Chinenyenwa Owuamalam

Personal Bio

Job Title: SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER

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Chinenyenwa Blessing Owuamalam is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. She has a Master's Degree in Oil and Gas Law (with Distinction) from the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. She also graduated with a Second Class (Honours) Upper Division, from both the Imo State University (remarkably as proximé accessit) and the Nigerian Law School, Lagos. Chinenyenwa is a highly accomplished lawyer with a strong background in the policy, energy, government and financial sectors, offering a cumulative twelve years of experience. She is a renowned expert in providing strategic counsel and legal analysis to high-profile clients, including individuals and government agencies. With a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes, Chinenye is exceptionally adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders, paying exceptional attention to detail, negotiating consensus, effectively communicating complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals and demonstrates the ability to navigate complex legal and policy landscapes. She is also committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the advancement of visions, missions and objectives while ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. She is an active member of the International Bar Association, the African Bar Association, the Nigerian Bar Association, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom (MCIArb UK). Chinenye is also a humanitarian and consults pro-bono for notable charities in Nigeria, particularly on topical issues affecting sustainability, climate change and the girl-child. She is widely traveled and at her leisure, she binge watches law series and plays with dexterity and agility on the lawn tennis court.