Chiazam N. Mbadugha ESQ.
Trainee Associate, McCarthy Mbadugha SAN & Co.
LLB (First Class Hons)B.L (First Class Hons)
Chiazam N. Mbadugha is an exceptionally accomplished, double First-Class legal practitioner with a distinguished academic and professional record spanning both the United Kingdom and Nigeria. She is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, having graduated from the Nigerian Law School with a First Class, placing in the top 2.8% of the competitive 2025 set. This achievement builds on her outstanding international foundation from the University of Kent, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with First Class Honours and was awarded a Distinction in Stage 1.
At McCarthy Mbadugha, SAN & Co., Chiazam works hard to translate rigorous academic brilliance into practical, multi-jurisdictional experience in specialised commercial law areas, high-stakes litigation and cross-border dispute-resolution. Her work encompasses legal research, drafting and review of commercial and litigation documents, case preparation, and advising on complex legal and regulatory issues.
Chiazam has a particular interest in international commercial arbitration, commercial litigation, corporate and commercial law, energy and natural resources, and emerging areas at the intersection of law, technology and public policy. She is especially interested in cross-border dispute resolution and the development of effective legal frameworks for modern commercial activity.
She is committed to building a sophisticated commercial practice grounded in rigorous legal analysis, strategic problem-solving and a strong understanding of the commercial realities underlying legal disputes. Her long-term professional interests include international arbitration and advocacy, with a particular focus on complex commercial and energy-related disputes.
Professional Memberships & Certifications
• Member, Nigerian Bar Association
• Certified Member, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) (2025)
• Member, The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, UK (2024)
