LL.B, BL, LL.M, PhD
Principal Partner | Lyons & Eagles Attorneys
Dr. Nzediegwu Chidozie Kenneth, Esq. is the Principal Partner of Lyons & Eagles Attorneys, a seasoned legal practitioner, corporate adviser, company secretary and legal strategist with substantial experience spanning corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, company secretarial practice, regulatory compliance, contract documentation, legal advisory and dispute resolution.
Called to the Nigerian Bar in November 2014, Dr. Nzediegwu has built a broad-based legal career combining private legal practice with significant in-house corporate experience. His professional work has involved litigation and court representation, preparation of legal opinions and court processes, drafting and review of commercial agreements and other legal instruments, corporate regulatory matters, negotiations with government and regulatory agencies, corporate governance advisory, company secretarial services and matters before the Corporate Affairs Commission.
He presently serves as Principal Partner of Lyons & Eagles Attorneys, having assumed that position in April 2026. His relationship with the Firm, however, predates his current position, as he previously served as Managing Partner of Lyons & Eagles Attorneys in 2023. His return to the Firm as Principal Partner represents the consolidation of his legal practice, corporate leadership experience and strategic vision for the development of a modern, commercially responsive and results-driven law firm.
Before assuming his current position, Dr. Nzediegwu served as Company Secretary and Legal Adviser to Zeenab Group Limited from October 2023 to April 2026, where his responsibilities placed him at the intersection of law, corporate governance, management and commercial decision-making. His experience in this capacity further strengthened his expertise in board and corporate governance matters, legal risk management, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions and strategic legal advisory.
Prior to this, he served for over five years with Banex Industries Limited, rising to the position of Legal Manager. His responsibilities included providing legal and regulatory support to the organisation, preparing and reviewing legal documentation, managing corporate and commercial matters and engaging with relevant government and regulatory institutions. His exceptional performance during this period earned him several recognitions, including Most Efficient Legal Manager in 2019, Most Efficient Legal Staff in 2018 and 2020, as well as a Long Service Award in 2022.
Dr. Nzediegwu commenced his professional career through rigorous exposure to litigation and private legal practice. He undertook his National Youth Service professional training at J.S. Okutepa SAN & Co., after which he joined Emeka Ajaegbu & Co. as Counsel in Chambers. These early years provided him with practical experience in case analysis, legal research, preparation of court processes, advocacy, commercial documentation, land and corporate searches and general dispute resolution.
Academically, Dr. Nzediegwu holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Anambra State University, a Barrister-at-Law (BL) from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, a Master of Laws (LL.M) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
His academic record is distinguished. He received the Chancellor’s Prize for the Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Law Prize for the Best Graduating Student for the 2012/2013 academic session. These recognitions reflect the intellectual discipline and commitment to excellence that have continued to define his professional career.
Dr. Nzediegwu is also an accomplished legal researcher and author with published works addressing taxation, oil and gas sector reform and corporate governance. His publications include “Harnessing Taxation as a Reformative Tool for the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector: Lessons from Canada and Norway,” “The Need for Oil and Gas Sector Reforms and the Role of Taxation in Nigeria,” and “Proxy Contests: Prospects and Challenges for Corporate Governance in Nigeria.”
As Principal Partner of Lyons & Eagles Attorneys, Dr. Nzediegwu provides overall strategic and professional leadership to the Firm. He is responsible for driving the Firm’s vision, institutional development, client-service philosophy, professional standards and long-term growth while coordinating its major practice areas and supervising the delivery of complex legal and commercial mandates.
His principal areas of practice include Corporate & Commercial Law, Corporate Governance, Company Secretarial Practice, Regulatory Compliance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation and Documentation, Legal Risk Management and Strategic Corporate Advisory.
Dr. Nzediegwu brings to legal practice a distinctive combination of courtroom experience, corporate management exposure, academic depth, commercial awareness and institutional leadership. Under his leadership, Lyons & Eagles Attorneys is positioned to provide sophisticated, commercially practical and solution-driven legal services to individuals, businesses, institutions and public-sector clients.
His professional philosophy is founded on integrity, intellectual rigour, responsiveness, strategic thinking and the pursuit of excellent outcomes for clients.
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Dr. Nzediegwu Chidozie Kenneth, Esq.
Principal Partner
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