Welcome to our web site, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about
our firm. We at Inns Law Firm have represented both individual and corporate
clients around the world to safeguard intellectual property, enforce copyright
protections, and assist clients in privacy and general law issues. Applying
rigorous energy, experience, and resourcefulness to every project we accept, our
members are dedicated to your success.
Our Firm is made up of very vibrant young men and women yet experienced in
our areas of practice. These attorneys have put in several years of practice in our
areas of specialisation.
These men and women are now front runners in Trademarks, Patent and Designs
practice in Nigeria. Also our Corporate Commercial practice offers a unique
combination of experience, intelligence and youth.
our firm. We at Inns Law Firm have represented both individual and corporate
clients around the world to safeguard intellectual property, enforce copyright
protections, and assist clients in privacy and general law issues. Applying
rigorous energy, experience, and resourcefulness to every project we accept, our
members are dedicated to your success.
Our Firm is made up of very vibrant young men and women yet experienced in
our areas of practice. These attorneys have put in several years of practice in our
areas of specialisation.
These men and women are now front runners in Trademarks, Patent and Designs
practice in Nigeria. Also our Corporate Commercial practice offers a unique
combination of experience, intelligence and youth.
FIRMS PROFILE
We are an international Law firm of Attorneys, consultants and
professional staff with members licensed to practice in various
jurisdictions including New York, Nigeria and the United Kingdom. This
ensures that at every point, we can put together a team of professionals
with sound backgrounds to tackle various training needs for our clients,
whether in the public or private sector; local or international arena.
Our firm has been developed through sound business principles and a
speedy response to government, corporate and individual needs.
Inns is committed to:
• understanding its clients’ objectives;
• dealing with clients’ problems in the context of their overall
requirements and strategies;
• providing practical and creative solutions; and
• presenting complex topics in a clear and non-technical manner.
The firm is predominantly a commercial practice with links to
international associations, international agencies and overseas law firms,
with whom we enjoy close working relationships.
OUR STRUCTURE
INNS – CORPORATE COMMERCIAL PRACTICE
Our CCP team are experienced and well equipped professionals who are
proficient in the following areas:
Commercial and Corporate Litigation and Arbitration
Rendering Opinions on corporate tax, personal income tax and all
kinds of levies imposed by the government and also carry out tax
compliance services.
Preparation of all kinds of legal documents ranging from lease,
franchise, debenture, shareholders, overdraft agreements etc.
Corporate secretarial services ranging from convening board, general,
extra ordinary general meetings, preparation of board resolutions, keeping
and maintaining statutory books of record
Legal compliance service like processing and renewal of business
permits, expatriate quota positions, residence permits, temporary work
permits, etc.
Intellectual Property services ranging from Trade Marks, Patents
and designs, copyrights.
Considering and advising on , dealing with objections, defending an
opposition of, opposing an application on trade marks and patents and
defending copyrights infringements.
PARTNERS IN CHARGE
OKEY ONYEKANMA LL.B, UNN; BL
In 1999, Okey Onyekanma graduated as one of the best students with a
Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was
called to the Nigerian Bar in 2000 where he won academic prizes for that
year at the Nigerian Law School. On graduation, Okey Onyekanm joined
the international consulting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers as an assistant
legal consultant. He later joined Giwa-Osagie & Co. as head of chambers, a
Lagos based law firm before joining our office this year as a partner in
CCP. Okey Onyekanma has authored several Articles in international Law
journals.
Some of his writings include:
• Corporation Foreign Investment in Nigeria: Issues Arising
• Shareholders rights in a corporate environment
• The Regulation of Foreign Investment in Nigeria
He is a member of the International Bar Association and the Nigerian Bar
Association.
AREAS OF INTEREST:
Corporate Law, Taxation, Trade Marks, Patents and Contract drafting
CASMIR OSUALA
Bar Membership: Nigeria, 1991; New York, USA, 1994
Education: Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Corporate and Commercial
Law, University of London, King’s College School of Law 1993; Bachelor
of Laws degree, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1990; Barrister-at-Law (B.
L.), Nigerian Law School 1991; Certificate in Banking Law, Center for
Commercial Law Studies, QMW, London.
