About
A leading authority on Nigerian Law
Independent. Scholarly. Globally respected. Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli is recognised as a leading voice on Nigerian law, private international law and cross-border legal questions.
"Where Nigerian law meets the international stage — clarity, authority and independence matter most."
Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli is widely regarded as a leading authority on Nigerian law in the international arena. His scholarship and consultancy focus on private international law, conflict of laws, jurisdiction, choice of law, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and international commercial litigation.
He is the author and editor of seminal works that have shaped academic and judicial thinking on Nigerian private international law and the cross-border enforcement of foreign judgments in Africa. His writing is cited by practitioners and scholars across multiple jurisdictions.
As an expert witness, he provides independent legal opinions and written reports for international litigation and arbitration, and gives oral evidence where required. His work is sought by leading law firms, counsel, arbitral tribunals and institutional clients.
Beyond his professional practice, he is a devoted family man with a deep love for chess and a strong personal commitment to investing in the development of the younger generation of lawyers and scholars.