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PROFILE
Tonte has the ability to work in organizations where his administrative skills will be utilized in order to achieve organizational objectives. He can work with available resources, less supervision and has a favourable disposition to hard work. He is open minded and highly creative. He has good public relation, eloquent communication skill and interpersonal skill.
His tertiary education began at the Rivers State College of Arts and Science, Port Harcourt where he obtained a Diploma in Law in 2002. Thereafter, he attended the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State and graduated in 2006 with Bachelor of Arts (B.A Hons in English). The mandatory National Youth Service took him to Ode-Etikan, in Ondo State where he served as a class room teacher for (Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission) OSOPADEC. He further attended the University of Benin in 2009 where he bagged Bachelor of Laws. Upon completion of his Law degree, he attended the Nigerian Law School in 2010 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2011.
Since then, he has been in active litigation practice in the law firm of Alaiyingi Chambers (I. S. Dokubo & Co) for over 10 years. He is currently a post graduate student at the Rivers State University where he is pursuing an LLM Degree.
His love for dispute resolution goes beyond he courtroom as he is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators of Nigeria (ICMC).
Tonte is currently the Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Degema Branch (The Treasure Bar) and a Senior Counsel in the law firm of I. S. Dokubo & Co (Alaiyingi Chambers), a law firm in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
EDUCATION
Rivers State University – Master of Laws LLM (in View).
Nigerian law School – B.L
University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State – Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons).
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State – Bachelor of Arts (B.A (Hons) in English)
Rivers State College of Arts & Science, Port Harcourt – Diploma in Law (OND).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators of Nigeria – (Associate Member)
Nigerian Bar Association
PRACTICE AREAS
Property law
Oli and gas Law
Human Rights Cases
Criminal Litigation
PROFILE
Sir Ibim S. Dokubo is the Founder and Principal Solicitor of Alaiyingi Chambers. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University) Port Harcourt and thereafter proceeded to the Nigerian Law School Abuja. He obtained his Barrister-at- Law Degree (B.L) and was called to Nigerian Bar in 2002.
Sir I.S. Dokubo is a Masters’ Degree holder in Energy and Pollution. He was also a participant at a seminar for sub-regional practitioners in Mitigation and Restoration Strategy at Dare Salam, Tanzania.
He is a member of the West African Bar Association (WABA) and the International Bar Association (IBA). He has attended over 10 conferences of the IBA in England, USA, Singapore, Argentina, Brazil and others.
He began his legal practice in the office Acho Ochoma &Co and thereafter proceeded to join the firm of Amachree & Amachree, arguably one of the leading litigation firms in Port Harcourt and rose to the rank of Director of Litigation before he left to set up his practice. It was this expedition that led to the establishment of Alaiyingi Chambers on the 12th of April, 2010.
Sir I. S Dokubo is a vociferous court room advocate and has concluded a lot of cases with admirable diligence. He has successfully imprinted his expertise in areas like claims and compensation, land, commercial law practice, election petition, matrimonial causes, chieftaincy, inter-state boundaries disputes, ecology, public interest litigation, criminal law, contract, arbitration, etc.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and have acted in the position of a negotiator, mediator and arbitrator for the firm’s clients.
He was upon his call, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Port Harcourt Branch and participated at various committee levels until he became a member of the Executive Committee of the branch between 2008-2010.
Upon its creation, he moved his membership to the Degema Branch and became its first elected chairman between 2016-2018. He was a member of the National Executive Committee of the Bar between 2016-2020.
His standing as an excellent legal practitioner and his dedication to the growth of the legal profession has been recognised as he is a worthy recipient of the award of excellence in legal practice and is an appointed Judicial Service Commissioner of the Rivers State Judiciary.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Nigerian Bar Association
International Bar Association
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
PRACTICE AREAS
– Election Petitions
– Claims and compensation
– Inter-state boundaries disputes
– Public interest litigation
– Energy and Environmental Law
– Matrimonial causes
– Criminal law
– Contract Law
– Chieftaincy matters
– Arbitration
– Commercial law practice
– Legal Advisory
PROFILE
Seconda is a dedicated private legal practitioner with over 10 years’ experience in different aspects of law practice in Nigeria.
She is result-oriented, creative, diligent, and a good team player with in-depth experience in corporate, commercial, family, property/Assets matter.
She champions high-profile Legal disputes and cases ranging from corporate to commercial, Estate Administration, Debt Recovery, Real estate and presents key evidence in multiple types of litigation for private individuals, companies, and public institutions.
Secondah has great expertise in negotiations, research, mediation, arbitration, and strict settlement coupled with sound and thorough case analysis/management techniques which fosters positive outcomes for our clients.
