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Authored Books

Onyema, Emilia (2010) International Commercial Arbitration and the Arbitrator's Contract. London and New York: Routledge.

Edited Book or Journal Volume

Onyema, Emilia, ed. (2018) Rethinking the Role of African National Courts in Arbitration. Alpen aan den Rijn: Kluwer.

Onyema, Emilia, ed. (2016) The Transformation of Arbitration in Africa: the role of arbitral institutions. London: Kluwer Law International.

Book Chapters

Onyema, Emilia (2024) 'IPCO (Nigeria) Limited v Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation [2017] UKSC 16.' In: Gambari, Camilla and Duggal, Kabir, (eds.), England and Wales Court Judgments on Arbitration: Shaping English Arbitration Law and Practice. Leiden: Brill. (Forthcoming)

Onyema, Emilia (2024) 'Costs in International Arbitration: Synergy between Civil and Common Law Principles.' In: Comair-Obeid, Nayla and Brekoulakis, Stavros, (eds.), The Plurality and Synergies of Legal Traditions in International Arbitration: Looking Beyond the Common and Civil Law Divide. Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer, pp. 485-499.

Onyema, Emilia (2023) 'African Practitioners, International Arbitration and Inclusivity.' In: Bull, Cavinder, Malintoppi, Loretta and Partasides, Constantine, (eds.), Arbitration's Age of Enlightenment? Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer Law International. (ICCA congress series ; number 21)

Onyema, Emilia (2023) 'The Concept and Scope of the Arbitrator's Autonomy.' In: Brekoulakis, Stavros, Weeramantry, Romesh and Nagapetyan, Lilet, (eds.), Achieving the Arbitration Dream: Liber Amicorum for Professor Julian D.M. Lew KC. Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer, pp. 327-333.

Onyema, Emilia (2023) 'Overview of Arbitration in Africa.' In: International Commercial and Investment Treaty Arbitration in the Middle East and Africa: Topical Themes and Key Issues. Kluwer (MENA). (Forthcoming)

Onyema, Emilia and Bozimo, Isaiah (2021) 'Arbitration in Nigeria.' In: Bosman, Lise, (ed.), Arbitration in Africa: a Practitioner's Guide (Second Edition). Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer, pp. 217-230.

Onyema, Emilia and Bozimo, Isaiah (2021) 'International Arbitration in the West African States.' In: Bosman, Lise, (ed.), Arbitration in Africa: A Practitioner's Guide (Second Edition). Alphen aan den Rijn,: Kluwer, pp. 145-188.

Onyema, Emilia (2020) 'Shifts in Dispute Resolution Processes of West African States.' In: Moscati, Maria, Roberts, Marian and Palmer, Michael, (eds.), Comparative Dispute Resolution Handbook. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp. 519-531. (Research handbooks in comparative law)

Onyema, Emilia (2019) 'OHADA Arbitration and the Common Law African Countries.' In: Achille, Ngwanza, (ed.), Vingt ans d'arbitrage OHADA: bilan et perspectives. Paris: LexisNexis, pp. 427-441.

Onyema, Emilia (2018) 'The Role of African Courts and Judges in Arbitration.' In: Onyema, Emilia, (ed.), Rethinking the Role of African National Courts in Arbitration. Netherlands: Kluwer, pp. 3-37.

Onyema, Emilia (2017) 'The Jurisdictional Tensions between Domestic Courts and Arbitral Tribunals.' In: Menaker, Andrea, (ed.), International Arbitration and the Rule of Law: Contribution and Conformity. Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer, pp. 481-500. (ICCA Congress Series No 19 (2017))

Onyema, Emilia (2016) 'Arbitration Institutions in Africa.' In: Onyema, Emilia, (ed.), Transformation of Arbitration in Africa: The Role of Arbitral Institutions. London: Kluwer Law International, pp. 15-44.

Onyema, Emilia (2016) 'Introduction.' In: Onyema, Emilia, (ed.), Transformation of Arbitration in Africa: The Role of Arbitral Institutions. London: Kluwer Law International, pp. 1-12.

Onyema, Emilia (2013) 'Country Profile: Nigeria.' In: Bosman, Lise, (ed.), Arbitration in Africa: a Practitioner's Guide. The Netherlands: Kluwer Law International, pp. 163-170.

Onyema, Emilia (2013) 'International Arbitration in the West African States.' In: Bosman, Lise, (ed.), Arbitration in Africa: a Practitioner's Guide. The Netherlands: Kluwer Law International, pp. 99-141.

