KENNA
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| Headquarters | Lagos, Nigeria |
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| No. of offices | Three (Lagos, Abuja, Enugu) |
| No. of attorneys | 71 |
| No. of employees | 112 |
| Major practice areas | Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Energy & Natural Resources, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labour & Employment, Estate & Wealth, Telecommunications, Taxation, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Arbitration, Maritime |
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| Date founded | 1993 |
| Company type | partnership |
| Website | kennapartners.com |
KENNA, formerly known as "Kenna Partners" is a law firm headquartered in Lagos, with offices in Abuja and Enugu. The firm is known for its work in dispute resolution and specialized transactions in energy, telecommunications, and financial services. The firm is regulated by the General Council of the Bar.[1]
History
Founded in 1993 as Kenna & Associates and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, the firm underwent a restructuring to become Kenna Partners in 2011 and then KENNA in 2025.[2]
In the year 2013, the firm celebrated its 20th anniversary[3] with the presentation of a book titled ‘Law & Society’ authored by Fabian Ajogwu SAN (Senior Partner in the firm)[4][5] and presented by Dr Christopher Kolade CON. The firm marked its 25th anniversary in 2018 with the presentation of the book Brief Insights: A Selection of Milestone Cases, authored by the firm.[6]
In 2023, the firm announced a leadership change with the appointment of a Managing Partner and Deputy Managing Partner, with a Practice Director at the helm of its administration.[7] It also celebrated its 30th anniversary with a colloquium of national importance which featured Professor Mervyn King SC in the same year,[8] and presented the second volume of its book Brief Insights: A Selection of Milestone Cases.
The firm's client list includes public and privately held commercial businesses and financial institutions, multinational firms, as well as governments and state-owned entities.[9]
Publications
The firm continues to contribute immensely to legal development practice in Nigeria through the authoring of notable books that were published by Center for Commercial Law Development (CCLD). Some of which are:
- KENNA (2023), Brief Insights: A Selection of Milestone Cases – Volume II, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), 434 pages, ISBN 978-978-799-583-9
- King, Mervyn and Ajogwu, Fabian (2020), Outcomes-Based Governance: A Modern Approach to Corporate Governance, Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd, ISBN 978-1-48513-568-5, Cape Town, South Africa, 207 pages
- KENNA (2018), Brief Insights: A Selection of Milestone Cases, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), ISBN 978-978-969-193-7, Lagos, Nigeria, 362 pages
- Ajogwu, Fabian (2017), Ship Acquisition & Finance: Law & Practice, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), Lagos, Nigeria, 255 pages, ISBN 978-978-952-388-7
- Solanke, Folake and Ajogwu, Fabian (2016), Oral & Written Advocacy: Law & Practice, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), ISBN 978-978-952-389-4, Lagos, Nigeria, 302 pages
- Ajogwu, Fabian and KENNA (2015), Trade & Investments in Nigeria: Legal & Regulatory Aspects, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), ISBN 978-978-948-236-8, Lagos, Nigeria, 436 pages
- Ajogwu, et al, (2015), Company Secretary’s Guide on Corporate Governance, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), ISBN 978-978-946-691-7, Lagos, Nigeria, 329 pages
- Ajogwu, Fabian and Oscar Nliam (2014): Petroleum Law and Sustainable Development, Eds. Center for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria[10][11]
- Ajogwu, Fabian (2010), Fair Hearing, Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 166 pages, ISBN 978-978-912-804-4
- Ajogwu, Fabian and Kenna & Associates (2007), Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Business (Issues in doing business in Nigeria) Eds. Center for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria[12]
- Ajogwu, Fabian (2007), Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Law and Practice, Eds. Center for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria[12]
- Ajogwu Fabian (2013), Law & Society Eds. Center for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria (Published to marked 20th Anniversary of the firm)[5]
Contributions to Legal Jurisprudence
The firm continues to represent Nigerian Government on some notable cases and has made other key contributions to the legal jurisprudence, among which includes:
- BPE Opposes motion to stop power station privatization.[13]
- Sanusi vs President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria)[14]
- ECOWAS Court Dismisses N84 Billion Suit Against the Federal Govt[15]
- Served as Principal Consultants to Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on drafting Nigeria’s pioneer Code of Corporate Governance.[16]
- Contributed to the development of the pioneer Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Code of Corporate Governance for the telecommunications sector.[17]
- Contributed to the development of the National Code of Corporate Governance issued by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).[18]
- Supported the establishment of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN)[19]
- National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency vs ExxonMobil (Landmark) - A Regulatory Agency cannot impose fines without the Courts.[20]
- Industrial Training Fund v PAN Atlantic University (Landmark) - The Industrial Training Fund levies do not apply to universities[21]
- Hensmor Nigeria v Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (Landmark) - The Maritime regulator has the power to arrest vessels for non-seaworthiness[22]
References
- ↑ "Malami inaugurates NBA's bar council". Premium Times. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ CAC Publications, 2011 - CAC Issued Certificate of Incorporation to Newly Registered Companies for 2011
- ↑ Akintunde, Akinwale (26 Nov 2013). "Solanke: Only Law at its Best Holds Society Together". This Day. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14.
- ↑ CHIOMA. "Kolade, Osunkeye present book on "Law & Society" By Dr. Fabian Ajogwu, SAN". Centre For Commercial Law Development. CCLD. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- 1 2 Igbowelendu, Precious (26 November 2013). "Using law to build society". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ↑ "Stakeholders advocate paradigm shifts in legal practice". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ "Firm announces two partners — Appointments". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ "Kenna Partners Marks 30 Years of Legal Landmarks". This Day. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ "About US". Kenna Partners. Archived from the original on 2014-05-11.
- ↑ "Importance Of The PIB Bill Highlighted At CCLD's Book Presentation – PETROLEUM LAW & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT". Center for Commercial Law Development. Archived from the original on 2014-10-31.
- ↑ Asu, Femi (June 6, 2014). "PIB passage key to unlocking mega oil, gas investments". Business Day Online Newspapers.
- 1 2 UChe Nworah (October 14, 2007). "Fabian Ajogwu Presents Books On Corporate Governance & Commerce". Nigeria Village Square. Archived from the original on November 10, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ ADE ADESOMOJU (Jul 9, 2014). "BPE opposes motion to stop power station privatisation". The Punch. Archived from the original on 2014-07-10.
- ↑ The Sun (Mar 1, 2014). "FG stalls Sanusi's suit in court". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2014-11-07.
- ↑ "ECOWAS Court Dismisses N84 Billion Suit Against the Federal Govt". Abusidiqu News Media Limited. Feb 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Prof. Fabian Ajogwu SAN elected President of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ "Fabian Ajogwu: A Well-deserved Recognition". This Day. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ "FRCN develops corporate governance code for Nigeria". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ "Meet SCGN Founder". corpgovnigeria.org. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ "Clipping the Wings of Regulatory Agencies". This Day. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ "Appeal Court Dismisses ITF's Suit against Pan Atlantic University". This Day. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ↑ "Court of Appeal Affirms Regulatory Powers of NIMASA; Returns N7 Billion to the Agency". shippingposition.com.ng. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2024.