​Name: 
Isaiah Bozimo SAN FPD
Location:  
Nigeria 
Contact details: 
Detailed CV available on request from Prime Dispute. 

Qualifications: 
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)​, Master of Laws (LLM) - Queen Mary University of London, Master of Law (LLM) London School of Economics and Political Science, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, FCIArb, FPD

Specialisation: 
Legal, International Arbitration; Arbitration

Languages:
English

Regions served: 
United Kingdom, Nigeria and further international regions as requested
Industry Sectors:*​​​​​​
  • Energy Exploration
  • Power
  • Construction
  • Agency
  • Financial services 
  • Contractual & Damages

Practice Areas: *​​​
  • Arbitration​​
  • Mediation​

Publications:
  • Member of the Review Committee, CIArb Guidance Note on Remote Dispute Resolution Proceedings.
  • Contributing Author, Rethinking the Role of African National Courts in Arbitration. 2018, Wolters Kluwer.
  • Contributor, Delos Guide to Arbitration Places.
  • Contributor, the New York Convention Guide.
Awards & Honours:
  • Recognised as one of the 50 most promising Arbitration Practitioners in Africa, Association of Young Arbitrators, 2020.
  • Rising Star of the Month, Arbitration Africa, 2020.
Speaker & Presentations:
  • Speaker: Virtual Arbitration Proceedings: Positioning Africa to the Post-COVID19 World. Kigali International Arbitration Centre Webinar, 2020.
  • Moderator: Virtual Hearings: How Best to Proceed. Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law Webinar, 2020.
  • Speaker: Remote Dispute Resolution: A momentary adjustment for social distancing or the way of the future? Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Webinar, 2020.
  • Speaker: A Guide to Virtual Arbitration. Webinar, 2020.
  • ​Speaker: Outlook for arbitration and other forms of ADR: Judicial transformation. 2nd NCIA International Arbitration and ADR Conference, Mombasa, 2020.
Articles 
  1. Arbitration Awards: Insights on the Outcome & Implications
  2. Understanding and Navigating Interim Measures in Arbitration
  3. Witness Testimonies in Arbitration: Preparing & Challenging
  4. Standard of Proof in Arbitration: What Businesses Must Know​
  5. Evidence Admissibility in Arbitration: What’s In, What’s Out​
  6. Arbitration Evidence Strategies: What Businesses Should Know​
  7. Preliminary Meeting in Arbitration: Setting the Stage​

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Background information: 
Isaiah Bozimo has built a strong reputation in commercial arbitration and dispute resolution, championing its growth in Africa. As the former Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, he ushered in forward-thinking legal reforms, including the Delta State Arbitration Law of 2022. He was instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s current Arbitration and Mediation Act.​

Now a Partner at Broderick Bozimo & Company, Isaiah leverages his vast experience to represent a diverse clientele, from Governments and State entities to corporations and individuals locally and globally. He has earned respect for effectively resolving both domestic and international commercial disputes.

His portfolio is replete with involvement in prominent cases: a 1 billion claim with the Delta State Government, a 2 billion claim related to an international trade centre, and a $300 million gas supply dispute under ICC Arbitration.​

Recognised by Who’s Who Legal and the African Arbitration Academy, Isaiah is a Chartered Arbitrator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). Isaiah was awarded ‘Dispute Resolution Award of the Year 2023 - Africa’ by Prime Dispute. He is a panel member for several esteemed arbitration centres, including the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Arbitration Foundation for Southern Africa, the Lagos Court of Arbitration, and the Kigali International Arbitration Centre.

His contribution to the field extends to insightful publications. Notably, he has contributed to the CIArb Guidance Note on Remote Dispute Resolution Proceedings, the Delos Guide to Arbitration Places, and the New York Convention Guide. Isaiah remains a driving force in discussions surrounding effective commercial dispute resolution in Africa.

Professional Experience ((illustrative and not exhaustive):

Arbitration: 
  • Sole arbitrator in an international concession dispute submitted to ICC arbitration, Nairobi Seat, Tanzanian Law.
  • Sole arbitrator in arbitration under the Lagos Court of Arbitration Rules arising out of a disputed financial transaction.
  • Party appointed arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration with claims in excess of N3.8 Billion, arising out of construction works for an infrastructural project.
  • Party appointed arbitrator in a dispute arising from an oil pipeline project and submitted to ad hoc arbitration.
  • Sole arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration involving the interpretation of provisions of a commercial lease agreement.
  • Sole arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration involving agency and corruption issues.
Detailed CV available on request from Prime Dispute. 
*Prime Dispute also provides a 'Formal Appointment Service', All our senior neutrals who are officially appointed will need to comply with our ' Formal Criteria' before nomination.
*Conflict checks would need to be undertaken prior to the neutral being formally appointed.