Onyema, Emilia and Ayinla, Oluwaseye (2012) 'Online Negotiation and Mediation.' In: Azinge, Epiphany and Ani, Chinyere, (eds.), Principles of Negotiation and Mediation. NIALS Press, Abuja, Nigeria: Nigerian Institute of Advanced legal Studies, pp. 96-140.

Onyema, Emilia (2008) 'Formalities of the Enforcement Procedure (Articles III and IV).' In: Gaillard, Emmanuel and Domenico, Di Pietro, (eds.), Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements and International Arbitral Awards: The New York Convention in Practice. London: Cameron May, pp. 597-612.

Journal Article

Onyema, Emilia (2024) 'Corruption, Access to Arbitration for Local Communities: Mitigating the Cost of Corruption and Providing Access to Justice for Local Communities.' Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management, 90 (4). pp. 536-554.

Onyema, Emilia (2023) 'Sub-Saharan African Courts Decisions on the Challenge of Arbitrators.' Les cahiers de l'arbitrage = Paris journal of international arbitration, 2023 (2). pp. 389-407.

Onyema, Emilia (2021) 'Commercial Disputes under the AfCFTA Area: The Case for Regional African Arbitral Centres.' IBA Arbitration Committee Newsletter.

Onyema, Emilia (2020) 'Reimagining the Framework for Resolving Intra-African Commercial Disputes in the Context of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement.' World Trade Review, 19 (3). pp. 446-468.

Onyema, Emilia (2020) 'African Participation in the ICSID System: Appointment and Disqualification of Arbitrators.' ICSID Review: Foreign Investment Law Journal, 34 (2). pp. 365-387.

Onyema, Emilia (2019) 'Supportive Attitude of English Courts towards International Commercial Arbitration.' Journal of Arab Arbitration, 31/32. pp. 5-11.

Onyema, Emilia (2015) 'IPCO v NNPC Saga and liability of Nigerian Legal System.' The Guardian Newspaper, Nigeria.

Onyema, Emilia (2014) 'Regional Arbitration Institution for ECOWAS: Lessons from OHADA Common Court of Justice and Arbitration.' International Arbitration Law Review, 17 (5). pp. 99-111.

Onyema, Emilia (2013) 'The Multi-door Court House (MDC) Scheme in Nigeria: A case study of the Lagos MDC.' Apogee Journal of Business, Property and Constitutional Law, 2 (7). pp. 96-130.

Onyema, Emilia (2012) 'The New Ghana ADR Act 2010: A Critical Overview.' Arbitration International, 28 (1). pp. 101-124.

Onyema, Emilia (2010) 'A Critique of the new 2009 Arbitration Law of Lagos State.' Apogee Journal of Business, Property and Constitutional Law, 2 (5). pp. 1-25.

Onyema, Emilia (2010) 'Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Sub-Sahara Africa.' Arbitration International, 26 (1). pp. 115-138.

Onyema, Emilia (2009) 'The Doctrine of Separability under Nigerian Law.' Apogee Journal of Business, Property and Constitutional Law, 1 (1). pp. 65-79.

Onyema, Emilia (2008) 'Arbitration under the Ohada Regime.' International Arbitration Law Review, 11 (6). pp. 205-218.

Onyema, Emilia (2007) 'Empirically Determined Factors in Appointing Arbitrators in International Commercial Arbitration.' Arbitration: the journal of the Institute of Arbitrators, 73 (2). pp. 199-207.

Onyema, Emilia (2005) 'The Role of the International Arbitral Tribunal Secretary.' Vindobona Journal of International Commercial Law, 9 (1). pp. 99-110.

Onyema, Emilia (2005) 'Selection of Arbitrators in International Commercial Arbitration.' International Arbitration Law Review, 8 (2). pp. 45-54.

Onyema, Emilia (2004) 'Power Shift in International Commercial Arbitration Proceedings.' Caribbean Law Review, 14 (1/2). pp. 62-77.

Onyema, Emilia (2003) 'Drafting an Effective Arbitration Agreement in International Commercial Contracts.' Vindobona Journal of International Commercial Law, 7 (2). pp. 277-286.

Onyema, Emilia (2001) 'The Use of Med-Arb in International Commercial Dispute Resolution.' American Review of International Arbitration, 12 (3-4). pp. 411-423.

Conference or Workshop Items

Onyema, Emilia (2018) SOAS Arbitration in Africa Conference Kigali 2018: The Role of Arbitration Practitioners in the Development of Arbitration in Africa. In: The Role of Arbitration Practitioners in the Development of Arbitration in Africa, 2-4 May 2018, Radisson Blu, Kigali, Rwanda.

