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Head, Administrative & Employment Division

Obi Frederick Azubuike.

International Law · Human Rights · Probate
Abuja

Biography

Obi Frederick Azubuike heads the Administrative and Employment Division at 24 Law Chambers. His practice sits at the intersection of international law, human rights, employment law, and probate — a combination that reflects his deep commitment to justice across both public and private spheres.

In international and human rights law, Frederick has represented individuals and organisations in matters involving fundamental rights enforcement, judicial review of administrative actions, and compliance with international treaties and conventions. He brings this same rigour to his employment practice, where he advises corporate clients on workforce restructuring, executive contracts, and disputes before the National Industrial Court.

His probate and estates work serves families and high-net-worth individuals navigating succession planning, trust administration, and contested estate matters. Frederick is known for his ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and empathy while maintaining the highest standards of legal analysis.

He is an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Human Rights Committee and has contributed to policy discussions on labour reform and administrative justice in Nigeria.

Selected experience

  • 2025 · Employment Law
    Advised a multinational on the restructuring of its Nigerian workforce, including redundancy processes and executive severance negotiations.
  • 2024 · Human Rights
    Successfully obtained a fundamental rights enforcement order at the Federal High Court on behalf of a detained individual.
  • 2024 · Probate
    Managed the administration of a complex multi-jurisdictional estate involving assets in Nigeria, the UK, and the UAE.
  • 2023 · Administrative Law
    Obtained judicial review of a regulatory decision that had unlawfully revoked a client’s operating licence.

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