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Godwin Abarike
Senior Associate

Godwin Abarike Esq.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Regulatory Advisory · Commercial Litigation · Debt Recovery
Abuja

Biography

Godwin Abarike is a Senior Associate at 24 Law Chambers, practising across litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory advisory from the firm’s Abuja office. He holds an LL.M. and LL.B. (Hons) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a B.L. from the Nigerian Law School.

His practice supports the firm’s dispute resolution and regulatory work, including the preparation and prosecution of commercial claims before Federal and State High Courts, debt recovery and enforcement proceedings, and compliance advisory for energy, government, and commercial clients navigating Nigeria’s sectoral regulatory landscape. He contributes to strategic mandates under the supervision of senior counsel and plays a central role in the firm’s day-to-day litigation operations.

Godwin is valued for his methodical approach to case preparation, his depth in legal research, and his ability to manage concurrent live matters without loss of quality or attention. His trilingual capability in English, Hausa, and Igala is a practical asset for client-facing work and counterparty engagement across northern and central Nigeria.

Selected experience

  • Litigation
    Successfully defended an institutional client against a substantial claim arising from a disputed contractual obligation at the Federal High Court.
  • Regulatory
    Advised a corporate client on regulatory approvals and compliance requirements for operations in a regulated sector.
  • Debt Recovery
    Led recovery proceedings for outstanding receivables on behalf of a public institution, achieving full settlement through structured negotiation.

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