2nd ICC Nigeria Arbitration and ADR Day

02 Jul 2025

Lagos English
Start: 08:00 (WAT) || End: 16:00 (WAT)

Join us in Lagos for the second edition of the ICC Nigeria Arbitration and ADR Day. The theme of this major arbitration and ADR event in Nigeria and the region will focus on Dispute Resolution Reimagined: the Future of Arbitration and ADR.

This must-attend conference is a unique opportunity for professionals to engage in high-level discussions on the future of Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in an evolving global landscape. The event will examine emerging trends, technological advancements, and the integration of innovative methodologies that are reshaping dispute resolution processes. 

Key focus areas will include the impact of artificial intelligence, cross-border dispute resolution, and the evolving role of ADR in sectors such as international trade, investment, energy, technology and construction. 

Distinguished speakers and industry leaders will provide valuable insights into how arbitration and ADR are adapting to meet the demands of a dynamic business environment. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the field, positioning them to navigate the future of dispute resolution effectively.

This second edition of ICC Nigeria Arbitration and ADR Day will bring together leaders in the private and public sectors, engineers, lawyers, in-house counsel and young practitioners.

Day 1

(WAT Time Zone)

08:00-08:30

Welcome of Participants and Registration

08:30-08:45

Welcome Addresses

  • Chief (Dr.) Raymond Ihyembe, Chairman, ICC Nigeria; KSS, OON, Lagos
  • Dorothy Udeme Ufot, SAN, Chair, Commission on Arbitration & ADR, ICC Nigeria; Managing Partner, Dorothy Ufot & Co., Lagos

08:45-09:00

Special Remarks

  • Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, President, Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja
  • Diamana Diawara, Director, Arbitration and ADR, Africa, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

09:00-09:30

Address by Special Guest of Honour

  • H.E. Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor, Lagos State
  • Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abuja

09:30-09:40

Keynote Address - Dispute Resolution Reimagined: The Future of Arbitration & ADR

  • Alexander G. Fessas, Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

09:40-09:50

Closing Remarks for the Opening Session

  • Dr. Babatunde Ajibade, SAN, Vice Chairman, Commission on Arbitration and ADR, ICC Nigeria

10:00-11:00

Panel I - AI in International Arbitration and Mediation - Risks, Rewards, Ethics and the Future of Arbitration and ADR

  • Session Coordinator - Titilola Olatunde-Fasogbon, Senior Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie, Lagos
  • Moderator - Sola Ephraim-Oluwanuga, Principal Partner, O.S. Ephraim-Oluwanuga & Co., Abuja

Speakers

  • Godwin Omoaka, SAN, Partner, Templars, Lagos
  • Fernandez Marcus-Obiene, Special Assistant,President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Justice Sector Reform and ICT/Digital and Innovative Technology, Lagos
  • Thomas Kendra, Partner, Kennedys Law LLP, Paris
  • Abiola Tella, Senior Associate, Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Lagos
  • Daniel Wilmot, Partner, Stewarts Law LLP, London

11:00-11:30

Coffee Break

11:30-12:30

Panel II - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Dialing Back or Striding Forth

  • Session Coordinator - Tolulope Adebayo, Partner, Foundation Chambers, Lagos
  • Moderator - Ifeoma Utah, General Manager, Commercial Legal, MTN Nigeria, Lagos

Speakers

  • Natasha Peter, Partner, Trinity International LLP, Paris
  • Dorothy Udeme Ufot, SAN, Chair, Commission on Arbitration & ADR, ICC Nigeria; Managing Partner, Dorothy Ufot & Co., Lagos
  • Adedapo Tunde-Olowu, SAN, Managing Partner, ǼLEX Legal, Lagos
  • Pierre Daureu, Partner, Talex International, Paris

12:30-13:30

Panel III - Ethics in International Arbitration - The IBA Rules on Conflicts of Interest and the Rising Concerns of Disclosure in International Arbitration