Onyema, Emilia (2017) The Role of African States and Governments in Supporting the Development of Arbitration in Africa. In: SOAS/CRCICA Arbitration in Africa Conference, 3-5 April 2017, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration. (Unpublished)

Onyema, Emilia (2017) SOAS 2017 Cairo Arbitration Conference Discussion Paper. In: The Role of African States and Governments in the Development of Arbitration in Africa, 3-5 April 2017, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, Cairo. (Unpublished)

Onyema, Emilia (2015) The Role of Arbitration Institutions in the Development of Arbitration in Africa. In: Arbitration Institutions in Africa Conference, 23 July 2015, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Unpublished)

Onyema, Emilia (2014) The Attitude of Courts at the Seat of Arbitration and its Impact on the Development of Arbitration. In: The OAS Fourth High Level Meeting on the Role of the Judiciary in International Commercial Arbitration, 23-24 October 2014, Castries, St Lucia. (Unpublished)

Onyema, Emilia (2010) Modernising the Framework for Arbitration in Jamaica - Some Salient Points. In: Modernization of the Framework for Arbitration in Jamaica, Thursday 18 February 2010, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica. (Unpublished)

Onyema, Emilia (2008) Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Sub-Sahara Africa. In: Inaugural Conference of the Alumni and Friends of the School of International Arbitration, QMUL, 03 December 2008, New Connaught Rooms, 65 Great Queen Street, London. (Unpublished)

Onyema, Emilia (2008) Effective Utilization of Arbitrators and Arbitration Institutions in Africa by Appointors. In: 4th International Arbitration and ADR in Africa Workshop, 29 - 31 July 2008, Conrad Hilton, Cairo, Egypt. (Unpublished)

Monographs and Working Papers

Onyema, Emilia (2024) Perceptions on Africa-connected Arbitration: Seats, Female Arbitrators and Tribunal Secretaries. London: SOAS University of London.

Onyema, Emilia (2022) SOAS Arbitration in Africa Survey Report: Africa-connected Arbitration Perspectives on Major Global Issues. London: SOAS University of London.

Onyema, Emilia (2020) 2020 Arbitration in Africa Survey Report. London: SOAS University of London.

Onyema, Emilia, Roy, Pallavi, Obidairo, Simeon, Ayinla, Seye and Oredola, Habeeb (2019) Anti-corruption agencies as debt recovery agents: the unintended consequences of anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria. London: SOAS Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) Research Consortium, Working Paper no. 17.

Onyema, Emilia, Roy, Pallavi, Oredola, Habeeb and Ayinla, Seye (2018) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the politics of (in)effective implementation of Nigeria’s anti-corruption policy. London: SOAS Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) Research Consortium, Working Paper no. 7.

Onyema, Emilia (2018) SOAS Arbitration in Africa Survey Report. Domestic and International Arbitration: Perspectives from African Arbitration Practitioners. London: SOAS University of London.

Onyema, Emilia (2018) Enquête SOAS sur l'Arbitrage en Afrique Arbitrage Interne et International: Perspectives par les praticiens africains de l'arbitrage. London: SOAS University of London.

Onyema, Emilia (2012) Executive Summary of Case Study of the Lagos Multidoor Courthouse Scheme. (Unpublished)

Book Reviews

Onyema, Emilia (2001) 'Review of 'International Commercial Arbitration and African States: Practice, Participation and Institutional Development' by Amazu Asouzu.' American Review of International Arbitration, 12 (2).

Opinion Pieces / Media / Blogs

Onyema, Emilia (2023) Thoughts on the Chairing Styles adopted by Presiding Arbitrators. AFAS Blog [Opinion Pieces / Media / Blogs]

Onyema, Emilia (2023) Global perspectives on teaching international investment law: teaching international investment law at SOAS University of London. Kluwer Blog [Opinion Pieces / Media / Blogs]

Onyema, Emilia (2022) The 2022 SOAS Counsel in Arbitration Training: a concrete solution to skills development for African counsel in arbitration. Kluwer Blog [Opinion Pieces / Media / Blogs]

Onyema, Emilia (2018) What is wrong with the international investment regime. OUP Investment Claims Blog [Opinion Pieces / Media / Blogs]

Translations

Onyema, Emilia, trans. (2018) إستبيان مدرسة الدراسات الشرقية والأفريقية في التحكيم في أفريقيا – SOAS جامعة لندن التحكيم المحلي والدولي: وجهات نظر من ممتهني التحكيم الأفارقة 2018. London: SOAS University of London.