Diane Okoko Arbitrator, Counsel, Lawyer
Nationality(ies):
Nigerien

Legal System:

Common Law

Practice Areas:

Arbitration, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Energy - Natural Resources, Joint Ventures - Consortia - Cooperation, Real Estate, Other

Jurisdiction:

Nigeria

Publications

  • The Implications of ESG-Based Contractual Provisions in International Arbitration
  • Transforming Nigeria's dispute resolution landscape - a review of the Arbitration and Mediation Act           2023
  • Building A Career in International Arbitration; Accreditation, Training and Specialization
  • Dispute Resolution Protocols in African Continental Free Trade Area: Reviewing Existing Protocols and Rules
  • Revisiting Electronic Contracts and Signatures: Perspectives On Digitization and The Law in Nigeria
  • Cyber Security and International Arbitration
  • Intra-African Arbitral Awards; Enforcement of Ohada Awards in Nigeria
  • An Overview of the Legal Framework Within the Nigerian Agricultural Landscape
  • Confidentiality and Transparency in International Arbitration

 


Teaching

Accredited Faculty Member - CIArb 

Tutor for Introductory (Entry) Course in Nigeria and London
Assessor for Accelerated Route to Membership Course in Nigeria and London
Assessor for Fellowship Course in Nigeria



Education

LLM - University of South Wales, United Kingdom
MALD - University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
BL - Nigerian Law School, Bwari, FCT, NIgeria
LLB - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria


Other Information

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

●      Nominated, Arbitrator of the Year by African Arbitration Association (AfAA) (2024)

●      50 Most Influential Women Leaders in Governance, Risk Compliance and Financial Crime by GRC and Morgans (2023)

●      50 Nigerian Inspiring Women by BusinessDay Women’s Hub (2023)

●      Nominated, Arbitrator of the Year by African Arbitration Association (AfAA) (2023)

●      Nominated, Young Arbitrator of the Year by African Arbitration Association (AfAA) (2022)

●      Recognised amongst Africa's 30 Most Promising Arbitration Practitioners (2022)

●      Nominated, Young Arbitrator of the Year by African Arbitration Association (AfAA), (2021)

●      Northern Nigerian Students Association Award of Excellence (2022)

●      Recognized by Global Group Media, CNBC/NBC sponsored feature on Africa Women Rising    2020 Series, “31 Women Creating a Positive Impact in Africa” (2020)                                               

●      Young Professional of the Year by the Woman on Fire Foundation (2018)

●      Award of Excellence, Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN),

University of Abuja (2018)

●      Award of Excellence for contributions to development of the Youth by

Government Secondary School, Karshi, Abuja, Old Students Association (2018)

Firm/Organisation
Marcus-Okoko & Co.
External Profile: Visit Website
Bar Admission:Nigeria
Selected Languages:
Languages
English
Speaking Proficiency Proficient
Professional Proficiency Conduct DR proceedings, Represent clients as an advocate in DR proceedings, Testify orally, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
Marcus-Okoko & Co.

Professional Address

SUMMIT PLACE, PLOT 696 UBIAJA CRESCENT , GARKI 2
ABUJA - FEDERAL CAPITAL TERR - Nigeria
Postal Code: 900247
Professional Phone: +2348035879996 Mobile Phone: +234 +2348035879996