CHUKWUEMEKA A. EZEOGU (“LYON”)
Senior Associate
…Chukwuemeka Ahunanya Ezeogu (Lyon) is an experienced law and policy professional whose resume demonstrate a dense exposure in litigation and cross-boarder lawyering, using innovative legal strategies and effective approaches to provide smarter legal solutions, while always applying best practices. He is also well grounded in Regulation Law, Specialty Contracts, Commercial disputes, and Legislative Policy, helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks in an ever-evolving business world of Labour, Business, Immigration, Energy, and Infrastructure. Lyon also practices complex family litigation involving estate and mobility tussles.
In Nigeria, Lyon practiced law and was also a university law teacher. He holds a master’s degree (LL.M) in Commercial and Industrial Law; and practiced in areas of corporate commercial litigation, human rights litigation, banking law, employment law and general civil law and human rights litigation.
As a law teacher, he taught business law, legal method, interviewing and counseling etc.; co-ordinated the Law Faculty’s law clinic programs which included street law advocacy, jail delivery and international client counselling competitions around the world. Among other responsibilities, Lyon had represented the law faculty at the University Senate’s Examination Reconciliation Council.
Lyon also practiced in Specialty Contracts, Human Rights, and cross-boarder Immigration. He successfully prosecuted appeals to the Immigration court in England, closed complex business transactions, perfected securities for Banks, conducted Divorce proceedings etc., and was appointed External Solicitor to Corporate Institutions in Nigeria. He was an Executive member, Nigerian Bar Association, Aba Branch, and a former member of its Law Reform and Human Rights Committees. He has successfully appeared, prosecuted, and defended cases before Nigerian courts and tribunals in many high-profile cases.
Lyon is a certified Mediator with the Nigerian Institute of Chattered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC); the first set of trained African Law Clinicians (an Open Society Justice Initiative, OSJI) by the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in Durban, South Africa; and was member, Network of University Legal Aid Institutions, and was an active participant with many projects of the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Nigeria. Lyon is also among the few lawyers appointed as Notary Public by the Chief Justice of the Federation of Nigeria. Due to compelling circumstances, Lyon relocated his family to Canada, but continues to maintain good standing with the Nigerian Bar Association to date.
Lyon has continued to update his law practice skills, experience, and education since coming to Canada. He completed the Government of Canada’s Internationally Trained Lawyer’s Program (ITLP) from the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto; completed the Law Practice Program (LPP) from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson); completed a certificated Negotiation training from the Faculty of Law, University of Windsor; and has obtained a second master’s degree in Energy and Infrastructure Law from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, where he volunteered Mentorship to new law students.
Lyon had a mix of law and policy work experience in Canada. He served internship with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General as a law researcher in the legal services department (LSD) for the Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Infrastructure, where he assisted in the celebrated NAFTA challenge case against the Government of Canada. Canada won. He worked as a Policy Advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, on contract, for the development of the first legal framework for the current Forfeited Corporate Property legislation in Ontario.
Lyon is also a Document Review Specialist and worked on projects as an Independent Contractor with Deloitte Canada. While on LPP placement, Lyon worked on various projects that involved provincial and federal laws, in the Office of the General Counsel, Loblaws. Lyon had volunteered with Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women, Canada, a non-legal organization whose activities help vulnerable persons navigate the legal system. Since joining Osuji & Smith Lawyers as a Senior Associate/Counsel, Lyon has won cases of significance, and is the Editor of Blogs/Articles at OSL.
Lyon is a very jovial but private person, with very little social media footprint. He loves motoring sport, racket games and traveling.
You may contact Lyon at 403-283-8018 or email at [email protected]
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My partner and I had a meeting with Charles today. He was very welcoming and so full of knowledge! Not only that but most importantly, honest. He helped us understand our situation and did so without us retaining him and charging us a ton of money! Such a different experience than any other lawyer I had dealt with in the city. He did not make us feel as if we were just a dollar sign and actually seemed to care. That is not common in lawyers. You’re awesome Charles and we would most definitely recommend you to anyone!
Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon. D.) has been my legal advisor for some time now. From the first day I met with him, I came to the conclusion that being brilliant and respectful has nothing to do with race or colour of skin. If you need a smart, efficient, competent, hardworking and professional lawyer, Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon. D.) embodies all these qualities. Charles is a very patient, considerate, hardworking lawyer that works 24/7 for the best interest of his client. He has been handling all my legal matters and has done an amazing job. I should note that he works with a dynamic and friendly team. I highly recommend him and his law firm, Osuji & Smith!
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We hired Charles to help us with Employment law. He was very knowledgeable on the matter, he worked very efficiently and he achieved a favorable result in a short period of time. He was also very reasonable priced. I highly recommend him to anyone in a need of legal advice and services.
I came to Osuji & Smith to review a commercial lease for my new business location. Charles and Alessia thoroughly reviewed my lease with me so that I understood it, and provided me specific notes about the present lease to take back to the landlord. Charles exceeded my expectations by also giving me additional tips on legal contracts on top of sharing some business advice that will be invaluable to the future of my business and my success as a new business owner. I feel the value I received from this office is why I will surely choose them again in the future.
I worked solely with Charles on an employment case that was very personal to me. From the get go he displayed nothing but the highest standard of respect, knowledge, case fact competency and actually cares about your interest & well being. Always reachable even whilst I was overseas in multiple countries. His consistency, experience, historic reference, and flawless case punctuality are very noticeable in the way he handled every single matter. I can’t thank him enough for his honest work, support, and dealings. Osuji and Smith law-firm is an amazing establishment. Thank you again, Charles.
Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon. D.) has been my legal advisor for some time. From the first day I met with Charles I came to conclusion that being brilliant and respectful has nothing to do with race or colour of skin. If you need a smart, efficient, competent, hardworking and professional lawyer, Charles embodies all these qualities. Charles is very patient, considerate, hardworking lawyer that works 24/7 for the best interest of his client. He has been handling all my legal matters and had done an amazing job. He works with a dynamic and friendly team. I highly recommend him and his law firm Osuji & Smith Lawyers.
I have used them once and all I can say is their services are top notch, didn’t have anything to complain about. Hence I will definitely recommend them to friends and family.
I had the opportunity to have Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon. D.) providing legal services for myself and I can say that he and his team dealt with my matter in a very professional way. They are very responsive and Charles worked even on a Sunday to have my issue solved as soon as possible. Reasonable priced and more than that, he offered me the most cost-efficient alternatives for my case. Highly recommend this law firm.
I hired Charles for a prenuptial agreement. He is amazing from day 1. Unlike other corporate family lawyers, Charles calls you back even after 9 pm and even on a Saturday or Sunday. You can directly talk to Charles anytime unlike other lawyers who are not so easy to talk. His prices are reasonable and he is very professional. I would highly recommend Osuji & Smith for your legal needs.
I worked with Charles and Colleen for the sale of my old home and the purchase of my new home. They were so wonderful to deal with. Very professional and helpful. I would highly recommend Osuji & Smith for your legal needs!
Charles is amazing. He handled my divorce efficiently and professional and put up with some craziness on my part. Would definitely recommend!