About Us

The structure of the Firm on a general partnership basis is designed to ensure the growth and immortality of the Firm. Dynamic lawyers will continue to be recruited by the Firm into an atmosphere wherein deserving individuals are assured of a fulfilling career in legal practice.

Continuing legal education to meet today’s challenges is complemented by the Firm’s comprehensive law library, its relationship with other local and international law firms, and participation of its members at conferences, courses, seminars and workshops worldwide.

In recognition of the competitiveness of our various clients’ areas of endeavor and firm’ commitment to the observance of the highest level of professional ethics, the confidentiality of the clients’ instructions is assured.

The Firm’s services are enhanced by its modern communication facilities and the experience and loyalty of its employees who have all been carefully selected. The Firm also has offices in Port Harcourt and Onitsha to enhance service delivery generally.

OUR VISION

The vision of Pelican Attorneys is to develop the most innovative and integrated law practice by promoting excellence and maximum efficiency in providing service to clients.

CLIENTELE

The client base of the Firm is highly diversified and includes multinationals, large and medium sized businesses, individuals, government agencies and institutional investors.
Our Clients are engaged in diverse sectors of the economy including oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, Telecommunication, financial services and construction.

The Counsels In Chambers

J.K MBANEFO IKWEGBUE –LL.B (HONS) LL.M BL. (Principal Partner) – An Arbitrator and Notary Public; General law practice with specialty in the areas of criminal justice administration, anti-corruption laws, electoral matters, civil litigation, land administration and property management.

BEN EKEDEBE LL.B (HONS) BL. (Head of Chambers)–An Associate experienced in Corporate, economic law, banking and Commercial practice and land administration.

HON. CHUKS J. CHINWUBA, LL.B (HONS) BL, B.SC (HONS) M.P.A. JP. (An Associate) – Research and Litigation specialty with bias towards Corporate Matters, Admiralty, family and Administrative Law, Legal drafting and E-Governance matters.

WILSON OGOKE – LL.B (HONS) LL.M BL (Counsel) An Associate with a bias towards economic law, banking and commercial litigation, legal research, family and Administrative Law practice.

OMOLOLA ADEKANYE (MRS) – LL.B (HONS) (UK) LL.M (UK) B.L (An Associate) with a flair and experience in International Commercial law practice, Corporate law consultancy and litigation.

EBRUPHIYO ANTHONIA IYEDE (MRS) LL.B (HONS) B.L – (An Associate) with flair in civil litigation and criminal justice administration, land law, land administration and property management.

EMEKA HENRY ONUORAH – LL.B (HONS) B.L. (Counsel) (An Associate) with experience in Civil litigation, criminal justice administration, Corporate law practice and legal research.

PAULA A. OLUWASEYI A. PAWA – LL.B (HONS), B.L (Counsel) An Associate with experience in Civil litigation, Corporate law practice and Commercial law practice.

EBUKA OBI-LL.B (Hons) B.L. (Counsel) An Associate with experience in Civil litigation, Corporate law practice and legal research.

The Operational Manual Of Pelican Attorneys

Principal Partner: The principal Partner is in charge of the firm. He formulates policies in conjunction with other partners of the firm.

Head of Chambers: He is in charge of the day to day activities of the firm and reports to the Principal Partner.

Head of Litigation: He is in charge of all litigations and ensures that court processes are filed.

Head of Corporate: He is in charge of all corporate jobs including CAC jobs, Trade Marks jobs and SEC jobs.

Administrative Manager: He is in charge of all administrative jobs in the firm such as gathers, adapt, store and distribute information within the company using the information systems. He provides specialised support to other departments and managers. Planning, organising, providing leadership and controlling all administrative functions ensuring that human and material resources are correctly utilised.

Associates: They work hand in hand with the Head of Litigation in carrying out all legal and corporate works.

Administrative Assistant: She is to assist the Admin Manager in Performing administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors which Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing, and faxing. Take initiative in manager’s absence as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills.

Accountant: She is in charge of all the finances that comes and goes out of the firm, also the payment of staff salary, payment by clients or any voucher that will be raised.

Secretary: She is a pivotal person in an office. It is the secretary who keeps the office organized, makes sure the various appointments and meetings on the schedule are kept straight and manages the flow of visitors or employees who need to see the management staff. Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, and record and transcribe minutes.

In addition to basic secretarial tasks, she performs more advanced executive functions.

Office Clerk: She is in charge of operating the office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers. Maintain and update filing, inventory and order materials, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer. Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests. She communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.

Cleaner: She is in charge of keeping the offices and the environment clean.

Security: He is to secure and guard the office and its environs.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER: Chinyere Ukadike
ESTATE MANAGEMENT: Chukwudi Nwalioba and Kennth Ikwegbuo