Barr. Opunabo Ekine
Constitutional Law & Litigation
Barr. Opunabo Ekine is the founding principal of the firm and one of Rivers State's most distinguished trial lawyers. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1999, he has spent over two decades building a reputation for fearless courtroom advocacy and exacting legal analysis.
Instruct OpunaboBarr. Opunabo Ekine is the founding principal of the firm and one of Rivers State's most distinguished trial lawyers. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1999, he has spent over two decades building a reputation for fearless courtroom advocacy and exacting legal analysis.
He has appeared before every level of the Nigerian judiciary — from Magistrate Courts to the Supreme Court — and has led the firm's most high-profile and complex matters, including constitutional challenges, landmark commercial disputes, and high-stakes criminal defence briefs.
Beyond the courtroom, Barr. Ekine is a trusted advisor to corporate boards, government bodies, and high-net-worth individuals navigating sensitive legal terrain. His philosophy is simple: no matter how complex the brief, preparation and principle win cases.
Practice Areas
- Civil & Criminal Litigation
- Constitutional Law
- Appellate Advocacy
- Commercial Dispute Resolution
Education
- LL.B — University of Port Harcourt
- B.L — Nigerian Law School, Lagos
Notable Achievements
- N450M commercial settlement secured on behalf of multinational client
- Lead counsel in over 300 superior court matters
- Landmark acquittal in nationally-watched criminal brief (2018)
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