Biography
Tolu Obamuroh is an Associate in the International Arbitration Group in Paris. He advises clients in complex disputes in a variety of sectors, with a particular focus on the construction and energy industries, and has a broad range of experience across these sectors. Tolu has represented clients from South and North America, West and East Europe, and Africa in major international arbitrations.
In addition to writing frequently on topics related to international arbitration, he regularly teaches international arbitration at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and the CY Paris school of Law.
Prior to joining White & Case, Tolu was the Associate General Counsel of the Lagos Court of Arbitration.
Experience
Tolu's recent experience includes:
- Representing a West African State in an ICSID arbitration against a Korean investor in the oil & gas sector;
- Representing the national committee of an African State in an arbitration under the aegis of the Court of Arbitration of Sport regarding anti-doping policies;
- Representing an African State in its dispute with a Chinese investor, including coordinating efforts to resist enforcement;
- Representing a European construction company in an ICC arbitration regarding the construction of a hydroelectric project in Chile;
- Representing one of the claimants in an ICC arbitration regarding the construction of the Panama Canal in Panama;
- Representing a West African State in two ICC arbitration regarding the construction of a hydroelectric power project in the country;
- Representing a Nigerian energy company in an LCIA arbitration regarding a shareholder dispute; and
- Acting as a Tribunal Secretary in an ongoing arbitration regarding the revocation of an oil license in an African State.
Arbitration Future Leader - Non-Partners, Lexology Index, France, 2021-2025
"Africa's 30 Most Promising Arbitration Practitioners" Africa Arbitration Academy, 2022
"Africa's 50 Most Promising Young Arbitration Practitioners" Africa Arbitration Academy, 2020
