Amanda is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution unit of Kenna Partners. She has experience representing domestic and multinational clients in a wide range of areas such banking and financial services, energy (oil and gas) and labour disputes. Her ability to represent both domestic and multinational clients at various stages of a dispute adds a unique versatility to her practice, providing her clients with a comprehensive and strategic approach.

In addition to her litigation expertise, Amanda is well-versed in privilege and ethical issues related to dispute resolution. She proactively advises clients on strategies to minimize the likelihood of disputes, with a strong emphasis on Arbitration and Mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.

Amanda is also a qualified Chartered Secretary and Administrator of Nigeria, with considerable experience in performing core company secretarial roles. She offers valuable advice on corporate governance and regulatory compliance, emphasizing the importance of integrating good governance practices and meeting regulatory standards.

Highly regarded for her dedication to client service, Amanda is known for providing invaluable legal and advisory support. She is diligent, results-driven, and committed to adding value to the legal profession while fostering corporate relationships that drive growth.

Relevant Experience

Amanda, being a dispute resolution expert and corporate governance expert, has notably done the following amongst others:

• Represented a multinational oil and gas entity in an estimated ₦37 billion oil spill suit which was successfully dismissed in favour of the Client at the preliminary stage.
• Represented a private entity in getting a ₦100 million Fundamental Right Enforcement claim against the Client dismissed.
• Representation of a Tier-1 Financial Institution in an estimated ₦48 million suit which bothers on labour dispute.
• Successfully fostered amicable settlement of dispute between leading corporate entities in the financial and construction sectors.
• Provision of Corporate Secretarial Services to a leading Turnkey Corporate entity in the health sector as well as to an Arbitral Tribunal.

Education

• B.L, Nigeria Law School, Abuja
• LL. B (Honours), University of Lagos, Nigeria

Memberships

• Member, Nigerian Bar Association
• Member, Nigerian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.