Chidera Mbaogu is an associate in the Litigation and Banking unit of Kenna Partners. Her practice focuses on a wide range of litigation as well as alternate dispute resolution issues.
She represents public, private and governmental corporations and has extensive experience in various areas of dispute resolution and regulatory compliance. Chidera has represented international oil companies (IOCs) in dispute resolution suits concerning environmental contamination caused by oil spillage. She has also advised and represented various commercial banks in matters relating to their liability under various areas of law.
Chidera has significant experience representing government agencies responsible for regulating the financial sector. She has been involved in several legal challenges related to customer due diligence requirements and the constitutionality of section 6(a)(iv) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Customer Due Diligence) Regulations, (“CDD Regulations”) 2023. Additionally, she has represented a government agency in a legal challenge against a recent implementation guidance alleged to have violated specific provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended).
In the realm of compliance and risk management, Chidera has developed a comprehensive understanding of regulations governing all operating financial markets with regards to AML/CFT and data privacy. This has been achieved through in-depth research and continuous monitoring of regulatory updates. She has also facilitated the creation and modification of a comprehensive risk, governance, compliance, and standard framework, guiding a high-level firm towards a robust and adaptable compliance infrastructure.
Chidera’s ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and represent diverse clients in high-stakes litigation provides a distinctive versatility to her practice and offers critical overall perspective to her clients. She understands what clients want in counsel and offers strategic and bespoke advice to achieve optimal outcomes.
Despite her litigation experience, Chidera prioritizes dispute prevention. She leverages her dispute experience to advise clients on approaches and strategies to minimize the likelihood of conflicts arising.
Chidera is regarded highly for her meticulous preparation, friendly and reassuring manner when assisting clients through challenging legal situations, and her ability to apply experience effectively to achieve successful outcomes for clients.
Relevant Experience
- Represented international oil companies (IOCs) in various dispute resolution proceedings addressing environmental concerns related to oil incidents.
- Representation of a large Commercial Bank in relation to the liability of individuals carrying out unauthorised foreign exchange transactions by misusing the Bank’s Corporate Internet Banking platform.
- Represented a government agency responsible for regulating the financial sector in several legal challenges related to customer due diligence requirements and the constitutionality of section 6(a)(iv) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Customer Due Diligence) Regulations, (“CDD Regulations”) 2023.”
- Representation of a government agency responsible for regulating the financial sector in a legal challenge against a recent implementation guidance. The guidance is alleged to have violated specific provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended)”.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of regulations governing all operating financial markets with regards to AML/CFT and data privacy through in-depth research and continuous monitoring of regulatory updates.
- Facilitated the creation and modification of a comprehensive risk, governance, compliance, and standard framework, guiding a high level firm towards a robust and adaptable compliance
Education
- B.L., Nigerian Law School.
- LL.B, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Memberships
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
- Associate, Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators
- Graduate Member, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria
