Saturday, December 07, 2024 -The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA) has appointed Chinasa Unaegbunam, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as a member of its advisory board.
This was disclosed on Friday, December 6, in a statement by Tunde
Moshood, spokesperson for Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace
Development. Moshood described the appointment as “not only a personal
achievement but also a significant recognition of Nigeria’s growing influence
in international aviation arbitration.”
“This accomplishment underscores Unaegbunam’s status as one of Nigeria’s
leading aviation legal experts and marks her as the nation’s second Learned
Silk in Aviation,” the statement reads.
The HCAA’s announcement unveiled a diverse 40-member advisory board
featuring prominent figures in aviation law, mediation, and arbitration,
including Claire McDermott, Mary Walker, and Wade Thomson. The board’s mission
is to promote arbitration and mediation as preferred methods for resolving
contractual disputes in the global aviation industry.
“Unaegbunam will play a pivotal role in advising the HCAA on its mission
to promote arbitration and mediation as preferred methods for resolving
contractual disputes in the global aviation industry,” the statement added.
The advisory board is supported by technical, mediation, and rules
standing committees, which provide specialized knowledge to the board of
directors. This collective effort aims to enhance dispute resolution mechanisms
tailored to the aviation sector's unique complexities.
“As the second aviation Learned Silk from Nigeria to achieve this honour, Unaegbunam continues to break barriers and inspire the next generation of aviation and legal professionals. Her appointment aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in aviation, a sector pivotal to the nation’s economic development,” the statement concluded.
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