International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Advisory
Nkafu Arbitration Services (NAS)
is a specialist arbitration consultancy providing strategic legal advisory, dispute resolution support, and access to a global network of senior legal professionals focused on Africa and emerging markets.
A Specialist Arbitration Consultancy
Nkafu Arbitration Services is a boutique consultancy dedicated exclusively to international arbitration and arbitration-related legal services. We advise corporates, investors, governments, and institutions on dispute resolution strategy, arbitration proceedings, and the enforcement of arbitral awards 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 clauses and contracts
Arbitration representation and procedural advisory
Alternative dispute resolution (mediation and negotiation)
Enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards
A Global Network Focused on Africa
NAS collaborates with a carefully curated network of independent arbitrators, 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, and comparative dispute resolution systems. He advises on arbitration strategy, dispute resolution 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
Why Nkafu Arbitration Services
✔ Specialist focus on international arbitration and dispute resolution
✔ Africa-focused with global reach
✔ Access to a curated network of senior legal professionals
✔ Independent and conflict-managed consultant engagement
✔ Strategic advisory model tailored to complex cross-border disputes
Engage NAS
Discuss your arbitration, dispute resolution, or legal advisory needs with our team. NAS will identify and coordinate the appropriate legal professionals to deliver jurisdiction-specific, strategic solutions.
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