About UU Law Office
Founded by Ms. Uzoma Uja (Isabel), UU Law Office is dedicated to providing top-tier services. If you require personalized legal services in areas of corporate and commercial law, immigration, real estate, and criminal law, Isabel would like to help you. Isabel knows that dealing with the law may be emotional and stressful for some clients And she is here to be your trusted advisor. Her reputation for friendliness, empathy and professionalism Indicates that clients can expect personalized and respectful treatment throughout their legal journey.
Ms. Uzoma Uja (Isabel) is the founder and principal of UU Law Office. Isabel is an accomplished legal professional with a strong background in corporate/commercial law and regulatory compliance. She has over two decades of legal experience and Possesses a robust multijurisdictional background, having served as general counsel and head of legal for Nigerian companies with subsidiaries in Europe and Africa.
Ms Uja Isabel
Her multijurisdictional background indicates a breadth of understanding in navigating legal complexities across different regions. Isabel changed her practice focus to use her legal skills where she could best help people in need of legal services in the private practice of law. Her decision to transition to private practice arose from her personal experience and reflects a commitment to using her skills to directly assist individuals in need of legal services.
Isabel possesses a robust educational foundation, including degrees in law and business, complemented by a range of certifications and memberships in professional associations from Nigeria, USA, United Kingdom, and Canada. Isabel’s experience of migrating to a new country and requalifying as a lawyer has given her a deep understanding of the personal challenges clients may face while navigating new territories.
Isabel changed her practice focus to use her legal skills where she could best help people in need of legal services in the private practice of law. Her decision to transition to private practice arose from her personal experience and reflects a commitment to using her skills to directly assist individuals in need of legal services.
Isabel loves God, is passionate about empowering women and enjoys watching movies (with popcorn!) and hanging out with her children.
Educational Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in Ontario (2024)
- Licensed to practice Law in Nigeria (2000)
- National Committee on Accreditation (Canada) (2023)
- Master of Business Administration (Specialism in Finance) University of Leicester, United Kingdom (2019)
- Masters in Law (International Business Law) University of Leeds, United Kingdom (2010)
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria (1998)
Barrister at Law, Nigeria Law School, Abuja, Nigeria (2000)
Select Certifications
- Osgood Certificate in Regulatory Compliance & LRM for Financial Institutions (2023)
- ACAMS- CAMS-Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (2022)
- CFCS -Certified Financial Crime Specialist (2023)
Memberships
- Peterborough Law Association
- Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
- Canadian Association of Nigerian Lawyers
- Young Women In Law (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)