Ugonna Ogbuagu

Ugonna is a Partner in AELEX’s Dispute Resolution, Labour and Employment, Corporate/Commercial and Tax Disputes practice groups. He has significant dispute resolution experience having represented many clients in commercial, employment and land disputes before high courts, appellate courts, and arbitral tribunals. He also routinely advises and represents large multinational oil and gas companies in tax disputes at the Tax Appeal Tribunal, Federal High Court, and appellate courts. Ugonna also acts for corporate clients (both multinational and local) in high stakes investigations by governments, government agencies and regulators in connection with matters pertaining to internal and external financial fraud, allegations of corruption and violation of anti-money laundering laws, alleged violations of competition / antitrust laws, alleged tax evasion and other alleged violations of federal and state laws. In addition, he advises clients on complex commercial transactions and has worked on acquisitions for private equity firms and other investors in the healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, and other sectors. Ugonna Ogbuagu has been ranked by Legal 500 as a Rising Star in Dispute Resolution and by ITR World Tax as a Highly Regarded individual in Tax Controversy. He served as a member of the Commercial Law and Taxation Committee of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in 2020.

Certifications

B.L. Nigerian Law School LL.B. University of Nigeria

Professional Associations

Nigerian Bar Association

International Bar Association