Independent Arbitrator
Nationality: Nigerian
Languages: English
Arbitration Practitioner of the Week #29 – 2024
Congratulations to our Arbitration Practitioner of the Week, Dr. Emilia Onyema, an independent arbitrator.
Dr. Emilia Onyema is a powerhouse in the world of international commercial law.
As a Professor at SOAS University of London, she brings expertise in international commercial arbitration and investment law to her students.
Dr. Onyema’s impressive qualifications include practicing law in Nigeria and as a Solicitor in England & Wales, plus she’s a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
Additionally, she founded the Arbitration Fund for African Students (AFAS), a charity dedicated to supporting aspiring arbitration professionals in Africa.
Dr. Onyema’s dynamic leadership and commitment to advancing international arbitration make her a standout figure in her field.
