Tochukwu Aneke

TOCHUKWU MARCELLINUS ANEKE ¡˙• 19 Gwani Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria ! - V□ʌ- ³ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aneke-tochukwu-767b7a185 Nationality: Nigerian | Sex: Male PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven Legal Practitioner with extensive experience in litigation, corporate/commercial law, human rights law, and legal compliance. Demonstrated success representing individuals, businesses, and multinational corporations in complex legal matters. Highly adaptable to remote and cross- jurisdictional legal work, with proficiency in legal research tools and digital collaboration platforms. Seeking to bring strategic legal insight, excellent drafting skills, and a proactive mindset to a globally focused legal, compliance, or advisory role. CORE COMPETENCIES Legal Drafting & Litigation Support Corporate & Commercial Law Human Rights & Election Law Legal Research & Case Analysis Regulatory Compliance (CAC/CAMA) Client Advocacy & Negotiation Remote Legal Collaboration & E-Discovery Case Management Systems (CMS) Online Legal Research (LexisNexis, Westlaw, LawPavilion) Virtual Communication (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack) EDUCATION Nigerian Law School, Bayelsa Barrister at Law (B.L), 2021 University of Calabar, Cross River State Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Second Class Upper, 2019 Diploma in Law (DIL), Second Class Upper, 2014 LEGAL EXPERIENCE Associate Ecoo Solicitors, Abuja | June 2023 – Present Handles diverse legal matters including property law, commercial litigation, and regulatory compliance. Collaborates remotely with clients and co-counsels on legal strategies and case filings. Associate & Head of Chambers Owoseni Ajayi and Associates, Ekiti State | June 2021 – Dec. 2022 Supervised junior attorneys and led litigation teams in property, corporate, and chieftaincy disputes. Represented clients in court proceedings and high-value negotiations. Para-legal & Head of Para-legal Lex Fori Partners, Calabar | June 2020 – Dec. 2020 Prepared court processes and coordinated legal documentation for complex litigation and appeals. Para-legal Basic Rights Counsel, Calabar | June 2017 – Mar. 2018 Supported legal teams in constitutional, business, and human rights matters, including remote case coordination with branch offices. KEY LEGAL ACHIEVEMENTS Represented Viral Soft Technology Ltd in a major financial dispute resolution. Participated in litigation and settlement negotiations for Dangote Plc, including multiple accident/negligence claims. Drafted and reviewed court filings for high-stake disputes involving Polaris Bank Ltd and other commercial entities. Contributed to legal representation in Peter Obi v. INEC and Sen. Athan Achonu v. INEC Election Petition Tribunals. Led compliance and corporate governance filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission under CAMA 2020. Provided pro bono defense in gender-based violence and fundamental rights enforcement matters. Experienced in remote legal research, brief drafting, client meetings, and cross-border legal support. RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS The Doctrine of Specific Performance in Nigerian Jurisprudence (2014) Copyright Administration in Nigeria: A Review of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (2019) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Member, Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) | 2021 – Present TECHNICAL & REMOTE WORK SKILLS Legal Research Platforms: LexisNexis, Westlaw, LawPavilion, HeinOnline Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace Collaboration Tools: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Trello, Asana Document Management: Adobe Acrobat, Case Management Software Communication: Strong writing and verbal communication across virtual teams Time Zone Flexibility and Self-management in Remote Environments LANGUAGES English (Fluent) INTERESTS Legal Advocacy | Traveling | Reading | Football | Meeting People | Music