A Global Network of Dispute Resolution Professionals
Nkafu Arbitration Services (NAS) brings together a carefully curated network of experienced legal professionals and dispute resolution specialists from across multiple jurisdictions. Our consultants include leading practitioners, academics, arbitrators, mediators, and adjudicators with deep expertise in international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Through this global network, NAS is able to assemble the right expertise for each engagement, ensuring that clients benefit from jurisdiction-specific knowledge, sector experience, and strategic insight tailored to the complexities of modern cross-border disputes.
While the professionals within our network operate independently in their respective practices and institutions, NAS provides a central platform for collaboration, coordination, and strategic advisory support.
Independent Expertise, Coordinated Excellence
NAS works with a diverse group of consultants who serve in various capacities within the global dispute resolution ecosystem. Our consultants frequently act as:
1️⃣ Arbitrators in international and domestic arbitration proceedings
2️⃣ Mediators in complex commercial and institutional mediation matters
3️⃣ Adjudicators in construction and infrastructure dispute boards
4️⃣ Legal advisors and arbitration practitioners in cross-border disputes
This multidisciplinary approach allows NAS to support clients at every stage of the dispute resolution process, from dispute prevention and contractual drafting to proceedings and post-award enforcement.
Discretion and Professional Independence
In line with international best practice within the arbitration community, NAS does not publicly list the individual members of its consultant network. This policy ensures the highest standards of confidentiality, professional independence, and conflict-of-interest management. Consultants remain independent professionals who may be engaged directly by clients depending on the nature of the matter, the jurisdiction involved, and the expertise required. NAS facilitates these engagements by identifying appropriate specialists and coordinating strategic input where needed. This model allows NAS to maintain flexibility in assembling tailored teams while preserving the independence and integrity of the professionals involved.
Global Reach, Africa Focus
Our consultants operate across key arbitration and commercial centres worldwide, enabling NAS to provide support on disputes involving multiple jurisdictions and legal systems.
With a particular focus on Africa and emerging markets, NAS contributes to the development of arbitration practice and dispute resolution frameworks within the region while maintaining strong connections with international arbitration communities.
By bridging global expertise with regional insight, NAS helps clients navigate complex legal and commercial environments with confidence.
Leadership
Julius Nkafu
Founder and Principal Consultant
Barrister, Arbitrator, and Mediator
Julius Nkafu is an international arbitration practitioner and legal scholar with experience in arbitration practice, dispute resolution systems, and legal research relating to cross-border commercial disputes. As Founder of Nkafu Arbitration Services, he oversees the strategic direction of the organisation and coordinates its global consultant network.
His work focuses on international arbitration, mediation frameworks, and the development of dispute resolution capacity in Africa and emerging markets. Through NAS and related initiatives, he contributes to academic research, institutional collaboration, and professional dialogue within the international arbitration community.
Working With NAS
By combining independent expertise with coordinated advisory support, NAS provides clients with access to a trusted network of dispute resolution professionals capable of addressing complex legal challenges across jurisdictions.
Whether supporting arbitration proceedings, mediation processes, adjudication panels, or dispute prevention strategies, NAS ensures that each engagement benefits from the right combination of experience, independence, and strategic perspective.