Matthew Echo is a Partner in Kenna Partners and the Head of Chambers of the Abuja office of the firm. He has vast experience in Dispute Resolution and Arbitration, with emphasis on election petition matters, up to the Appellate Courts and has also represented the Federal Government of Nigeria, its agencies, and financial institutions in several high-profile civil and commercial cases that cut across several areas of law. He also possesses competence and advices clients on corporate law and governance issues.
Education
- LL.M (in View), Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State
- B.L, Nigerian Law School, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- LL. B (Honours), Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Bars
- Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Memberships
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Arbitration
Publications
- Echo, Matthew (2003), ‘The Plea of Alibi in Criminal Prosecution in Nigeria: A Time Bomb in the Hands of the Accused’ (Journal of Law Students, Benue State University).
- Echo, Matthew (2002), ‘The Inoperativeness of the Concept of Independence of the Judiciary: Causes and Effects on the Administration of Justice’ (Journal of Law Students, Benue State University).
- Echo, Matthew (2023), “Corporate Governance Reporting as a Catalyst for Board Effectiveness” (Being a presentation at the Forum of Company Secretaries/Legal Advisers of Pension Operators)
