Nigeria’s Chinasa Unaegbunam Inducted into The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation Advisory Board

Nigeria’s Chinasa Unaegbunam, SAN, has been appointed to the prestigious Advisory Board of The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA), a groundbreaking achievement for the nation’s aviation and legal sectors.

The appointment solidifies Unaegbunam’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s foremost aviation legal experts and recognises her as the nation’s second Learned Silk in Aviation.

The Hague Court of Arbitration announced Unaegbunam’s inclusion in a statement unveiling its newly constituted 40-member Advisory Board.

The board comprises leading experts in aviation law, mediation, and arbitration from around the globe. Unaegbunam joins a distinguished cohort, including Claire McDermott, Mary Walker, and Wade Thomson, among others.

Together, these professionals will provide strategic guidance to the HCAA in its mission to advance arbitration and mediation as the preferred approaches for resolving contractual disputes in the aviation industry.

The Advisory Board works in tandem with the HCAA’s Technical, Mediation, and Rules Standing Committees, offering specialised knowledge to support the Court’s leadership.

This collaborative framework seeks to enhance dispute resolution mechanisms tailored to the unique demands of the global aviation sector.

Unaegbunam’s appointment represents not only a personal milestone but also a significant recognition of Nigeria’s growing stature in international aviation arbitration.

It highlights the nation’s capacity to contribute top-tier expertise to the global arena.

As the second aviation-focused Senior Advocate of Nigeria to earn this distinction, Unaegbunam continues to shatter barriers and inspire a new generation of professionals in the fields of aviation and law.

Her success underscores Nigeria’s commitment to fostering excellence and innovation within its aviation sector, a vital contributor to the country’s economic development.

This appointment further affirms Unaegbunam’s dedication to advancing the aviation industry through innovative legal frameworks and dispute resolution strategies, setting a benchmark for future achievements in the sector.