News & Events: Nigerian Law
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 […]
Pump Court retains its ISO accreditation for seventh year
Following a successful audit process, Pump Court Chambers has retained its ISO accreditation (ISO 9001:2015) for another year with no issues raised. ISO is a globally recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It is the most widely used QMS standard in the world, with over 1.1 million certificates issued in 178 countries. The 2015 […]
Chuba Nwokedi joins Pump Court Chambers
We are delighted to announce that Chuba Nwokedi has joined Chambers as a probationary tenant. Chuba is a specialist Children law (Public & private), Sports Law, regulatory and disciplinary, and Nigerian law practitioner. Chuba Nwokedi was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2015 and simultaneously admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of […]
Pump Court Chambers welcomes members of Stour to create southern super set
A major, multi-practice chambers reaching across London, Kent, Hampshire and Wiltshire, has emerged after Pump Court Chambers welcomed the members of Stour Chambers in Canterbury. The former members of Stour Chambers will be joining Pump Court Chambers from 3 April 2023, creating a combined membership of 120 barristers and 24 members of staff spread across […]
Pump Court Chambers Shortlisted at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to have been recognised and shortlisted for ‘Client Service Set of the Year’ at this year’s upcoming Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022. The shortlists are a result of extensive objective research by over 200 analysts. The lists reflect achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work and excellence in […]
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 […]
