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Etigwe Uwa, SAN, FCIArb
Streamsowers & Köhn · Nigeria
Streamsowers & Köhn
Litigation · Nigeria
Etigwe Uwa, SAN is a Senior Partner at Streamsowers & Köhn, where he holds the position of Head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Department.
Mr Uwa’s distinguished career spans three decades, marked by prestigious achievements in dispute resolution within the oil & gas sector. Recognised for his expertise, he was conferred with the esteemed rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2009 and is a distinguished Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
His recent engagements exemplify his prowess in navigating complex legal landscapes. Notably, Mr Uwa represented the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in high-stakes production-sharing contract disputes with international oil companies, with combined claims exceeding $10.8 billion. He also successfully resolved intricate arbitration and insolvency proceedings involving a prominent oil & gas offshore shipping and underwater pipe-laying company, securing settlements surpassing $500 million for his clients.
Furthermore, Mr Uwa’s proficiency extends to shareholder dispute arbitrations, as demonstrated in his representation of investors in the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company. His strategic approach led to favourable outcomes, culminating in enforcement and insolvency proceedings for his clients.
Internationally, Mr Uwa has been instrumental in various arbitration proceedings, including those between Samsung Heavy Industries and the Ladol Group. He has also provided counsel in investment disputes, prominently advising a global company with a substantial presence in Nigeria on matters regarding the Turkish government’s expropriation of property valued at more than $400 million.
Mr Uwa’s academic background underscores his commitment to excellence. A law graduate of The University of Lagos, he furthered his studies with an MA in International Relations & Finance from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, Boston. His professional memberships include: Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitration, UK; Nigerian Bar Association; International Bar Association; Director, Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC); Member Panel of Neutrals, Lagos Court of Arbitration; and member of the ICC Commission.
Currently pursuing an MSc in Taxation at the University of Oxford, Mr Uwa continues to expand his expertise to better serve his clients’ diverse needs.
Representative Cases
● Acted for Globacom in an ICC arbitration in relation to a sponsorship contract between Globacom Limited and Manchester United Football Club over Manchester United’s claim that the contract had been breached by non-payment of the sponsorship fees, whereas Globacom claimed that the service level was below what was expected and was therefore permitted to discontinue the contract;
● Successfully acted for Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited with regard to a claim by the workers’ union to prevent the sale of oil assets in Nigeria, in the sum of $1.28 billion through a share deal.
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