News & Events: Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN
Head of Chambers Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN congratulates Mrs Justice Margaret Obi on becoming the first black, female High Court judge from the solicitor’s profession in the United Kingdom
Mrs Justice Margaret Obi became the first black, female High Court judge in the United Kingdom appointed from the solicitor’s profession when, in front of the Lady Chief Justice and a packed court 4 at the RCJ, she took her judicial oath. Surrounded by her friends and family and an impressive showing of judges from […]
Re X, Y, Z ((Children) Summary Return to Nigeria)
Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN was instructed by the parties as the single joint expert on Nigerian law. His evidence was described by the court as “helpful and clear”. His report summarised the Nigerian proceedings which took place from November 2023. He described the Nigerian Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 as being the equivalent of […]
Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN to speak at the British Nigeria Law Forum’s inaugural cross border summit in Lagos
Pump Court’s Head of Chambers, Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN, will be one of a number of prominent international lawyers speaking at the British Nigeria Law Forum‘s inaugural cross border summit in Lagos on the 27th of June 2025. The conference will cover key topics such as “Accessing International Markets & Building your Brand”; “Cross-Border Collaboration in […]
Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN awarded the Freedom of the City of London
We are incredibly proud to announce that our Head of Chambers, Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London, following a nomination by the Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London. The prestigious award was bestowed upon Oba at a ceremony held last month at Mansion House. The granting […]
Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN recognised in Africa’s 20 Arbitration Powerlist 2022
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Head of Chambers, Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN has been recognised in the Africa’s 20 Arbitration Powerlist 2022. Now in its 2nd edition, this prestigious recognition was established by the Africa Arbitration Academy, Association of Young Arbitrators (AYA) and Africa Arbitration to celebrate the achievements of leading arbitration […]
Oba Nsugbe QC, SAN recognised in Africa’s 30 Arbitration Powerlist
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Head of Chambers, Oba Nsugbe QC, SAN has been recognised in the inaugural edition of the Africa’s 30 Arbitration Powerlist. This prestigious recognition is a new initiative of the Africa Arbitration Academy, Africa Arbitration and the Association of Young Arbitrators (AYA) – established to celebrate the achievements of leading arbitration […]
Hot Topics in Family Law in Africa Virtual Conference
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to announce that Oba Nsugbe QC, SAN will be speaking at the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) forthcoming Hot Topics in Family Law in Africa virtual conference on Friday 5th February 2021. Mr Nsugbe QC will be part of a panel discussing ‘Resolving family law disputes: litigation, arbitration, mediation and other […]
Judging and Advocacy in Virtual Court Hearings – An International Experience
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to invite you to our webinar ‘Judging and Advocacy in Virtual Court Hearings – An International Experience’ part of our “Legal Lockdown Series” of online seminars. The COVID-19 Pandemic has only served to accelerate the use of remote hearings to determine disputes. As an important means of broadening access to justice, there is […]
Judging and Advocacy in Virtual Court Hearings – An International Experience
The COVID-19 Pandemic has only served to accelerate the use of remote hearings to determine disputes. As an important means of broadening access to justice, there is no question that such hearings are here to stay. This event brings together a diverse group of legal experts to discuss an international experience of judging and […]
London International Disputes Week – A Review
The 7th – 10th May 2019 saw the launch of the inaugural London International Disputes Week (LIDW), with the aim of bringing together legal practitioners from around the world to celebrate the importance of London as a disputes resolution centre, to discuss how and why London should remain a pre-eminent forum to meet the industry’s commercial, […]
Oba Nsugbe QC, SAN to speak at London International Disputes Week
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to announce that Oba Nsugbe QC, SAN will be speaking at the one-day flagship conference during the inaugural London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2019 on Wednesday 8th May. The event will explore the future of international dispute resolution and celebrate the heritage of London as a leading centre for handling […]
Suicide verdict successfully resisted on behalf of the family of the man who once held the record for flying around the world solo
A Jury has recorded a narrative verdict following an Inquest into the death of an experienced pilot last year. Muhammad Naviede, 60 from Regent’s Park London was piloting a PA-38 Tomahawk aircraft when it spun out of control and crashed in a field in Buckinghamshire in August 2014. Mr Naviede, was an experienced pilot who […]
