Ben Ndedde

Managing Partners

Email Address

ben.ndedde@justiceforte.com

Phone Number

0803 095 3370

With nearly two and a half decades of extensive legal experience, Ben Ndedde’s tenure as the Managing Partner has helped Justice Forte to recalibrate in a way that meets clients’ most salient legal interests. He specializes in commercial litigation, arbitration, and corporate advisory services.

Ben has a Masters degree in Technology Law and Intellectual Property and has successfully represented clients in the oil and gas sector, financial services sector, and telecommunications. His impressive litigation record includes handling high-profile cases and complex disputes, making him a key figure in Nigeria’s legal landscape.

As a lawyer, staying one step ahead is best suited when you imagine you’re the client in need of justice

Areas of Education

University of Liverpool,UK (LL.M)

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (LL.B)

Nigerian Law School, Abuja (BL)

University of Uyo (Peace & Conflict Studies(Diploma))

Energy Sector Arbitration

Secured a landmark ruling in a contract dispute involving a $200 million project for a client in the oil and gas industry

Multi-sector Commercial Litigation

Defended a major corporation in the financial services sector in a multi-million-dollar claim, achieving a favorable settlement.

Debt Recovery of assets worth over N3 billion naira for one of Nigeria’s top three most prominent banks.

At Justice Forte, Ben leads the firm’s strategic direction, overseeing client portfolios and ensuring top-tier representation. He supervises complex litigations across various sectors and plays a pivotal role in mentoring the next generation of lawyers within the firm.

Successfully defended a leading energy company in a notable case that set a new precedent in oil and gas litigation.

Instrumental in negotiating a multi-million-dollar settlement in a high-stakes commercial arbitration for a client in the telecommunications sector.

Currently negotiating a multimillion dollar Oil & Gas Community HCDT integration for four host communities in Nigeria’s South South region.

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, Fellow

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN)

Member, International Bar Association (IBA)

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Member.