Mrs Doyin Rhodes-Vivour

Mrs. Doyin Rhodes-Vivour, SAN, is a distinguished legal professional with over 40 years of experience in commercial law, litigation, and arbitration. A British Chevening Scholar, Chartered Arbitrator, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), she was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1981, attained the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2019, and is a Notary Public. Her extensive expertise spans both international and domestic arbitration, including institutional and ad hoc proceedings across diverse industries such as corporate, construction, energy, and finance. She has represented major clients, including oil companies and banks, in complex legal matters and is recognized for her exceptional skills, including being listed in Africa's 30 Arbitration Powerlist and lauded by Arbitrator Intelligence. A recognized leader in alternative dispute resolution, Mrs. Rhodes-Vivour has served as arbitrator, mediator, and counsel in numerous matters under UNCITRAL and ICC Rules. She is a preeminent figure in the field, listed in the "Guide to the World's Leading Commercial Arbitration Experts," and holds significant positions within the global arbitration community, including membership on the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the World Bank Group Sanctions Board. She is a past Chairperson of CIArb Nigeria Branch and a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague. A prolific writer and speaker, she is the author of "Commercial Arbitration Law and Practice in Nigeria through the Cases," published by LexisNexis.
Key Expertise: Maritime Law | Business Law | Commercial Arbitration | ADR Law | Nigerian Law