Scholarships/Academic Distinctions: Best Female Law Student at the
Nigerian Law School 1991; Third Over-all best student at the Nigerian
Law School, 1991; Awarded the “International Federation of Female
Lawyers” prize for academic distinction at the Nigerian Law School.
Awarded the “British Chevening Scholarship” to pursue a post graduate
law degree. Subsequently held the fellowship at the King’s College School
of Law, University of London.
Experience includes working at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, (Lagos);
Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering Attorneys at Law (Washington, D.C.),
International Human Rights Law Group (Washington, D.C.), The
Advocate Group, and Danfodio Associates (A Telecommunications
Consulting Firm) Toronto, Templars Barristers & Solicitors (Lagos) and
FieldCrest Attorneys at Law.
Member: Nigerian Bar Association; Washington Foreign Law Society;
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (London), and American Bar
Association
Areas of Special Interest: Regulation and Policy in the following areas:
Public Infrastructure (Utilities); Information
Technology/Telecommunications Law; Natural Resources, Environmental
Law and Liability; Arbitration & Dispute Resolution.
INNS – ENERGY
Our Energy team are experienced and well equipped professionals who
are proficient in the following areas:
Preparation of Oil Mining Lease, Oil Exploration and Prospecting
Licence, Joint Venture Agreements etc.
Admiralty and Maritime issues and Advising on oil prospects in the
country
Rendering advise and opinions on mining and other related matters.
PARTNER IN CHARGE
ANIATE AKPAN LL.B, B.L
He studied at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Admitted to the
Nigerian Bar in 1988. He worked with the Hallmanns, solicitors until he
was appointed a consultant with Shell Nigeria Petroleum Company, A
position he held until his recent election into the National Assembly of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
AREAS OF INTERESTS: Oil and Gas, Mining law, Water resources
INNNS – LAW DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING UNIT
Our LDT team are experienced and well equipped professionals who are
proficient in the following areas:
• designing and implementing specialised training programs for private
firms, corporations, government agencies and NGOs.
• responding to the needs of clients in areas of law development, skills
acquisition and continuing legal education programs.
• supporting political and economic reforms by providing training for
lawmakers, lawyers, regulators, judges and educators.
• providing assistance in the evaluation, revision and implementation
of evolving legal systems.
• Computerised training and computerised legal research for lawyers,
to enable them maximise their potentials in modern legal practice.
• Information, newsletters, journals and publication on specialised
commercial law and development subjects
• Internet café for lawyers
• Update on news and developments in the legal industry, and
information on all conferences and workshops relevant to the legal
industry.
• Update on books, legal reports, and specialized legal materials.
We are an international Law firm of Attorneys, consultants and
professional staff with members licensed to practice in various
jurisdictions including New York, Nigeria and the United Kingdom. This
ensures that at every point, we can put together a team of professionals
with sound backgrounds to tackle various training needs for our clients,
whether in the public or private sector; local or international arena.
Our firm has been developed through sound business principles and a
speedy response to government, corporate and individual needs.
Inns is committed to:
• understanding its clients’ objectives;
• dealing with clients’ problems in the context of their overall
requirements and strategies;
• providing practical and creative solutions; and
• presenting complex topics in a clear and non-technical manner.
The firm is predominantly a commercial practice with links to
international associations, international agencies and overseas law firms,
with whom we enjoy close working relationships.
OUR STRUCTURE
INNS – CORPORATE COMMERCIAL PRACTICE
Our CCP team are experienced and well equipped professionals who are
proficient in the following areas:
Commercial and Corporate Litigation and Arbitration
Rendering Opinions on corporate tax, personal income tax and all
kinds of levies imposed by the government and also carry out tax
compliance services.
Preparation of all kinds of legal documents ranging from lease,
franchise, debenture, shareholders, overdraft agreements etc.
Corporate secretarial services ranging from convening board, general,
extra ordinary general meetings, preparation of board resolutions, keeping
and maintaining statutory books of record
Legal compliance service like processing and renewal of business
permits, expatriate quota positions, residence permits, temporary work
permits, etc.
