claim against the company he represented as well as in other superior courts of records in labour-related and insolvency matters.

Patrick loves to play football and has represented the firm in the Bankole Olumide Aluko League in 2018 and 2019. He also loves to play tennis and badminton.

  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • Associate Member – Business Recovery & insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria
  • 3rd position LCA-YAN competition (2018)