Personal bio
Godson is a distinguished legal practitioner with a highly successful career in commercial dispute resolution and advisory services spanning over two decades. A proud alumnus of the University of Nigeria, he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002 and has since engaged in active and unbroken legal practice. Specializing particularly in complex commercial dispute resolutions, Godson has litigated and advised on many intricate legal matters. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and unparalleled expertise in courtroom advocacy, Godson was elevated to the prestigious Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank in 2022.
Godson is also a respected international arbitrator and mediator. He is known for fairness, strict adherence to ethical standards and a profound understanding of the intricacies of arbitration, mediation and ADR. He is regularly appointed to international and local arbitral panels and appears as counsel in arbitrations globally, both institutional and ad hoc. A much sought-after resource at forums, conferences, and seminars dedicated to ADR, especially international arbitration, Godson is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) UK.
Apart from the CIArb, his other memberships include the African Arbitration Association (AFAA), the International Bar Association (IBA), where he also is a member of the Litigation and Arbitration Committees, and the Swiss-Chinese Law Association (SCLA).
Outside the field of law and ADR, Godson sits on the board of several organizations. In particular, he serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Guinea Insurance Plc., one of Nigeria’s foremost and oldest insurance companies.