Our Team

Founding Principles

We are dedicated to assembling a talented team that encompasses a wide range of expertise, including lawyers, arbitrators, humanitarian advocates, development experts, and human rights specialists. Each member brings a unique perspective and skill set, allowing us to tackle complex challenges effectively.

Our commitment to professionalism and excellence ensures that we provide comprehensive solutions that not only meet the legal standards but also uphold humanitarian values. Together, we strive to make a meaningful impact in our communities and promote justice and equality for all.

Hamman Ezekiel Pwana

lawyer, arbitrator, humanitarian, and development expert

Jerry Joel Madu

Legal Practitioner | Humanitarian Advocate | Human Rights Specialist

Hamman Ezekiel Pwana

is a seasoned lawyer, arbitrator, humanitarian, and development expert with over 10 years of experience. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from the University of South Wales, United Kingdom, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Law at Atlantic International University, Hawaii, USA. He is also a certified arbitrator with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom (UK).

As the Principal Partner at H-E Pwana & Co. LP, he provides strategic legal advisory services, arbitration, and legal consultancy across various practice areas. His expertise spans transitional justice, election petition, litigation & dispute resolution, corporate & commercial law, taxation & regulatory compliance, public interest & human rights law, banking & finance law, employment & labor law, family law and matrimonial causes. He is also deeply involved in policy advocacy, focusing on legal reforms and governance improvements.

Hamman is committed to delivering innovative legal solutions, promoting access to justice, and ensuring client success through expert legal representation and advisory services.

Jerry Joel Madu

is a distinguished legal practitioner, humanitarian advocate, and human rights specialist with extensive experience in legal practice and humanitarian interventions. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Maiduguri, a Barrister at Law (BL) certification from the Nigerian Law School, a Master’s in Peacebuilding and Development from the University of Maiduguri, and an LL.M in International Human Rights Law from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. His academic excellence has been recognized with multiple accolades, including the Rickey Tarfa Esq. Prize for Best Student in Criminal Law.

Jerry began his legal career as a Junior Lawyer at Abba Aji & Co, where he was actively involved in election petition cases and high-profile fundamental rights enforcement claims. He later advanced to the role of Associate Partner at H-E Pwana & Co. LP, where he played a pivotal role in legal advisory, client representation, and team leadership.

His areas of expertise include litigation and dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, property and real estate law, human rights and public interest litigation, employment and labor law, as well as legal advisory and consultancy.

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