  • Session Coordinator - Vincent Owhor, Partner, Streamsowers and Köhn, Lagos
  • Moderator - Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour, SAN, Managing Partner, Doyin Rhodes-Vivour & Co., Lagos

Speakers

  • Thomas R. Snider, Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Russell Speechlys LLP, Dubai
  • Professor Gbolahan Elias, SAN, Partner, G. Elias, Lagos
  • Professor Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN, Senior Partner, Kenna Partners, Lagos

13:30-14:30

Lunch

14:30-15:30

Panel IV - Effective Management of International Arbitration: The Critical Role of In-House Counsel

  • Session Coordinator - Emmanuel Agherario, Senior Associate, Olisa Agbakoba Legal, Lagos
  • Moderator - Adaeze Nwakoby, Company Secretary, Group Head Legal & HR, OVH Energy Group, Lagos

Speakers

  • Michael Ugah, Senior Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie, Lagos

15:30-16:00

Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks

  • Godson Ugochukwu, SAN, Chairman, Planning Committee, ICC Nigeria
  • Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, Chairman, Planning Committee, ICC Nigeria
  • Olubunmi Osuntuyi, Secretary General, ICC Nigeria

18:30

Gala Dinner


Tolulope Adebayo

Partner, Foundation Chambers, Lagos

Emmanuel Agherario

Senior Associate, Olisa Agbakoba Legal, Lagos

Dr. Babatunde Ajibade

SAN, Vice Chairman, Commission on Arbitration and ADR, ICC Nigeria

Professor Fabian Ajogwu

OFR, SAN, Senior Partner, Kenna Partners, Lagos

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya

Chairman, Planning Committee, ICC Nigeria, Lagos

Pierre Daureu

Partner, Talex International, Paris

Diamana Diawara

Director, Arbitration and ADR, Africa, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Professor Gbolahan Elias

SAN, Partner, G. Elias, Lagos

Sola Ephraim-Oluwanuga

Principal Partner, O.S. Ephraim-Oluwanuga & Co., Abuja

Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi

SAN, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abuja

Alexander G. Fessas

Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Chief (Dr.) Raymond Ihyembe

Chairman, ICC Nigeria; KSS, OON, Lagos 

Thomas Kendra

Partner, Kennedys Law LLP, Paris

Fernandez Marcus-Obiene

Special Assistant, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Justice Sector Reform and ICT/Digital and Innovative Technology, Lagos

Adaeze Nwakoby

Company Secretary, Group Head Legal & HR, OVH Energy Group, Lagos

Titilola Olatunde-Fasogbon

Senior Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie, Lagos

Godwin Omoaka

SAN, Partner, Templars, Lagos

Mazi Afam Osigwe

SAN, President, Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja

Olubunmi Osuntuyi

Secretary General, ICC Nigeria, Lagos

Vincent Owhor

Partner, Streamsowers and Köhn, Lagos

Natasha Peter

Partner, Trinity International LLP, Paris

Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour

SAN, Managing Partner, Doyin Rhodes-Vivour & Co., Lagos

H.E. Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Governor, Lagos State

Thomas R. Snider

Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Russell Speechlys LLP, Dubai

Abiola Tella

Senior Associate, Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Lagos

Adedapo Tunde-Olowu

SAN, Managing Partner, ǼLEX Legal, Lagos

Dorothy Udeme Ufot

SAN, Chair, Commission on Arbitration & ADR, ICC Nigeria; Managing Partner, Dorothy Ufot & Co., Lagos

Michael Ugah

Senior Associate, Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie, Lagos

Godson Ugochukwu

SAN, Chairman, Planning Committee, ICC Nigeria

Ifeoma Utah

General Manager, Commercial Legal, MTN Nigeria, Lagos

Daniel Wilmot

Partner, Stewarts Law LLP, London

 

Venue

Lagos Continental Hotel

Plot 52A Kofo Abayomi Street,

Victoria Island, Lagos 101241

Lagos, Nigeria

T +234 201 236 6666

Registration

Early bird until 15 June 2025.

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Esther Afolabi

Membership Relations Officer, ICC Nigeria

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