Julius Nkafu

Julius Nkafu was called to the English Bar at the Honourable society of the Inner Temple in 2014 and called to the Cameroon Bar in 2006. He was enrolled as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of E&W in 2002.

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Julius started his legal career in 1995 at MHQ Solicitors in the Docklands, London, United Kingdom. He set up Julius & Co solicitors in 2006 and in 2010 became a partner at Julliz Solicitors LLP. Having practiced as a Solicitor for many years Julius is appreciative of the need to work in a cohesive manner as part of a team. Before joining the Bar, Julius was instructed by other solicitors by way of Agency to represent clients in court, presenting their cases and arguments. Julius has been invited to present papers and speak at some very high-level events internationally organised by governments and the private sector dealing with dispute resolution and other matters.

Julius has extensive expertise in Alternative Disputes Resolution – Arbitration and Mediation amongst others. He is an expert in International Arbitration and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He sits as an arbitrator and is conversant with a variety of governing laws and many of the major institutional rules as well as ad hoc arrangements in international Arbitration.

Julius is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration. He is a member of panels of Arbitrators in different jurisdictions. He is a Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitration Association (LMAA) willing to accept appointments as arbitrator and mediator.

Julius lectures International Arbitration at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, he is a Course Director and constantly delivers lectures and conducts assessments on behalf of the institute to those training to become arbitrators across the world.

He is a member of the Sanctions and Appeals Board (SAB) of the African Development Bank Group and has over 23 years of legal experience working in the City of London and Cameroon, acting for and against individuals, investors, corporates, and states.

He has advised on a variety of areas including, the energy sector, Oil and Gas, Natural resources, Business Email Compromise (BEC), Maritime, commercial agreements, Agriculture, Supply of Goods and Services, international trade and international administrative law.

Julius is very active in the arbitration community. He is regularly invited to speak at events on various aspects of arbitration and has written articles in the field, some of which have been published by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He contributed to a book on Arbitration in Africa published by Kluwer Arbitration in September 2021.

He has been an elected member (Councillor) in London and a member of the Cabinet for Crime and Community safety over 12 years and understands the law-making process and the reasoning behind various laws. During this period, he chaired various committees and groups including the first Recommendation 61 (Macpherson report) monitoring group in the United Kingdom.

Julius was one of three lawyers in a team of 12 international observers appointed by the Commonwealth to observe and write a report on the Zambian General Election which took place on the 11 of August 2016 and the Presidential Election of Sierra Leone of March 2018. This involved a detailed look at electoral laws and other relevant laws of the country to see to what extent the laws were complied with and to write a report with recommendations. Julius was also one of the FCO’s observers to the 2018 Macedonian referendum and the 2021 Election in Georgia. Julius has been appointed as an External Alternate Member of the Sanctions Appeals Board (SAB) of the African Development Bank Group.

Julius' Experience

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Arbitration & Mediation

Julius sits as arbitrator and mediator. He also acts as Counsel on behalf of Claimants and Respondents in domestic, international as well as investment arbitration. Julius is vastly knowledgeable in the auspices of a significant number of the arbitral institutions, as well as ad-hoc terms.

Commercial & Civil Litigation

He has many years of experience in litigation and fully understands the financial and other costs of litigation. He can seek resolution by negotiation where appropriate. He provides sound and robust support and advice when and where litigation is necessary. Julius is authorised to conduct litigation.

Energy, Natural Resources, Mining, Maritime & Investment Disputes

He has advised and represented clients in a various of aspects in the energy sector, Oil and Gas, mining, and Maritime disputes. He has also sits as arbitrator in these areas.

Fraud - Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Julius has experience in dealing with Business Email Fraud cases where criminals hack business emails and contact their customers or suppliers pretending to be that business asking them to make payments into other bank accounts not belonging to the business.

International Administrative Law

Julius has advised entities on compliance with international regulations, especially operations of administrative agencies, including those involved in managing development loans and projects. Representing clients in disputes with international organisations as well as assisting with the development of administrative policies and procedures.

Property Law

Julius has experience in property disputes – Trusts, Landlord and Tenant (both Commercial and Residential proper- ties), rents, service charge, and other disputes.

Employment Law

Julius has represented both Claimants and Respondents in the Employment tribunals and appeals.

Immigration

Julius has represented clients across the UK in making applications, appealing, and seeking judicial review.

Family Law

Julius represents clients on divorce matters, contact/residence, and money orders matters.

Languages

English
French

Memberships

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Fellow). He is a Course Director.
Member International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration.
The Commercial Bar Association – Combar.
London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) (Support Member).
Bar Pro-bono Unit.
Chair, ADR Committee of the African Bar Association.
Member of the Board of Directors of AfAA (African Arbitration Association).
Member of The Worshipful Company of Arbitrators.
Member of the Sanctions Appeals Board (SAB) of the African Development Bank Group

Privacy Policy

1. This is a privacy notice that describes how, why and for how long I will process or keep your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’).
2. The GDPR governs how an individual’s personal data is used, and your rights in relation to that data.
3. I, Julius Nkafu, have been instructed by you or your litigation friend (usually a parent), through your solicitor or agent, or via the Bar Pro Bono Unit.
4. It is necessary for me to process your personal data in order for me to provide you with legal services, for example:

Advise on the prospects of litigation;
Advise on the value of your claim;
Representation at a court hearing;
Representation at trial;
Advise, review or comment on legal issues or evidence.

