Chukwubusomma Edo

Experience

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  Advanced chambers

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  Legal Internship

  •Learned case reporting and applied them to summarizing case files into law reports, thus improving efficiency in case management. •Attended client meetings, took instructions, updated clients on case outcomes, ordered searches, prepared documents and contributed to depositions.• Took notes in court sessions and followed up on correspondences for action.• Contributed to the review of extensive legal documentation and performed research.• Engaged in activities like reading law reports and analyzing various case scenarios.• Organized departments’ physical files for easy digital update and retrieval by authorized team members. Show less

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  Trinity Hospital & Maternity Complex

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

  Human Resources Manager
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  Messrs D.C Denwigwe SAN & Associates

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Visiting Associate

  • Investigated facts and laws to determine the cause of action for preparation of cases.• Assisted with client interviews and made appropriate documentation for inclusion in reports.• Supported associates with well-timed legal reviews, drafted letters and filed documents that support case preparation for court appearances.• Supported admin staff on projects and administrative tasks and was often commended for quick thinking and resourcefulness.

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  Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru SAN and Associate (Jirinzu Court)

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2022

  Associate

  • Skillfully represented clients on land disputes, property transactions and agreements worth Millions of Naira.• Incorporated numerous companies, Businesses, Non Governmental Organizations and also provided support to corporate entities on necessary steps to take in pre-incorporation and post-incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission Nigeria• Filed originating processes, motions, notices of appeal and represented litigants at the State and Federal High Courts, Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal.• Successfully prosecuted human rights cases and ensured the enforcement of fundamental human rights laws.• Adeptly prepared highly researched and articulate legal documents/processes such as statements of claims, motions, counter-affidavits and letters of demand.• Assisted associates with well-timed legal reviews, drafted letters and filed documents that support case preparation for court appearances and hearings. Show less

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  Haven Consult Advocates

  Oct 2022 - now

  Partner

  * Skillfully advised clients on various aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights* Provided guidance on protecting and defending intellectual property rights through non-litigation methods* Experienced in conducting due diligence and evaluating IP assets in connection with mergers and acquisitions* Negotiated and drafted commercial contracts for clients and provided practical and efficient legal advice* Assisted in the prosecution and maintenance of trademark and patent portfolios* Drafted and reviewed licensing agreements, and provided guidance on intellectual property-related matters* Advised clients on intellectual property strategies to align with their business objectives* Assisted junior associates with legal research, drafting of legal documents, and case preparation for non-litigation matters* Provided training on non-litigation IP enforcement strategies to clients and colleagues. Show less

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  Northumbria Students' Union

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  Student Representative LLM (International Commercial Law)