Foundation Chambers

We are pleased to announce the participation of our Counsel, Dan-Habu Eje, at the 2026 CMI Rio Colloquium taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Colloquium convenes leading maritime law practitioners, regulators, insurers, academics, and industry stakeholders from around the world to engage on emerging developments shaping the future of maritime law and shipping.

We look forward to the valuable discussions, collaborations, and insights that will emerge from this global gathering, particularly on issues relating to maritime insurance, decarbonisation, autonomous shipping (MASS), and international maritime conventions.

If you will be attending the Colloquium, we invite you to connect with Dan-Habu Eje during the event.

Growth begins where comfort ends.

The journey to excellence requires resilience, consistency, and the courage to keep pushing forward, even when the path is challenging.

At Foundation Chambers, we believe that a growth mindset is key to personal and professional success.

We are proud to celebrate this remarkable milestone as our distinguished partners, Mojisola Jaiye-Gbenle, Adedamola Kikiowo, and Tolulope Adebayo, have been appointed and duly sworn in as Notaries Public of Nigeria.

This achievement reflects their unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and outstanding service within the legal profession.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and we wish them continued success in this new capacity.

Our Counsel, Motunrayo Adebamowo, participated as a Panelist at the 5th Edition of the Annual Maritime Conference organized by the Maritime Law Club, Lagos State University, held on 23rd April 2026 at Lagos State University.

The Conference, themed “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence in Nigeria — The Role of Mariners in Shaping Nigeria’s Blue Economy and Securing a Sustainable Future,” brought together key stakeholders across the maritime industry, including representatives of NIMASA.

Discussions centred on Maritime Arbitration, safety of Mariners, sustaining the blue economy, and value in the economies of the sea.

At Foundation Chambers, we remain committed to supporting conversations and initiatives that promote inclusion, professional growth, and the advancement of women within the legal profession and beyond.

We are proud to support the 10th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration, a significant platform bringing together leading voices to advance arbitration and dispute resolution across Africa and beyond.
We look forward to contributing to meaningful dialogue on the theme: A Decade of Excellence shaping the future of international arbitration & ADR in Africa on 3rd-5th June 2026 at Lagos Continental Hotel.

We are delighted to announce that our Partner, Mojisola Jaiye-Gbenle, has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner in Shipping & Transport by Legal 500.

A well-deserved recognition of her expertise and impact in the maritime sector.