5. Processing means anything done to data such as: recording, organising, adapting, altering, copying, consulting, transmitting, combining, erasing or storing it.

6.The processing for the purposes listed above will take place in accordance with either Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, depending on how you instructed me.

7. If you have instructed me on a direct access basis, or engaged a solicitor (or legal agent), to assist you in bringing or defending a claim then the processing is necessary to perform a contract to which you are a party (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR). To give effect to that contract (i.e. to bring a claim) it is necessary for me to process your personal data for litigation purposes.

8. If I am assisting you on a pro bono basis, it will be necessary for me to seek your consent to be able to represent you (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). In this scenario, you will be sent a consent form.

Recipients of your data

9. I may also be required to share your data with others, depending on the nature of your case. This may include:

(i) Courts and other tribunals to whom documents are presented;

(ii) Your solicitors, or agent representing you, through whom I have been instructed;

(iii) Potential witnesses, experts and other persons involved in the case;

(iv) Solicitors, barristers, or other legal representatives;

(v) Ombudsman and regulatory authorities;

(vi) Education and examining bodies; and

(vii) Current, past or prospective employers.

Special Categories of Data

10. In some cases I will have been given your personal data that is within the ‘special categories’ of data described in GDPR Article 9(1). For example, personal data that reveals your race, ethnicity, sexual preferences, political or religious beliefs, trade union membership or health. There are also restrictions for processing information regarding criminal convictions.

11. This type of personal data will only be processed where it is necessary in order to represent you in your legal claim, or advise on the prospects of a legal claim.

Retention

12. I will retain your personal data for no longer than is necessary, and where it is possible, I will anonymise your data.

13. How long your personal data is kept will depend on a number of factors. The retention period will be reviewed when the service I am providing you with is complete. However in general, I am obliged by the Bar Code of Conduct to retain records of my cases, and by HM Revenue and Customs to retain records for 6 years.

14. Once your case has concluded and fees have been paid, I shall retain only the personal data necessary for the following purposes:

(i) The legal and professional obligation to retain information relating to my cases;

(ii) To check for any potential conflict of interests that may arise in the future when I am instructed on other cases;

(iii) For use in the defence of potential complaints, legal proceedings or fee disputes;

(iv) To refer back to in future cases which raise similar legal, factual, or procedural issues.

15. The processing for the purposes listed in paragraph 14 (ii), (iii), and (iv) above, will take place in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. That is, for the purposes of legitimate interests that are not outweighed by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

16. The processing for the purposes listed in paragraph 14(i) above, will take place in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. That is, the processing is necessary for me to comply with a legal obligation.

Your Rights

17. Where processing of your personal data was based on your consent (see paragraphs 6 and 8) you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

18. Withdrawal of your consent to process such data will most likely mean that I am no longer able to provide you with the legal services you seek.

19. You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed by me and details about the personal data, the source, the processing, the purposes of the processing, the recipients and the retention period.

20. You may request a copy of your personal data that is being processed by me. You may also request rectification (i.e. correction) where there are inaccuracies in the personal data.

21. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time, to processing of your personal data in paragraph 14 of this privacy notice. Should you object, the processing will only continue where there are compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your fundamental rights, freedoms and interests.

22. Where the processing or retention of your data is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, it will not be possible to object.

23. You have the right to request that your personal data is erased where any of the following apply:

(i) The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed;

(ii) You withdraw your consent where the basis of processing was based on consent and where there is no other ground for the processing;

(iii) Where your fundamental rights, freedoms and interests override the legitimate interests of processing in paragraph 14;

(iv) The personal data has been unlawfully processed; or

(v) The personal data have to be erased to comply with a legal obligation.

24. You have the right to request that your personal data is restricted from processing, so that it is simply stored, for the following reasons: as an alternative to deletion; so that it can be corrected; for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; to verify if a legitimate ground exists (paragraph 14).

25. Where it is necessary to correct your personal data, or you have requested the restriction or erasure of your personal data, I shall endeavour to contact the recipients of the personal data, unless this involves disproportionate effort.

Security

26. I take appropriate physical and technical procedures to safeguard your personal data to prevent it from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way.

Complaints or Queries

27. If you have any questions regarding this privacy notice, or how I use your personal data please email me: mailto: julius.nkafu@tbgbarrister.co.uk, or my clerks: clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk telephone 01823 247 247.

28. I shall aim to respond as soon as possible, and within 30 days.

29. You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe I have not handled your request in an appropriate manner. For information on contacting the ICO please go to: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/