Emonye Adekwu is the founding and principal partner of 24 Law Chambers. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, he has built the firm into one of the most respected mid-size practices in Nigeria over more than fifteen years of continuous legal service.
His practice spans cross-border litigation, international commercial arbitration, and complex M&A transactions. He has represented Nigerian and multinational clients before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the Court of Appeal, Federal and State High Courts, and international arbitral tribunals. His particular strength lies in disputes at the intersection of commercial law, energy regulation, and cross-border investment.
Emonye is known for a measured, strategic approach to litigation — preferring precision over volume, and settlement where it serves the client’s interests. He leads the firm’s relationships with international counsel networks and has been instrumental in establishing 24 Law’s dual-jurisdiction capability with Castletown Law in the UK.
Beyond practice, he mentors young lawyers across the firm and serves on advisory panels promoting access to justice and alternative dispute resolution in Nigeria.
Band 1 — Dispute Resolution, Nigeria.
Leading Individual — Commercial Litigation.
Arbitration — Global Leader.
Highly Regarded — M&A, Nigeria.
