Abasiemediong Etuk - Kenna Partners | Top law firm in Nigeria

Abasiemediong Etuk is an Associate specialising in the Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, and Governance & Compliance units of Kenna Partners. Her practice spans a wide range of dispute resolution matters, including oil spill litigation, breach of contract, labour disputes, shareholder actions, cross-border arbitration proceedings, and fundamental rights actions. She has considerable experience in managing the legal and procedural complexities inherent in these cases.

Abasiemediong has a proven track record of representing clients in complex legal matters, bringing a deep understanding of industry-specific issues and negotiation dynamics to each case. In addition to her dispute resolution expertise, she advises Nigerian and international clients in the public and private sectors on various corporate governance matters, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.

She is well-versed in privilege and ethical issues, regularly counselling clients on their interactions with auditors, financial disclosure matters, and general regulatory compliance during corporate governance evaluations.

Her versatility is further demonstrated by her extensive experience in arbitration, where she has successfully represented claimants and respondents. Her thorough preparation and keen attention to detail make her a formidable advocate in arbitration proceedings, ensuring that her clients’ interests are vigorously defended.

She is highly regarded for her meticulousness in handling all client matters, especially reassuring and guiding clients through extremely stressful and worrying times. She prides herself on being an experienced and fearless counsel, bringing tremendous energy and enthusiasm to advising and defending her clients. She relishes the challenge of demanding cases and takes immense pride in leveraging her experience to achieve successful outcomes for her clients.

With a commitment to delivering successful outcomes, Abasiemediong combines her legal acumen with a client-focused approach, making her a trusted advisor to those she represents.

Relevant Experience

Represented an IOC in an arbitration arising from a contractual dispute between the Client and an Engineering and Procurement Construction company with a claim of circa USD 7,000,000.
Represented a financial institution acting as an escrow agent in a property dispute with a claim of over USD11,818,181.
Represented an IOC in a circa NGN 33,000,000,000 dispute arising from a Land Use Regulation Fee between the Client and the State Government.
Represented a prominent company in the Communications Sector in an Acquisition transaction of USD 32,000,000 by providing Legal and Regulatory advice through the transactions.
Represents a financial company in an ongoing repricing claim of circa NGN5,000,000,000 arising from a non-performing loan asset pricing dispute between the Client and a government agency that resolves non-performing loan assets for banks.
Represents a financial institution on an ongoing loan recovery dispute of circa NGN1,000,000,000 for two Commercial Paper Facilities granted.
Provides corporate governance and compliance advisory services to multinational companies in the financial, communication, energy, and consumer goods sectors.
Represents prominent Financial Institutions in various ongoing Fundamental Rights actions.
Acts as Company Secretary to a Turnkey Medical Equipment Services and Solutions Company and Not-for-Profit Organisations.
Represents prominent IOCs and companies in the Financial and Communications Sectors in various ongoing Labour dispute-related claims.
Represents an IOC in various ongoing oil spill claims.

Education

B.L, Nigerian Law School
LL.B, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Bars

Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Membership

Member – Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators
Associate Member – Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administration, Nigeria
Member – The Corporate Governance Institute, UK
Member – Nigerian Bar Association
Member – AIFA Reading Society Ltd/ Gte

Publications

Other Counsel Members

Helen Okori is an Associate at the firm, with a focus on disputes arising from the energy sector, labour and employment as well as dispute resolution.