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GREENFIELD CHAMBERS

 

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Organisation
GREENFIELD CHAMBERS
I practise/work in
  • International Arbitration
  • International Alternative Dispute Resolution
Profile Photo (Headshot or Logo)
Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Dr)
Mr.
How you'd like your name to appear in the directory
Agada Elachi Ph.D.
Suffix
SAN, Ph.D.
Gender
Male
Country
Nigeria
Country of Birth
Nigeria
Nationalities
Nigerian
Languages
English
Individual Member Profession (see note below)
  • Arbitrator
  • Counsel
  • Mediator/Conciliator
Number of Cases as Counsel in international arbitration/ADR
1-5
Number of Cases as Sole Arbitrator in international arbitration
6-20
Number of Cases as Co-Arbitrator in international arbitration
6-20
Number of Cases as International Tribunal Chair
6-20
Number of Cases as International Mediator/Conciliator
20+
Areas of Speciality
  • Corporate Law / M&A
  • Criminal Law
  • Employment
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Environment
  • Finance & Banking
  • Hospitality & Leisure
  • International Commercial Disputes
  • Investment law
  • Retail & Consumer Products
  • Sales & Purchases
  • Telecommunications
  • Transport
Degrees/Qualifications, Institutions and Dates Obtained
Doctor of Philosophy specializing in Terrorism, Mediation and Peace - Walden University (USA), May, 2018
Masters Degree in Law LL.M - Nasarawa State University, Keffi, December, 2015
Maters in Peace and Conflict Studies, M.A. - University of Ibadan, Ibadan, October, 2007
Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)) 2009
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Nigeria Law School, 1999
Bachelor of Law, LL.B - University of Jos, Jos, 1997.
List Arbitration/ADR Panels you belong to
Kigali International Arbitration Center, Kigali, Rwanda
Abuja Chamber of Commerce Mines Industry and Agriculture Dispute Resolution Center, Abuja, Nigeria
Global Mediation UK, London, United Kingdom
Kano State Multi-Door Court House, Kano, Nigeria.
Abuja Multi-Door Court House, Abuja, Nigeria
Nigeria Communications Commission Panel of Neutrals, Abuja, Nigeria.
Professional Experience (Job Title, Organisation and Dates)
GREENFIELD CHAMBERS (2002 – DATE)
• Legal Consultancy, Arbitrator, Mediator, Notary Public & Allied Services.
• Managing Partner

ECOWAS COMMISSION NOV 2017
3-day dialogue and mediation training for civil society organizations faith-based and community peace actors in Sierra Leone

GIZ NIGERIA OFFICE 2016
Consultant

JUSTICE FOR ALL (J4A) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROJECTS 2009 – 2015
Consultant

UNODC/NJI JUSTICE SECTOR REFORM’S 2008- 2014
Consultant

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED MEDIATORS AND CONCILIATORS 2003-DATE
• Trainer and Facilitator, Curriculum Development
• Registrar – November 2009 to November 2014

UNODC/NJI Trainings ON ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION 2008 - 2009
Consultant

LEDAP/UNODC/NJI JUSTICE SECTOR ASSESSMENT 2007
• Legal Adviser/Consultant

DELE OYE & ASSOCIATES (1999-2002)
• Legal Drafting, Company Documentation, Litigation and Real Estate (Investments and Documentation)

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS (NYSC- 2000-2001)
• Legal Drafting, Contract Documentation and Opinion writing.

BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY (ABUJA STUDY CENTRE)
• Resource Person - 2001-2002.

NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI February 2018 – DATE
• Adjunct Lecturer - LAW FACULTY

OTHER WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE

Head Alternative Dispute Resolution Group, NACCIMA September 2017 to date
Trustees, Abuja Chamber of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre September 2017 to date

Chairman, Board of Directors, Pillar Microfinance Bank Limited March 2016 – to date

Certified Trainer - Arbitration and Mediation – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) 2013 – to date

Member, Panel of Neutrals – Kigali International Arbitration Centre March 2012 – to date

Member, Panel of Associate Mediators – Global Mediation (UK) April, 2012 – to date

Member, Panel of Neutrals – Abuja Chamber of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre Feb 2018 – to date

Associate Tenant, 4-5 Grays Inn (UK) Feb 2014 – Aug 2015

Door Tenant, Argent Chambers (UK) Dec 2011 – Nov 2013

Notary Public of Nigeria October 2008

Capital Market Certified Practitioner 2006
Biography
Agada Elachi is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He holds a doctorate degree and 2 Masters degrees.
Agada is an ADR expert with a bias for mediation and arbitration. He holds the fellowship of several professional bodies including the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC, Nigeria), the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP). He also holds a diploma in International Commercial Arbitration. He is a certified trainer in Mediation, Arbitration, Dialogue, and conflict resolution processes generally.
He is actively involved in researching, writing, and speaking locally and internationally.
He sits on the governing council and the board of several for profit and non-profit organizations.
Agada loves to read and write. He is an avid lover of sports and a member of the IBB Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
He is happily married to Rosemary and they have 4 lovely children.
Legal Background
  • Common Law
  • International Law
Types of agreements from which disputes in your practice most frequently arise
  • Concessions
  • Employment
  • Finance
  • Insurance
  • Loan
  • Partnership
  • Sale of Business
  • Sale of Goods
  • Share Purchase/Joint Venture
Other Agreement (Please specify)
Aviation Engineering and Maintenance
Contracts and Services
List arbitration/ADR articles, book chapters, books and where published
• The Concept of the Multi-Door Court House: Published in International Bar Association Mediation News Letter (2009)
• Developing Options: Contribution to International Bar Association (IBA) Mediation Techniques e-Book (2010)
• Commercial Mediation Practice: The Nigerian Experience: Published in the Journal: Arbitration Vol.82 No.1 2016
• Why Mediation Works: Published in The Arbitrator Vol. 10 No.5 2018



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