ǼLEX is delighted to announce the admission of Ngozi Efobi and Perenami Momodu into its partnership, bringing the number of its partners to 11. The promotion of these new partners, both drawn from the firm’s Dispute Resolution Practice, is in keeping with ǼLEX’s commitment to expanding opportunities for its people and providing first-rate representation for its clients.
Ngozi has over 11 years of experience in Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Commercial Arbitration and Mediation) and Project Finance, Company Secretarial and Regulatory Compliance. She successfully represented a Nigerian oil concern with major offshore shareholding in two rounds of multi-party arbitrations involving several other IOCs. A graduate of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University. She has been recognised by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000) as a Rising Star.
Perenami has over 10 years of broad-based expertise in Dispute Resolution (Litigation and Commercial Arbitration), Insolvency, Energy, Agriculture and Labour Law. She is currently leading the team handling a portfolio of matters arising out of the privatisation & bid process, ownership and title of one of Nigeria’s major enterprises. In 2019, she received a Special Recognition Award from the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, for her involvement with the proposed insolvency reforms in Nigeria. A graduate of Igbinedion University and University College London, University of London. Clients have described her as an experienced negotiator and an “out of the box” thinker.
Commenting on their promotion, ǼLEX’s Managing Partner, Theophilus Emuwa states, “I am proud to welcome Ngozi and Perenami into the firm’s partnership. Over the years, their expertise, diligence and commitment to delivering excellent client service have contributed immensely to the firm’s success. I am positive that they will continue to embody the values that ǼLEX stands for and wish them the very best as they take on their new roles.”