DEINMA DIBI

Managing Counsel
Lagos
deinmadibi@perchstoneandgraeys.com

Personal Info

Deinma was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2015 and join the firm in 2018. Over the years, through dedication, discipline and resourcefulness, Deinma has risen to the position of Managing Counsel.

As Managing Counsel, Deinma holds a multifaceted leadership position that blends legal expertise, strategic vision, and innovation. A central focus of his role is business development, client acquisition, mentorship and team development. His leadership promotes a performance-driven culture rooted in excellence and innovation. He also contributes to general office and human capital oversight, lending his perspective to internal operations, staffing, and policy refinement.

With a multidisciplinary focus, Deinma leads the firm’s Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, Real Estate and Technology (Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence) practice groups. He also advises clients on a broad range of civil and commercial disputes, with particular emphasis on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation.

Professional Qualification

  • L.L.B, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 2014
  • B.L, Nigerian Law School, 2015
  • L.L.M, International Commercial Law, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, 2018
  • Master of Business Administration with Artificial Intelligence (MBA AI), Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom, 2025

Professional Membership

  • Member, Nigeria Bar Association
  • Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) (ACIArb)
  • Associate, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (Nigeria) (AICMC)
  • Member, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria
  • Member, International Law Association (Nigeria)

Practice Areas

  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • Real Estate