Our Track Record
A distinguished record of landmark legal engagements spanning electoral law, corporate restructuring, international litigation, and regulatory matters at the highest levels of Nigerian and international practice.
40+.
Years at the Bar
15+.
Landmark Cases
4.
Superior Court Levels
3.
International Jurisdictions
From the Supreme Court of Nigeria to the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Toulouse, Chief Gadzama has carried the flag of Nigerian legal excellence into every forum. The cases below represent the signature engagements of a career defined by constitutional weight and commercial complexity.
Supreme Court
Lead counsel to the 1st respondent in the landmark impeachment case of the Governor of Oyo State. The Supreme Court declared the impeachment null and void due to non-compliance with the Constitution, reinstating the Governor.
Supreme Court
Counsel in the presidential election petition challenging the return of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua as President. Addressed critical issues regarding the standard of proof required to nullify a presidential election.
Supreme Court
Played a significant role in the proceedings of what is popularly known as the "K-Leg" case. The court held that political parties, not individuals, are the candidates in elections.
Supreme Court
Involved in the presidential election petition arising from the 2003 general elections. The case tested the boundaries of electoral compliance and evidence admissibility.
Supreme Court
Lead counsel in the consolidated appeals regarding the Borno State governorship election. Successfully argued on complex issues of time limitations for election tribunals.
Federal High Court
Lead counsel to the Nigerian Bar Association in a public interest suit challenging Regulation 127 of the Nigeria Police Force, which authorised the dismissal of unmarried pregnant policewomen.
High Court
Challenged the outcome of the 2016 Nigerian Bar Association presidential election, raising fundamental questions about the integrity of the association's electronic voting system.
Advisory / Corporate
Appointed as the Liquidator for the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Plc. Managed the complex legal winding-up process of the national utility company during privatisation.
Court of Appeal
Represented the Independent National Electoral Commission in a key appeal concerning the Anambra Senatorial District election. Successfully defended the Commission's stance.
Tribunal de Grande Instance de Toulouse
Provided expert legal opinion on damages recoverable under Nigerian law in litigation involving a major aircraft manufacturer and Air France.
Federal High Court, Abuja
Invited as amicus curiae in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025 before Hon. Justice James Kolawole Omotosho, on issues touching on constitutional order and the rule of law.
Commercial
Appointed initial Receiver/Manager by Guaranty Trust Bank over property held as security for facilities granted to Reliance Referral Hospital, managing the recovery process.
Economic & Financial Crimes Commission
Appointed Chairman of the Legal Team of the EFCC and Chairman of the National Working Group on the Rome Statute, constituted by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, in furtherance of a strong anti-corruption record.
Advisory / Corporate
Partner in the Legal Advisory Partnership providing legal services to the Bureau of Public Enterprises and the Secretariat of the National Council on Privatization, chaired by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission
Served as Federal Commissioner and Board Member of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission of Nigeria, under the chairmanship of Chief Ernest Shonekan, former Interim Head of State.
International Recognition
Chief Gadzama's legal expertise has been sought internationally, including expert testimony in litigation involving major aircraft manufacturers in France. He is listed in Who's Who Legal as an arbitration expert and ranked as a Band One Litigation Lawyer in Chambers and Partners.
The Trusted Counsel
Whether defending a governor's tenure, representing a sovereign national body on an election petition, or providing expert opinion to a French tribunal, Chief Gadzama has been the lawyer his clients and his country turn to when there is no room for error.
