NAS Africa

International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Advisory

A Specialist Arbitration Consultancy

Nkafu Arbitration Services is a boutique consultancy dedicated to international arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and dispute resolution advisory. We advise corporates, investors, governments, sporting bodies, institutions, and employers on dispute strategy, proceedings, and enforcement across Africa and internationally.

NAS operates as a strategic advisory platform, coordinating independent legal professionals and sector specialists to deliver jurisdiction-specific expertise tailored to each engagement.

Our Services

Strategic Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Advisory

We provide comprehensive support across the lifecycle of disputes, including:

Arbitration strategy and dispute risk assessment
Drafting and negotiation of arbitration and dispute resolution clauses
Arbitration representation and procedural advisory
Large-scale commercial and institutional mediation
Workplace and employment dispute resolution advisory
Sports disputes and sports arbitration advisory
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) strategy and negotiation
Enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards and settlement agreements
Third-party funding and litigation finance advisory

A Global Network Focused on Africa

NAS collaborates with a carefully curated network of independent arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators, counsel, academics, and industry specialists across multiple jurisdictions. Our network is engaged on a case-by-case basis to provide specialist expertise aligned with the jurisdiction, sector, and legal issues involved.

For confidentiality and conflict-of-interest management, individual consultants are not publicly listed. All consultants remain independent professionals engaged directly by clients, with NAS providing coordination and strategic oversight.

Julius Nkafu

Founder and Principal Consultant

Julius Nkafu is an international arbitration practitioner and legal scholar with experience in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration, mediation frameworks, and comparative dispute resolution systems. He advises on dispute resolution strategy, institutional frameworks, and legal capacity development, with a particular focus on Africa and emerging markets.

**Sector Experience**

**Our consultant network has experience across a range of sectors, including:**
Energy and Natural Resources
Infrastructure and Construction
Maritime and Shipping
Trade and Investment
Corporate and Commercial Disputes
Public International Law and State Disputes
Financial Services and Regulatory Matters
Sports, Entertainment, and Governing Body Disputes
Workplace, Employment, and Industrial Relations Disputes

Why Nkafu Arbitration Services

✔ Specialists focus on arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and dispute resolution
✔ Africa-focused with global reach
✔ Access to a curated network of senior legal professionals
✔ Consultants acting as arbitrators, mediators, and adjudicators
✔ Independent and conflict-managed consultant engagement
✔ Strategic advisory model tailored to complex cross-border disputes

Institutional Engagement and Thought Leadership

NAS contributes to dispute resolution policy development, academic research, and professional capacity-building initiatives. We work with legal institutions, arbitral bodies, sporting organisations, employers, and academic institutions to support the development of arbitration, mediation, and adjudication frameworks, particularly in Africa.

Engage NAS

Discuss your arbitration, mediation, workplace, or sports dispute resolution needs with our team. NAS will identify and coordinate the appropriate legal professionals to deliver jurisdiction-specific, strategic solutions.

Request Consultation

Events we are attending or hosting:

If you are interested in hosting an event (including training) or would like to meet us at an upcoming public event, please get in touch.

Contact Us