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Nelson Iheanacho

Nelson Iheanacho

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney || Finance || Projects || M&As || Corporate Governance

  • Education

    • University of Lagos

      2015 - 2021
      Bachelor of Laws - LLB Law 4.21

    • Nigerian Law School

      2021 - 2022
      Barrister and Solicitor Law Second Class (Upper Division)

      Activities and Societies: Mock Trials

  • Experience

    • Babalakin & Co. Legal Practitioners

      Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
      Intern

      1. Engaged in research on diverse areas of law. 2. Prepared case strategies on commercial related disputes.3. Attended court sittings and presented updates on cases at litigation meetings.4. Assisted in drafting of documents, from contracts to legal opinions.

    • Women's Right Advancement and Protection alternative

      Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
      Intern

      1. Assisted in community related human right clinics.2. Participated in the counselling of victims of human right violations. 3. Engaged in drafting of documents on human right enlightenment for citizens in rural areas.

    • Alliance Law Firm

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2018
      Intern

      Legal research and mentoring.

    • University of Lagos Law Review

      Jan 2019 - Sept 2021

      At the ULR, I am saddled with the responsibility of churning out intellectual and engaging articles after acceptance from authors and critical reviews. Review and Writing of legal articles and Journals.

      • Executive Editor

        Apr 2020 - Sept 2021

      • Associate Editor

        Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

    • Lagos Model United Nations

      Aug 2019 - Sept 2020
      Secretary General

      I spearheaded the organization of the LMUN 2020 Virtual Conference (the Fifth Session).

    • The African Institute of International Law

      Apr 2021 - Sept 2021
      Intern

      As an intern, I researched on international law issues, especially arbitration. I also prepared reports on findings of monthly webinar discussions by experts and scholars in international law.

    • Kanu G. Agabi SAN and Associates

      Apr 2022 - May 2022
      Legal Extern

      I participated in the externship program in a bid to attain my qualification to practice in Nigeria. As an extern, I made a presentation on civil litigation issues ranging from marital causes to election petition.

    • Banwo & Ighodalo

      Jan 2023 - now
      Trainee Associate

      I work as a trainee associate rotating across different practice areas such as energy and corporate finance.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Harvard Copyright X Certification

      Harvard Law School & Berkman Klein Center
      Aug 2019

    • Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

      Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
      Sept 2020

    • Mediation Competition Mastery

      Mediator Academy
      Jun 2020
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Winner, National Tax Debate 6.0 2021 The Tax Club, University of Lagos Oct 2021
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Second Runner-Up, NICArb Annual National essay competition. NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ARBITRATORS Nov 2020 I was privileged to be awarded as the Second Runner-up in the essay competition for which I wrote an 8000+ words article on the topic “Sovereign Immunity from Legal and Arbitral Proceedings and Execution Against the Assets of a Sovereign State.”
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      2nd Best West African English Speaking Team, African Human Rights Moot Court Competition 2020 Center for Human Rights, University of Pretoria Oct 2020
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      7th Best Memorial for English Speaking Universities, African Human Rights Moot Court Competition 2020 Center for Human Rights, University of Pretoria Oct 2020 My team came up with an outstanding written memorial with ingenious arguments and it was ranked 7th best after a critical review by reputable human rights scholars from various African nations.
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      9th Best English Speaking University, African Human Rights Moot Court Competition 2020 Center for Human Rights, University of Pretoria Oct 2020 I represented the University of Lagos in a Moot Court Competition with over 40 African Universities.
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      2nd Runner-up, Professor Abiola Sanni National Essay 2019. The Tax Club, University of Lagos October 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Award For Excellence in Mooting 2019 The Mooting Society, University of Lagos. September 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Winner, National Tax Debate 2019 The Tax Club, University of Lagos September 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Award for Excellence in Debating 2019 The Mooting Society, University of Lagos September 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Award for Dedication and Service The Gani Fawehinmi Student's Chamber, University of Lagos August 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Winner, National Rounds, Philip C. Jessup International Moot Philip C. Jessup International Moot February 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Best Oralist in the Final of the Philip C. Jessup International Moot (National round) International Law Student Association (ILSA) Feb 2019
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Listed amongst top 10 debaters in the University of Lagos 2018 University of Lagos. September 1, 2018 In recognition of an outstanding performance at the University of Lagos Debate Competition 2018.
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Outstanding Performance in Karl Popper and British Parliamentary debating The Mooting Society, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos. September 1, 2018 Continuous participation and excellence in debating activities.
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Award for Spectacular male Speaker Law class of 2017 August 1, 2017 Award for student with the best public speaking skills in his/her level
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Outstanding Staff, Lagos Model United Nations 2017 Lagos Model United Nations Secretariat 2017 July 1, 2017 Award for performing staff at the conference.
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Distinguished Delegate, Security Council, Lagos Model United Nations 2016 Lagos Model United Nations Secretariat 2016 August 1, 2016
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Smartest in Law class of 2020 Law class of 2016 Student award for categories where students excel in various levels.
    • Awarded to Nelson Iheanacho
      Winner, IBA Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section (SEERIL) Scholarship 2022 International Bar Association (IBA) I wrote on the criminalization of Ecocide under International Criminal Law. I proposed a draft provision to be inserted into the Rome Statute to cover both peace and wartime situations.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Human Rights Counsellor

      Issued by The Human Rights Clinic,University of Lagos on Jul 2017
      The Human Rights Clinic,University of LagosAssociated with Nelson Iheanacho

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Law to the layman on Feb 2016
      Law to the laymanAssociated with Nelson Iheanacho

    • Assistant Chief of Staff

      Issued by Lagos Model United Nations 2018 on Jul 2017
      Lagos Model United Nations 2018Associated with Nelson Iheanacho

    • Chief of Staff

      Issued by Lagos Model United Nations on Aug 2018
      Lagos Model United NationsAssociated with Nelson Iheanacho

    • Media Volunteer

      Issued by The School of Reasoning and Rhetorics 2018 on Jun 2018
      The School of Reasoning and Rhetorics 2018Associated with Nelson Iheanacho

    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Gani Fawehnmi Student Chambers School of Advocacy on Jun 2018
      The Gani Fawehnmi Student Chambers School of AdvocacyAssociated with Nelson Iheanacho

    • Head of the Secretariat

      Issued by The Mooting Society School of Reasoning and Rhetoric on Jun 2018
      The Mooting Society School of Reasoning and RhetoricAssociated with Nelson Iheanacho