Expertise Meets Dedication
Damaris Chinemerem Nnajiofor, Esq.
Principal Partner
A Dynamic Leader in Legal Practice, Governance, and Development Advocacy
Damaris Chinemerem Nnajiofor, Esq. is a distinguished legal practitioner with over 8 years of post-call experience in legal practice, corporate governance, policy development, and organizational systems strengthening. She holds an LL.B and LL.M from Nnamdi Azikiwe University and a BL from the Nigerian Law School, Yenagoa Campus, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in November 2019.
A committed scholar, she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Law with a focus on International Law, Human Rights, and Criminal Justice Reform. She is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) and the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb).
Damaris has demonstrated exceptional leadership across multiple platforms, serving as Secretary, NBA Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) Awka Branch; Chairperson, NBA YLF National Child Advocacy Committee; President, Legal Aid CDS Group (NYSC, 2020); Vice President, CLASFON (NLS Yenagoa, 2019); and Vice Presidential Candidate, LAWSA (2016). She is also a recipient of the “Most Enterprising and Industrious Student” Award (NLS, 2019).
As the Principal Partner at Gredan Legal Practitioners, she provides expertise in corporate advisory, compliance, dispute resolution, and property & asset management. She also serves as Legal Officer and Company Secretary to over 10 organizations and has supported the legal structuring and compliance of over 200 startups. Through the Gredan Training Institute, she leads corporate training sessions that help SMEs and growing companies strengthen their governance and legal frameworks.
An active researcher and writer, Damaris has published scholarly works in reputable journals and continues to contribute to critical discourse on international law, child protection, access to justice, and legal system reform. Known for her integrity, compassion, and people-centered leadership, she remains committed to raising ethical leaders and advancing legal development within Nigeria and beyond.
Key Focus Areas:
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• International Law & Human Rights
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Legal Structuring for Startups
• Property & Asset Management
• Child Advocacy & Justice Reform
Chioma Onuoha, Esq.
Associate Partner
A Committed Advocate for Justice, Leadership, and Community Development
Chioma Onuoha, Esq. (LLB, BL, AICMC, MTI) is an exceptional legal practitioner, administrator, and emerging policy leader dedicated to strengthening justice delivery, youth development, and community empowerment in Nigeria. She has distinguished herself through her service in student leadership and public-interest law, consistently demonstrating clarity, professionalism, and purpose-driven excellence.
A graduate of Abia State University and the Nigerian Law School, Augustine Nnamani Campus, Chioma has served in several strategic leadership capacities, guided by her belief that leadership is ultimately an opportunity to serve.
In legal practice, Chioma brings a strong passion for justice, dispute resolution, women’s rights, and community-centered advocacy. She has contributed to legal empowerment initiatives, legal aid programs, prison outreach projects, and social justice campaigns. Her work reflects diligence, empathy, and a deep commitment to using the law as a tool for societal reform and public good.
She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (AICMC), and a member of the Mediation Training Institute (MTI). Through these professional bodies, she continues to expand her expertise in dispute resolution, advocacy, and ethical legal practice.
Beyond the legal sphere, Chioma is an active voice for productivity, youth empowerment, and personal development. Her leadership, mentorship, and community work are rooted in her values of discipline, integrity, excellence, and resilience. Her journey, marked by determination and continuous growth, exemplifies her commitment to impact and transformation.
Key Focus Areas:
• Dispute Resolution
• Public-Interest Advocacy
• Women’s Rights & Social Justice
• Youth Development & Community Impact
• Legal Empowerment Initiatives
Deborah Ezinne Arubike
Legal Intern
A Proven Leader in Legal Advocacy and Analysis
Deborah Ezinne Arubike holds an LL.B. from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where she earned the prestigious Senior Advocate of Lawsa (SAL) rank in her penultimate year for outstanding academic and extracurricular excellence.
A seasoned advocate, Deborah captained her team to victory as Family Supervisor in the 2025 CLASFON Annual Moot Competition (CAMC) and secured a win in the Real Affairs Global Presidential Debate. Her leadership was further demonstrated in her role as Chapter President of CLASFON UNIZIK.
Committed to continuous professional growth, she has completed the Lekan Bamidele Virtual Internship Programme (LBVIP) and the Budding Lawyers Space Mentorship Program. Deborah's areas of practical experience include Intellectual Property Law, Drafting and Conveyancing, Tax Law, and Company Law.
Key Focus Areas:
Intellectual Property Law
Tax Law Consultation
Legal Drafting & Conveyancing
Company Law
Princess Mmachukwu Walter
Legal intern
Developing Expertise in Property, Energy, and Arbitration Law
Princess Mmachukwu Walter is a final-year Law student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University with growing, hands-on experience in Property Law, Energy Law, and Arbitration.
She has gained invaluable practical exposure through internships with Gredan Legal Practitioners and the renowned firm of Aluko & Oyebode, where she developed significant competence in legal drafting, research, and corporate practice.
Princess's analytical strength and leadership capacity are reflected in her roles as a Research Assistant with the LAWSA Judiciary and Director of Programmes at the Intellectual Property Club. She further contributes to legal discourse as a media presenter on IP Frequenz.
Key Focus Areas:
Property Law
Energy Law
Arbitration & ADR
Legal Research & Drafting
Onwuakpa Onyedikachukwu Matthew
Legal intern
A Distinguished Advocate with a Knack for Dispute Resolution
Onwuakpa Onyedikachukwu Matthew is a law student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, distinguished for his excellence in advocacy and legal research. He won the New Wigs Call to Bar Competition and has excelled in several intra- and inter-school moot and debate contests, including the ALSA Debate, demonstrating his strong analytical and persuasive skills.
Onyedikachukwu has built practical experience in contract and criminal law through his internship with OMAPLEX Law Firm. He possesses keen interests in Property Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), aiming to provide clients with efficient and effective solutions.
Uniquely, he combines his legal knowledge with technical proficiency as a graphics designer and business computing specialist, bringing creativity and precision to every professional engagement.
Key Focus Areas:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Property Law
Contract Law
Legal Advocacy
Faith Makuochukwu Stephen
Legal Intern
A Diligent Researcher with a Passion for Commercial Law
Faith Makuochukwu Stephen is a law graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Law. She is currently interning at Gredan Legal Practitioners, where she is gaining hands-on experience and practical insight into the nuances of legal practice.
She has a keen interest in Contract Law and a strong passion for Commercial Law, areas in which she is actively building a distinguished career. Faith is an avid researcher who enjoys exploring emerging areas of law and engaging with contemporary legal issues.
Her dedication to continuous learning and professional growth reflects her commitment to excellence and her aspiration to make meaningful contributions within the legal field.
Key Focus Areas:
Contract Law
Commercial Law
Legal Research
Seyitan Olanubi
Legal intern
A Top-Performing Graduate Focused on Corporate Governance and Human Rights
Seyitan Olanubi is a law graduate of the University of Lagos, where she ranked among the Top 5% of her class in Insurance, Human Rights, Family, and Criminal Law.
She possesses strong leadership and coordination skills, having served as Research Team Lead for the University of Lagos Green Club and Co-Lead of the Outreach Team at the Human Rights Clinic, where she organised impactful advocacy initiatives and community programs.
Seyitan is an experienced legal writer and researcher, with articles exploring complex topics such as anti-money laundering policies, petroleum taxation, and human rights. Her professional interests include corporate governance, compliance, commercial law, and environmental sustainability.
Key Focus Areas:
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Commercial Law
Human Rights Advocacy
Legal Research & Writing
