Charles Ude
Principal, Charles Ude Law firm
BL, LLB (Lon), LLM (Lon), PGDLP
With expertise in both Nigerian and UK legal systems, Charles Ude brings decades of experience in commercial law, litigation, and international legal practice.
Read BioCharles Ude Law is a distinguished legal practice offering comprehensive services across multiple practice areas. Led by Principal Counsel Charles Ude, BL, LLB (Lon), LLM (Lon), PGDLP, our firm combines deep legal expertise with a client-centered approach.
With offices in Abuja, Nigeria and connections to the UK legal system, we provide strategic counsel to individuals, businesses, and organizations navigating complex legal challenges. Our team brings together specialized knowledge across diverse practice areas with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and results.
Principal, Charles Ude Law firm
BL, LLB (Lon), LLM (Lon), PGDLP
With expertise in both Nigerian and UK legal systems, Charles Ude brings decades of experience in commercial law, litigation, and international legal practice.
Read BioWe provide expert legal counsel across multiple practice areas
Strategic representation in courts at all levels with a track record of successful outcomes for clients.
Learn More →Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements that safeguard your business interests and mitigate risks.
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Learn More →Expert guidance on shipping, admiralty, and international maritime regulations.
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Recent fuel price reductions by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery have reignited critical debates on monopoly power, predatory pricing, and long-term consumer welfare. This article examines the legal and economic implications of market dominance in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector under the FCCPA, 2018, and argues for proactive structural remedies to preserve competition.