Ugo Osakwe
Ugo is an accomplished associate lawyer specializing in civil and commercial litigation. Having practiced law in the provinces of Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Ugo joins Pritchard & Co. LLP, bringing a wealth of experience and a client-focused approach to resolving complex legal disputes.
With over ten years of legal experience, including Canadian legal practice, Ugo has developed broad expertise in general practice areas, including civil and commercial litigation, employment disputes, construction law, immigration, criminal litigation, and insurance litigation. He is skilled in advancing clients’ interests through negotiation, litigation, mediation, and adjudication.
As a foreign-trained lawyer, Ugo holds two Bachelor of Laws degrees and a Master’s degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. He also completed a post-graduate certificate in law from the University of Calgary. His practice has taken him before prominent courts across Canada, including the Court of Appeal of Alberta, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, Alberta Court of Justice, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, and Saskatchewan Provincial Court. Additionally, Ugo has represented clients before various tribunals, boards, and commissions, including the Social Security Tribunal, Immigration and Refugee Board, and Workers’ Compensation Boards, effectively advancing their rights and interests.
Ugo’s prior experience as an Appeals Officer with the Workers’ Compensation Board further enhances his ability to provide strategic counsel on workplace injury compensation matters for both employers and employees. Committed to delivering exceptional service, Ugo’s passion for the law is fueled by his dedication to ensuring client satisfaction and delivering significant value for every dollar invested in legal services.
Outside the office, Ugo enjoys sports like soccer, swimming, and running, as well as spending quality time with family and friends.
Practice Areas
- General Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law
- Insurance Litigation and Compensation
- Administrative/Boards/Tribunals
- Privacy Law
- Immigration Law
- Criminal Law
- Construction Law
- Torts Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Personal Injury
- Municipal Law
- Family Law
Degrees
- Post- graduate Certificate in Law (University of Calgary)
- MSc, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (N.O.U.N)
- BL, Nigerian Law School
- LLB, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Law Society of Alberta
- Canadian Bar Association