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A highly accomplished legal and corporate compliance professional with extensive expertise in Corporate Consultancy, Business and Investment Law, and Privacy and Technology Law. Hezekiah serves on the boards of over five companies and acts as Corporate Secretary for more than eight, demonstrating his profound impact on corporate governance and strategic development.
LL.M, University of East London
Harvard Business School PGD in Entrepreneurship
LL.B, Bachelor of Laws
BL, Barrister at Law
Doctor of Laws (DL)
Privacy & Technology Law
Corporate Consultancy
Business & Investment Law
Corporate Governance
Strategic Development
General Secretary/Executive Director Legal Services, Nigeria/Uganda Chamber of Commerce
Board Member of over 5 companies
Corporate Secretary for more than 8 organizations
Experienced attorneys providing specialized legal expertise
Sarah Lampang Abia is a dynamic and result-driven Legal Practitioner with years of post-call experience in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and legal administration. A Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, she brings a keen analytical mind, unwavering dedication, and exceptional advocacy skills to her work.
She served as the Head of Administration and currently serves as Acting Head of Firm at Hezdeking & Co. Law Kings, where she plays a pivotal role in managing legal operations, supervising case strategy, coordinating staff, and ensuring professional excellence across departments. In her dual role, Sarah has proven herself to be both a strategic leader and a hands-on legal professional with an eye for detail.
A certified mediator by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC), she has handled several successful mediations and alternative dispute resolution processes. Her involvement in local and international legal networks—such as the Institute for Transnational Arbitration—reflects her commitment to continuous learning and global best practices.
Sarah’s legal competencies span across civil and criminal litigation, property management and consultancy, legal drafting, company and allied matters, and conflict resolution. She has appeared in courts of various jurisdictions and is known for her persuasive advocacy, legal research acumen, and excellent client communication.
Festus Obinna Ugoh is a graduate of Ebonyi State University and with over 12 years post call to the Nigerian Bar and currently on am LL.M programme in Criminology and Security Studies at Nasarawa State University- Keffi. He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom.
Before joining HEZDEKING & CO, Festus was the Deputy Head of Chambers at J. A. Akubo, SAN & Co after serving as an Associate Counsel in top law firms in Nigeria and United Kingdom.
Festus is a tenacious and detail-driven lawyer with a relentless pursuit of excellence, delivering high caliber legal services as an astute and resourceful legal practitioner, with vast experience in commercial disputes and transactions, Human rights and Arbitration. He has represented and advised local and international clients on a wide range of non-exhaustive practice areas such as Arbitration, Commercial disputes, Debt recovery, Human rights, Financial Services, Capital Market, Energy and Solid Minerals, Employment Disputes, Maritime & International trades, Investment Disputes, Real estate, taxation, Data & Privacy disputes amongst others through meticulous analysis, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication. Goal-oriented and results-focused, I consistently meet and exceed client expectations, fostering long-term relationships built on trust, expertise, and exceptional service.
Festus has gained wide range of experience in Election Petitions and Political Disputes having represented a major Political party in Nigeria and State Governors, Senators and Law makers as well as INEC at the Election Petition Tribunals and various Courts up to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He equally has experience in white collar and corporate crime defense having advised and represented defendants in various Courts and at the law enforcement agencies in Nigeria.
Oluchukwu Evangel Akonobi is an accomplished legal practitioner with over 14 years of experience spanning litigation, real estate transactions, commercial law, and corporate advisory. She has prowess in handling complex, high-value matters across Nigerian and international jurisdictions.
Oluchukwu holds an LL.M in Corporate Governance and Finance Law and is a graduate of the Nigerian Law School with Second Class Upper honours. Her academic and professional background equips her with a robust understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern real estate development, commercial operations, and institutional compliance.
Her practice is deeply rooted in delivering tailored legal solutions with clarity, efficiency, and foresight. She has advised on property acquisitions, drafted and negotiated multi-party commercial contracts, litigated civil disputes, and managed the perfection of titles and regulatory filings. She is particularly known for her calm strategic approach, sharp legal writing, and her ability to simplify complex legal matters for clients across sectors.
In addition to her legal consultancy, Oluchukwu is a respected mentor and trainer. She has led internal capacity-building initiatives, helped digitize legal operations within firms, and empowered both clients and young professionals through knowledge sharing and advocacy.
Oluchukwu brings to every engagement not just legal skill, but an unwavering commitment to integrity, client care, and practical outcomes. Her work continues to reflect her belief that the law should not merely protect—it should unlock opportunity and inspire confidence.
Talented legal professionals providing comprehensive legal services
A former Commissioner (Legal) at Ebonyi State Electoral Commission with strong litigation, election law, and administrative law credentials.
Specialist in Communication Law, Intellectual property, International Trade Investment Law and litigation.
International trade and insurance expert with postgraduate credentials. Focused on commercial arbitration, aviation law, and real estate.
Mbadugha was admitted to the Bar of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1992. He is a practicing Barrister and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), an equivalent of British King’s Counsel (KC). He is an alumnus of the Hague Academy of International Law, Hague, Netherlands and Cardiff Law School, University of Wales, United Kingdom. He is the principal of McCarthy Mbadugha, SAN & Co. and heads the Cross-Border Commercial and Environmental Law Practice of the firm. He is an author of a leading textbook on Arbitration in Nigeria and has been a Visiting Professor of International Arbitration at Lazarski University, Lazarski, Warsaw, Poland.
Mbadugha specializes in Admiralty, Arbitration and Related Court Applications, Automotive, Credit Transactions, Environmental Law and Climate Change Litigation, Oil and Gas, International Trade and Cross-Border Litigation.
Mbadugha is a first-tier litigator and arbitration practitioner. He has been described by his clients as an intellectual powerhouse, a go-getter and an indispensable authority in his areas of practice. He renders expert reports/opinions, including oral testimonies, on Nigerian laws in proceedings in foreign jurisdictions including United Kingdom (Great Britain). Mbadugha has acted as Counsel in several cases in both Litigation and Arbitration, some of which include:
A former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, where he distinguished himself as the Chief Legal Officer for Nigeria. His rich and wide experience in the legal profession spans a period of over 40 years.
He specializes in constitutional law, criminal law, administrative, commercial law and practice. Others include electoral law and practice, public and international law and general litigation. Kanu Agabi is currently the Principal Partner at Kanu G. Agabi & Associates, a leading law firm in Nigeria.
A holder of the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) for his contribution to national building, Kanu Agabi was also a former Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Special Adviser to the President on Ethics and Good Governance.”.
Legal scholar, prolific author, and professor of law with over 70 published articles. Expert in international arbitration, human rights law, environmental law, and taxation. Prof Chukwu Amari Omaka, SAN is a Professor of Environmental, Water and Natural Resources Law, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and Dean Faculty of Law, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He is widely travelled and member GAJE, CLEA, IJCLE, ILEA, IBA, etc. former President National Association of Law Teachers (NALT)Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Coordinator Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) in charge of West African Region)
continue on the part of to set a standard of excellence in the Nigerian legal landscape by blending legal mastery, client-centered service, and unwavering ethical standards. We remain committed to delivering smart, strategic, and timely solutions that advance the interests of our clients across all sectors.
Dedicated professionals ensuring seamless client service and operational excellence
Experienced legal secretaries providing administrative support, document preparation, and client communication services.
Skilled paralegals conducting legal research, preparing briefs, and assisting attorneys in case preparation and management.
Dedicated client relations specialists ensuring exceptional service delivery and maintaining strong client relationships.