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Miss Owanemi Jim-George ND, LLB, BL

Corporate Legal Practice| Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management
Job title: Legal Officer
Country: Nigeria

Membership type: Member membership
Primary branch: Nigeria
Disciplines: Other dispute resolution, Arbitration, Mediation

Personal bio

Owanemi is a legal practitioner specializing in Corporate Legal Practice, Legal Research, Legal Drafting, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). With extensive experience across diverse sectors, including Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Technology, Real Estate, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), she is skilled in providing strategic legal solutions and advisory services.

Her expertise spans Corporate Legal Services, Host Community Development Trust Magement/Compliance, Sustainable Development, Contract Negotiation, Immigration Law, and Human Resources Management. Owanemi has a deep understanding of managing relationships with oil-producing communities, ensuring that legal and regulatory frameworks are respected while fostering positive, sustainable interactions between companies and local stakeholders.

Having worked on complex international projects with organizations such as the United Nations, DFID/FCDO, EU, ActionAid, and OSIWA, Owanemi is adept at navigating the legal intricacies of stakeholder engagement and community relations in the oil, gas, and energy sectors. She is committed to supporting inclusive development while ensuring legal compliance and project success.

As a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), she utilizes ADR mechanisms such as Arbitration, Mediation, and Negotiation to resolve disputes and build collaborative solutions in corporate and organizational settings.