STREN & BLAN - Key Persons
Becky Dike is an Associate in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Corporate Service Practice Group, she also supports the Litigation Team in the Firm's Abuja office. She provides advice on dispute resolution best practices, alternative dispute resolution, intellectual property and corporate-commercial practices.
Becky applies her knowledge, experience and analytical reasoning skills to offer exceptional legal advice and provide solutions to individuals and corporate entities.
Education
Nigerian Law School BL
Igbinedion University, L.L.B
Chidinma is an Associate in the Firm. She is a Law graduate of the University of Nigeria. She provides general legal support across corporate services & regulatory compliance and deal advisory practice groups.
She is an innovation and goal driven Legal practitioner who simplifies complex legal concepts to solves client problems efficiently.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association and IP Committee of the NBA - Section
Clara is an Associate in the Firm's Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property Departments. Clara represents various international and well-known brands regarding their IP matters in Nigeria particularly on contentious issues.
She is particularly skilled in handling litigations, Oppositions Proceedings at the Trade Marks Tribunal, etc. She also provides legal support in all aspects of IP Including Trademark, Patent, Industrial Designs and Copyright related matters.
Clara is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and IP Committee of the NBA-Section on Business Law.
EDUCATION
Nigerian Law School (B.L)
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (LL.B)
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
International Trademark Association (INTA)
NBA-Young Lawyer's Forum (NBA-YLF)
Intellectual Property Law Association of Nigeria (IPLAN)
Job Titles:
- Associate With the Dispute Resolution Department of the Firm
Clinton is an Associate with the Dispute Resolution Department of the Firm, with a focus on Debt Recovery, Insolvency, Asset Recovery, White Collar Crime and Government Investigations, Crisis Management as well as general Commercial Litigation.
A graduate of the University of Benin, Clinton has amassed considerable experience in litigation and has handled various trials and appeal proceedings across different trial and appellate courts in Nigeria.
He has an impressive ability to understand, simplify, and proffer solutions to complex legal problems and is committed to excellence and hard work.
Clinton was a finalist in the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice Essay and Debate Competition for young Lawyers in 2021 and he was also a member of the Organizing Committee for the Capital Market Solicitors Association Annual Business Luncheon in 2021.
Education
Nigerian Law School - B.L
University of Benin - LLB
Emmanuel Ughanze is an Associate in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution Practice Areas and holds an LLB Degree from the University of Nigeria Nsukka and a BL from the Nigerian Law School. He routinely provides global brands and Companies with legal advice on the enforcement and protection of their Intellectual Property rights in Nigeria. Emmanuel Ughanze is keenly interested in Intellectual Property, Energy Law and Projects, Finance as well as Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions.
Ifeanyi is an Associate in the Taxation, Immigration, Labour and Employment Practice Group of the Firm. He is a graduate of Law from the University of Nigeria and the Nigerian Law School.
Owing to his interest and vast experience in dispute resolution, Ifeanyi has advised and acted as Counsel for diverse clients on several transactions and litigation involving taxation, banker/customer relationships, labour and employment, contracts, and other commercial-related issues. He derives special joy in ensuring that Clients' legal problems and needs are satisfactorily resolved. Ifeanyi is also interested in Music law and its advancement in the Nigerian Legal landscape.
Noble is a Managing Associate in the firm's Capital Market, Mergers and Acquisition, and Private Equity Practice Groups. He is an astute and commercial savvy lawyer, with specific interest in Capital Markets, Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisition, Fintech, and Corporate and Commercial transactions.
He holds a dual Bachelors' degree in English and Literary Studies, from the University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria and Law from Coventry University, United Kingdom. He also holds a master's degree in international Corporate Governance and Financial Regulations from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
Noble has considerable practical experience in Capital Markets, Private Equity, M&A and Trusteeship with some top tier Law Firms and an Investment Bank in Nigeria where he has executed a good number of landmark debt, M&A, equity, corporate commercial and Trust transactions. A member of the International Bar Association and a SEC sponsored individual, Noble has also published various articles in reputable local and foreign journals. In his spare time, he likes to read, write, and engage in speaking engagements.
Job Titles:
- Associate With the Firm 's Dispute Resolution Department
Omobolaji Bello is an Associate with the Firm's Dispute Resolution Department. His practice focuses on Debt Recovery, Insolvency, Asset Recovery, White Collar Crime and Government Investigations, Crisis Management as well as general Commercial Litigation.
He is a graduate of the University of Ibadan as well as the Nigerian Law School where is graduated with First Class Honours. Omobolaji is a very resourceful team player and skilled researcher with a knack for tackling complex legal issues. Throughout his career, Omobolaji has represented a diverse range of clients including HNIs, foremost Commercial Banks, Startups, Asset managers, in varying legal matters including foreign judgment enforcement, cross-border debt recovery, and general commercial disputes.
Education
Nigerian Law School - B.L
University of Ibadan - LL. B
Omonefe is an Associate in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Corporate Service Practice Group.
She has significant experience in intellectual property matters, specifically in patents and design matters. She also has significant experience in litigation, specifically intellectual property infringements and employment-related disputes at the various Superior Courts.
She routinely advises various blue-chip brands on IP ownership and exploitation, brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, consumer protection, employment-related matters, claims and disputes.
Education
University of Lagos LL.M
Nigeria Law School BL
Bowen University, LL.B
Ozioma is a Partner in the Energy, Finance and Infrastructure Practice Group at Stren & Blan Partners. She has garnered years of experience advising on various aspects of banking and projects financing of cumulatively over USD$1 billion, involving Nigerian and foreign financial institutions, export credit agencies, government funds and the private sector. Ozioma's advisory experience cuts across secured and unsecured cross-border lending, project finance, subordinated and syndicated lending, stand-alone debt issuance and general corporate and commercial advisory, some of which have been ranked by globally recognized legal directories. Over the years, Ozioma has also advised on several key infrastructure and energy projects within Nigeria and Africa. She recently advised a leading telecommunications provider in a headline PPP intervention road project with the Federal Government of Nigeria which saw to the implementation of the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme (RITC).
Ozioma's Legal expertise has been recognized by both the IFLR and Legal 500 Directories.
Stanley Umezuruike is an Associate at Stren & Blan Partners.
He provides legal support in the Dispute Resolution Department of the firm, with a specialty in Intellectual property, Entertainment and Technology law-related matters.
Stanley is a highly innovative and goal-driven lawyer, who applies a professional approach towards delivering top-notch legal solutions and support to clients.
He was a former participant and team lead of the International Mediation Singapore Competition organized by the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), where he played the role of a mediator and a mediator advocate at different levels of the competition for his team.