She has an excellent reputation for keeping up with current changes in all relevant areas of the law to take on more responsibilities and improve customer satisfaction which has proven successful in building a trusting rapport with clients.
EDUCATION:
Rivers State University of Science and Technology Port Harcourt (L.L.B Hons)
Nigerian Law School – Lagos Campus – (B.L)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Nigerian Bar Association
FIDA
PRACTICE AREAS
– Company Law
– Commercial Law
– Property & Assets Law
– Law of Contract
– Family Law and Child’s Right
– Law of Tort
– Alternative Dispute Resolution
– Estate Administration, Succession and Trust.
PROFILE
Obeya is an innovative lawyer with keen interest in the law and its general application. She is involved in active litigation and is well abreast with the technicalities and expertise needed to handle highly sensitive matters in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction within the country.
She is a solicitor who is very much at home with commercial transactions. She takes pleasure in preparing high profile contracts/agreements by prioritizing the interest of her clients. She is equally active in company pre- incorporations and post incorporation matters with the relevant corporate bodies in Nigeria.
As a member of the Family Law Department of the Firm, she has adequate experience in matters of Matrimonial causes and has successfully handled petitions on dissolution of Marriages.
Obeya also has a genuine interest in other fields of study which has led her to acquire professional certificates in Project Management and Health, Safety & Environment Programs. The knowledge of which she applies in her practice as a legal practitioner especially in key areas such as case management, business strategy, business proposals, risk assessment management and legal advisory.
EDUCATION
Nigerian Law School. Kano State, Nigeria (B.L)
Rivers State University. Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (LLB)Hons
PROFFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Nigerian Bar Association
British Project Management Academy (BPMA)
Sectionof Legal Practitioners (SLP)
PRACTICE AREAS
– Matrimonial Law
– Commercial Law
– Corporate Law
– Maritime Law
– Environmental Law
– Corporate secretarial services
– Legal advisory
– Intellectual and Property Law
– Business Strategy
– Real Estate Transactions
PROFILE
Captain-Briggs is a member of the Litigation and ADR practice departments of the firm from which she has gained valuable experience.
As a member of the litigation department of the firm, Captain-Briggs has successfully represented Individuals, Corporate and Multi-national clients in various courts in Nigeria.
She was on the team of lawyers which served in the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Election Violence in Rivers State in 2019.
As an ADR practitioner she was an active member of the team that drafted the Rivers State Arbitration Bill.
EDUCATION
Rivers State University. (RSU) Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria –Master of law (LL.M)
Rivers State University. (RSU) Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria -(PGD) Petroleum and Environmental Law
Nigeria Law School. Abuja Nigeria (BL)
University of Jos. Jos, Plateau State Nigeria (L.LB)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Nigeria Bar Association
Section of Legal Practitioners (SLP)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA)
PRACTICE AREAS
– Arbitration
– Corporate and commercial law
– Matrimonial causes
– Election petitions
PROFILE
Judith I. Chioma, Esq is a diligent and passionate legal Practitioner who is keen on excellence and client satisfaction. She is a good team player with a firm background in criminal and civil litigation especially in contract and debt recovery.
She also has the relevant expertise and skills in settlement brokering, legal drafting and contract agreements.
EDUCATION
University of Ibadan – Masters of Law (LLM)
Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus – B.L
Rivers State University of Science and Technology – LL.B
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Nigeria Bar Association
PRACTICE AREAS
– Banking law
– Contract law
– Criminal matters
PROFILE
Otelemate is a dedicated and brilliant legal practitioner whose core areas of practice include energy and environmental law, corporate law and governance, secretarial services, legal advisory, legal research and alternative dispute resolution.
She is very well abreast with the duties and workings of a company secretary, the knowledge of which she has obtained from her experience as the company secretary to a number of companies in Nigeria and as a student member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Otelemate is not only interested in representing clients in the court room but also serves as a negotiator, mediator and arbitrator for clients. Her knowledge in the areas of energy and environmental laws across the globe is broad, as she has carried out extensive research in the field, represented clients on the subject matter, presented papers in the field and holds a Masters’ Degree with Distinction in Energy and Environmental Law from the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Also, she plays a key role in the corporate department of the firm where she represents the firm’s corporate clients, gives advice and case management plans on corporate matters and handles the firm’s correspondence with its corporate clients.
A keen legal researcher and scholar has become an integral part of the firm’s research and writing team.
EDUCATION
University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom – LLM Energy and Environmental Law
Nigerian Law School – B. L
Afe-Babalola University – LL.B (HONS)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Nigerian Bar Association
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) UK
Institute Of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (Student Member)
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law and Governance
Energy Law
Environmental Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Legal Advisory
Secretarial Services