Chuks Okoriekwe

Chuks Okoriekwe is an Associate with expertise in corporate/commercial law, ICT law, data protection, cyber security, e-Tax, e-Governance, and commercial litigation.

He holds an LL.B with Second Class Upper Honours from the University of Lagos (Unilag) and was called to the Nigerian Bar in November 2014.

Chuks interned with Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors during his undergraduate days, gaining experience in legal research, and also worked at the Ghandi Research Library, Unilag.

He completed his mandatory NYSC programme with the Bayelsa State Judiciary and was part of the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) by the US Consulate in 2012.

Chuks provides legal advisory to top insurance firms, private equity investments, oil and gas services companies, online dating start-ups, and law firms, covering various legal and tax regulatory issues.

His educational background includes studying BL, Law at Nigerian Law School, LL.B (Hons) in Law from the University of Lagos, and Social Innovators program at StartingBloc Institute.

Chuks is currently an LL.M. Candidate in International Tax Law at the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law and has previously worked at LeLaw (Barristers & Solicitors), Bayelsa State Judiciary, Ayoola Julius & Co., and Diamond Mine Consult.

He has attended professional and leadership training programs in California, Buea, Rabat, and Nairobi, showcasing his commitment to continuous personal and professional development.