Emmanuel Patrick
Emmanuel Emeka Patrick is an Associate in the Firm’s Dispute Resolution Group. As a Dispute Resolution Lawyer, he acts for both domestic and international clients across various areas of practice including but not limited to labour law, company law, real estate, human rights, criminal law, etc. He supports clients from the early stages of dispute assessment through strategy development, opinion writing, and litigation.
As a prolific writer, Emmanuel has authored and contributed to several impactful articles in the dispute resolution space, which have been published online and in reputable law journals. He is a result driven professional with years of experience, competence and vast expertise in litigation, legal writing, drafting, and research.
Emmanuel also enjoys providing commentaries on International Human Rights and International Criminal Law, while keeping himself abreast of recent trends and developments in the disputes space.
Education
- LL. B, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2019)
- B.L, Nigerian Law School (2021)
Professional Memberships
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Publications
- “The International Criminal Court in Africa: A Trojan Horse or an Adjuvant?” The Liberty Bar Journal, Vol 2, Issue 1 (2024).
- “Eradicating International Crimes in Africa: the rationale, prospects and hurdles”, The Castle Law Journal, Vol 3, Issue 1(ISSN 2814-2756) (2023).
- Co-author, “Breaking the silence: unravelling the fight against gender-based violence”, The Castle Law Journal, Vol 3, Issue 1(ISSN 2814-2756) (2023).
- “The requirement for leave to appeal from the Federal/State High Court to the Court of Appeal”, 2022.