Intellectual Property services ranging from Trade Marks, Patents
and designs, copyrights.
Considering and advising on , dealing with objections, defending an
opposition of, opposing an application on trade marks and patents and
defending copyrights infringements.
PARTNERS IN CHARGE
OKEY ONYEKANMA LL.B, UNN; BL
In 1999, Okey Onyekanma graduated as one of the best students with a
Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was
called to the Nigerian Bar in 2000 where he won academic prizes for that
year at the Nigerian Law School. On graduation, Okey Onyekanm joined
the international consulting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers as an assistant
legal consultant. He later joined Giwa-Osagie & Co. as head of chambers, a
Lagos based law firm before joining our office this year as a partner in
CCP. Okey Onyekanma has authored several Articles in international Law
journals.
Some of his writings include:
• Corporation Foreign Investment in Nigeria: Issues Arising
• Shareholders rights in a corporate environment
• The Regulation of Foreign Investment in Nigeria
He is a member of the International Bar Association and the Nigerian Bar
Association.
AREAS OF INTEREST:
Corporate Law, Taxation, Trade Marks, Patents and Contract drafting
CASMIR OSUALA
Bar Membership: Nigeria, 1991; New York, USA, 1994
Education: Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Corporate and Commercial
Law, University of London, King’s College School of Law 1993; Bachelor
of Laws degree, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1990; Barrister-at-Law (B.
L.), Nigerian Law School 1991; Certificate in Banking Law, Center for
Commercial Law Studies, QMW, London.
Scholarships/Academic Distinctions: Best Female Law Student at the
Nigerian Law School 1991; Third Over-all best student at the Nigerian
Law School, 1991; Awarded the “International Federation of Female
Lawyers” prize for academic distinction at the Nigerian Law School.
Awarded the “British Chevening Scholarship” to pursue a post graduate
law degree. Subsequently held the fellowship at the King’s College School
of Law, University of London.
Experience includes working at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, (Lagos);
Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering Attorneys at Law (Washington, D.C.),
International Human Rights Law Group (Washington, D.C.), The
Advocate Group, and Danfodio Associates (A Telecommunications
Consulting Firm) Toronto, Templars Barristers & Solicitors (Lagos) and
FieldCrest Attorneys at Law.
Member: Nigerian Bar Association; Washington Foreign Law Society;
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (London), and American Bar
Association
Areas of Special Interest: Regulation and Policy in the following areas:
Public Infrastructure (Utilities); Information
Technology/Telecommunications Law; Natural Resources, Environmental
Law and Liability; Arbitration & Dispute Resolution.
INNS – ENERGY
Our Energy team are experienced and well equipped professionals who
are proficient in the following areas:
Preparation of Oil Mining Lease, Oil Exploration and Prospecting
Licence, Joint Venture Agreements etc.
Admiralty and Maritime issues and Advising on oil prospects in the
country
Rendering advise and opinions on mining and other related matters.
PARTNER IN CHARGE
ANIATE AKPAN LL.B, B.L
He studied at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Admitted to the
Nigerian Bar in 1988. He worked with the Hallmanns, solicitors until he
was appointed a consultant with Shell Nigeria Petroleum Company, A
position he held until his recent election into the National Assembly of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
AREAS OF INTERESTS: Oil and Gas, Mining law, Water resources
INNNS – LAW DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING UNIT
Our LDT team are experienced and well equipped professionals who are
proficient in the following areas:
• designing and implementing specialised training programs for private
firms, corporations, government agencies and NGOs.
• responding to the needs of clients in areas of law development, skills
acquisition and continuing legal education programs.
• supporting political and economic reforms by providing training for
lawmakers, lawyers, regulators, judges and educators.
• providing assistance in the evaluation, revision and implementation
of evolving legal systems.
• Computerised training and computerised legal research for lawyers,
to enable them maximise their potentials in modern legal practice.
• Information, newsletters, journals and publication on specialised
commercial law and development subjects
• Internet café for lawyers
• Update on news and developments in the legal industry, and
information on all conferences and workshops relevant to the legal
industry.
• Update on books, legal reports, and specialized legal materials.
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