EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Mr. Ekeocha holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Government & Public Administration from Abia State University, a Bachelor of Law Degree from Imo State University and is pursuing a Masters degree in Law at the University of Abuja. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2001.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCE:
As a pragmatic and experienced scholar, he is very organized and endowed with an in-depth understanding of decorum and hard work required in the legal profession. He is also the Associate Editor – Law Report of Election Cases in Nigeria (L.R.E.C.N) 1960 – 2008 (26 volumes).
Mr. Ekeocha is an astute Litigation lawyer and a committed member of the Nigerian Bar Association and has attended several National Conferences/Seminars of the Nigerian Bar Association and International Bar Association Conferences.
Mr. Ekeocha is a dogged worker and an incurable perfectionist; relentless in pursuing and exploring legal knowledge as an antidote for practical problems. He blends his intellectual curiosity with a hands-on approach to addressing issues. With his supervision of clients’ instructions, clients go to work result assured.
He has been involved in nearly all of the firm’s litigation and has immense skills and significant expertise in legal practice, particularly in civil, criminal, family law and commercial litigation. He also has vast knowledge and understanding of the oil and gas industry, and the experience garnered in his involvement in some intricate energy transactions makes him an invaluable member of the firm.
Practice Areas
- General litigation (civil, criminal and commercial law)
- Debt Recovery
- Corporate finance (Insurance and Banking inclusive)
- Intellectual property
- Capital markets
- Real estate
- Oil and gas
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Company secretarial practice and Notarial Services
- General legal advisory
- Labour and Employment Law
- Regulatory Compliance, permits and licensing
- Tort
Municipal Laws
He has conducted the following cases before the various levels of superior Court in Nigeria:
FEDERAL HIGH COURT/HIGH COURT AND NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT
- Protech Consultants Nigeria Limited V. Multi-Links Telecommunications Limited (Telecommunications-related matter) (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1753/2014)
- Abuja Amusement Park And Restaurant Limited v. Helios Towers Nigeria Limited & Others (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/3077/2012)
- S.B.B Limited v. Nigeria Army & Others (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1501/2014)
- Ecco Integrated Oil & Gas Limited v. Nigeria Army & Others
- Gbenga Agbeyemi v. Aso Saving & Loans Plc (Labour related matter)
- Chidi Ijoma v. Fidelity Bank Plc (Labour related matter) (Suit No.: NICN/ABJ/381/2017)
- Charles Okoh v. Fidelity Bank Plc (Labour related matter) (NICN/ABJ/380/2017)
- Aso Savings & Loans Plc v. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwu ( Banking related matter) (Concluded and recovered the sum of N75Million)
- Aso Savings & Loans Plc v. Ben Okoli (Banking related matter) (Concluded and recovered of the sum of N155Million)
- Utako Market Traders Association v. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (Land related) (Concluded and recovered the sum of N175Million recovered)
- Itohan Nigeria Limited v. Colby Carrington West Africa Limited & Another (Land related) (Judgment delivered on 4th January, 2021) (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/235 /98)
- Mohab-Dan Nigeria Limited v. Sally Best Limited & 2 others (Land related) (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1179/2017)
- Clean Impact Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited v. Wilson Asinobi Ake (Land related) (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1794/2019)
- Hydropoenic Network Limited (suing through her lawful attorney,
- M.G Properties Limited v. Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja & Another (Land related) (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1916/2020)
- Destiny Uche Madu v. Alkali Wakili & Another (Mortgage related) (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/95/2008)
- Barrister Emem Usoro v. Supremo 2020 Int’l Limited (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/2735/2012)
- Kabara Trading Company Limited v. Minister, FCT & 3 Others (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1413/2006)
- Foluke Oju v. Hon. Minister, FCT & 3 Others (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1528/2006)
- Constance Shareholders Association of Nigeria & 4 Others v. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. (Suit No: FHC/L/CS/1253/2012)
- RT. Hon. Peremobowei Ebebi & Another v. I.N.E.C & Another (suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/518/ 2011
COURT OF APPEAL:
- GBENGA AGBEYEMI V. ASO SAVINGS AND LOANS PLC (Concluded)
- Appeal No.: CA/ A/ EPT/ 264/ 2020 Between Natasha Hadiza
- Akpoti & Another v. Independent National Electoral Commission and 3 Others (Election Petition Appeal and Judgment delivered on 1st May, 2020)
- Appeal No.: CA/A/315/ 2013 Between Commonwealth Handball Association v. Bisad Systems Nigeria Limited & 3 Others (Judgment delivered on 30th June 2015)
- Appeal No.: CA/PH/547/2013 Between Setraco Nigeria Limited & 3 Others v. Hildefma Global Resources Limited (Judgment delivered on 26th May 2015)
SUPREME COURT
Dr Tosin Ajayi v. Princess (Mrs) Olajumoke Adebiyi & 3 Others in SC.220/2002
Hildefma Global Resources Limited v. Setraco Nigeria Limited in SC. 682/2015.
He is a member of the following associations:
- Nigerian Bar Association
- International Bar Association
REFERENCES:
1. MR SALLY BIOSE
MD/CEO
Sally Best Limited
Suite 10,
Mustard Seed Plaza
Jim P. Brown Street
Off 5th Avenue,
Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja.
sallibest@yahoo.com
2. His Royal Highness
Igwe Gabriel Umeh,
Chairman/CEO,
Mogabs Nigeria Limited,
Plot 1341, Nkwere Crescent,
Garki II,, Abuja
mogabs@mogabsng.com