Attorney

Paul Onyenweife LL.M

Personal Info

Paul obtained his law degree from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University and was called to the Bar in 2013. Paul joined Perimeter Associates in 2016 and has been a very important member of the team. Paul is a very good researcher and his talent is of inestimable value especially in our appellate practice.

Paul is diligent and committed to adding value to the firm’s clients. He is a proactive team player who has creative and strategic approach to cases and transactions.  He has superb problem-solving skills and ability to pay attention to details.

Paul worked with the law firm of Lasun Sanusi SAN prior to joining Perimeter Associates.

Apart from research Paul has published works in several law journals.

Some of Paul’s published works are:

  1. The Jurisdiction of the National Industrial Court over undomesticated Treaties Ratified by Nigeria: Another look” published in the Nigerian Journal of Labour and Industrial Relation Vol. 6, No. 3, 2012;
  2. Reflections on the Finality of the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal over Appeals arising from the Civil Jurisdiction of the National Industrial Court published in the Nigerian Journal of Labour & Industrial Relation Vol. 7, 3, 2013;
  3. The Legality of the Death Row Phenomenon in the Nigerian Criminal Jurisprudence: Where Lies the Power to Abolish Death Penalty?” Journal of Current Issues in Nigerian Law Vol. 1, No 3. 2015

An Appraisal of The Mode of Appointment and Removal of The Members of The Investments and Securities Tribunal: Need for reform.

Paul’s interests are in labour and employment law, arbitration, human rights, civil and criminal litigation. He has acted both as defence Counsel and Prosecutor in several criminal trials.

Professional Skills

Labour and employment law, arbitration, human rights, civil and criminal litigation.

Education & Awards

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2013 :

Called to the Nigerian Bar

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Law degree.