Principal Partner
Est. 2016 · Port Harcourt
You need a law firm that understands your regulatory and governance challenges.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria · +234 803 323 7485
Chambers Global · Band 1
The Legal 500 · Leading Firm
IFLR1000 · Highly Regarded
Who's Who Legal · Recommended
ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards
Financial Times Innovative Lawyers
Benchmark Litigation · Elite
Asian Legal Business · Africa Desk
Chambers Global · Band 1
The Legal 500 · Leading Firm
IFLR1000 · Highly Regarded
Who's Who Legal · Recommended
ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards
Financial Times Innovative Lawyers
Benchmark Litigation · Elite
Asian Legal Business · Africa Desk
01 · Firm Overview
A Practice Built on Depth, Not Just Years.
Legal experience is only as valuable as the depth behind it. At Nwaeze and Nwaeze & Co., our practice is not measured in years alone — it is measured in the complexity of matters handled, the rigour of frameworks mastered, and the calibre of outcomes delivered for clients navigating Nigeria's most demanding regulatory environments.
Success looks different for every client — a licence secured, a business recovered, a compliance framework that finally holds. We work with each client to define what a winning outcome means for their specific situation, then build the legal strategy to deliver it.
Accredited Credentials
Principal Partners Obinna Nwangwu Nwaeze and Ifeoma Nwaeze hold ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and BRIPAN credentials.
Peer-Reviewed Scholarship
Both partners publish peer-reviewed scholarship on the very legal and regulatory frameworks they apply daily.
Signature Matters
A record documented in consequence, not volume.
A discreet selection of engagements. Identifying details omitted in accordance with our confidentiality standard.
2025
Accreditation
ISO Compliance
Advised a major Oil and Gas engineering company on accreditation for certification of training processes for welding and steel fabrication.
2024
Insolvency
Business Recovery
BRIPAN-accredited counsel to a maritime service provider through a restructuring and insolvency workout.
2024
Compliance
PIA 2021 Advisory
Advised an indigenous energy operator on regulatory compliance frameworks under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.
2023
Privacy
NDPA Audit
Conducted a comprehensive data protection compliance audit for a major logistics firm under the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
02 · Practice
Practice areas of consequence.
Seven interlocking disciplines, one integrated counsel from board matters to regulatory proceedings.
01
Regulatory Compliance
We advise businesses and organisations on meeting their full regulatory obligations under Nigerian law and applicable international frameworks. From licensing and permits to ongoing sector-specific compliance — including petroleum industry requirements under the PIA 2021 — our counsel is built around anticipating regulatory risk before it becomes a liability.
02
Corporate Governance
Sound governance is the foundation of every sustainable business. We advise boards, directors, and corporate officers on their legal duties, governance frameworks, and the structures that protect organisations from internal and external risk. Our advice draws on both Nigerian company law and internationally recognised governance standards.
03
Insolvency & Business Recovery
When financial distress strikes, the quality of legal counsel determines whether a business recovers or collapses. We bring BRIPAN-accredited expertise to every insolvency engagement — advising directors, creditors, and stakeholders on restructuring options, formal insolvency proceedings, and legally sound recovery strategies under Nigerian law.
04
International Standards & Accreditation
We provide specialist legal advisory on international management systems standards and conformity assessment frameworks. Drawing on NiNAS Assessor credentials under ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, we guide organisations through accreditation and certification processes, helping them understand their legal obligations and align governance with globally recognised benchmarks.
05
Data Protection & Privacy Law
Data protection compliance is no longer optional for Nigerian businesses. We advise organisations on their obligations under the Nigeria Data Protection Act and applicable international frameworks — covering data governance policies, privacy notices, breach response protocols, and regulatory engagement with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
06
Alternative Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management
Not every dispute belongs in a courtroom. We represent and advise clients across the full spectrum of ADR mechanisms — negotiation, mediation, and arbitration — providing a cost-effective, time-efficient, and commercially intelligent alternative to litigation for businesses and individuals seeking resolution without prolonged conflict.
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Property & Conveyancing
We handle property transactions, title verification, deed preparation, and conveyancing matters across Rivers State and beyond. Whether you are acquiring, transferring, or securing an interest in land or property, we provide the legal clarity and documentary precision that every property transaction demands.
Leadership
Counsel from principals, without exception.
Every engagement is led by a named partner. There is no intermediary between our clients and the seniority they retain.
Managing Partner
Ifeoma Nwaeze
03 · By the Numbers
Why choose our firm.
- A rare combination of legal acumen and standard execution
- Unyielding passion for defending your commercial interests
- A firm built for Nigeria's regulatory distances
- Direct partner involvement on every engagement
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04 · Insights
Latest insights & updates.
Regulatory Compliance
March 04, 2026
Navigating the New Telecom Regulations in Nigeria
Read Article
Corporate Governance
February 18, 2026
Board Accountability in the Age of Institutional Investors
Read Article
Tax Advisory
January 27, 2026
The Finance Act 2026: A Practitioner's First Reading
Read Article
TMT
January 09, 2026
Data Sovereignty and Cross-Border Data Transfers
Read ArticleGlobal Reach
Rooted in Nigeria. Convened globally.
Through a curated network of allied firms and correspondent counsel, we deliver seamless representation on transactions and disputes spanning four continents.
West Africa
Lagos · Abuja · Port Harcourt · Accra
European Desk
London · Paris (Correspondent counsel)
North American Desk
New York · Washington D.C.
Middle East & Asia
Dubai · Singapore (Referral network)
05 · Clients
“Their counsel steadied us through the most consequential transaction in our company's history. A firm that operates at a genuinely different altitude.”Chinedu OkoroGroup General Counsel, Meridian Holdings Plc
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Telephone
+234 803 323 7485
Enquiries
counsel@nwaezeandnwaeze.co
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