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Knowledge Odia

Knowledge Odia

Associate, Olajide Oyewole LLP

Knowledge is an Associate in the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Tax practice group where she actively represents clients across superior courts of record. Knowledge is proficient in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and is a Chartered Arbitrator.

Knowledge enjoys volunteering and is a current contributor to the World Justice Project. She contributes to the firm’s CSR projects and actively participates in UNHCR reunification projects.

Experience including:

  • Successfully litigated fundamental rights infringements against the Nigerian Police Force
  • Successfully represented Kano Electricity Distribution Company in several corporate commercial disputes
  • Successfully resolved petitions in favour of  high-profile multinational clients at the National Assembly, and the Nigerian Labour Congress.
  • Successfully litigated employment disputes at the National Industrial Court
  • Successfully represented a renowned airline at the Federal High Court in a breach of contract claim
  • Successfully enforced a foreign judgment in Nigeria
  • Successfully represented an international NGO in a co-employment dispute

 

Professional Qualifications

Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Member, Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (MCArb)

Education

University of Benin (LL.B)

Nigerian Law School (B.L)

Professional Memberships

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Section on Legal Practice, NBA-ICLE

Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb)