Simisola Idowu

Simisola Idowu is a highly experienced Nigerian lawyer, Principal Partner, and Head of Practice, with a career defined by rigorous advocacy, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of how law affects people, institutions, and risk in everyday life. She brings over a decade of legal practice to her work, advising and representing clients across employment law, insurance law, and general litigation. Simisola holds a degree in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, an academic foundation that continues to shape her analytical approach to legal problems. Her training in economics gives her a strong grasp of incentives, risk allocation, and commercial consequences—skills that are particularly evident in her handling of employment relationships, insurance disputes, and complex civil claims. She went on to obtain her legal education in Nigeria and was called to the Nigerian Bar, building her career firmly within the Nigerian legal system. As Head of the firm’s Employment and Labour Law practice, Simisola advises employers and employees on the full spectrum of workplace issues, including employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary processes, termination, redundancy, and employment disputes. She is known for her balanced, firm, and practical approach—helping employers manage risk and compliance while also ensuring fairness and procedural integrity. Her advice is clear, structured, and grounded in both law and workplace reality. In insurance law, Simisola acts for insurers, insured parties, and brokers in insurance claims, policy interpretation, regulatory compliance, and insurance-related disputes. She has a strong command of insurance principles and a keen eye for detail, enabling her to navigate complex policy wordings and contentious claims with confidence. Clients rely on her ability to cut through technical complexity and focus on outcomes that are legally sound and commercially sensible. Simisola is also a seasoned litigator with substantial experience in general civil litigation. She represents clients in personal injury claims, professional negligence, medical malpractice, and other tortious matters. In court, she is thorough, composed, and strategic—carefully preparing her cases while remaining adaptable to the realities of Nigerian litigation. Outside the courtroom, she is equally effective in negotiations and dispute resolution, always with an eye on her client’s broader interests. As Principal Partner, Simisola provides leadership not only through her legal expertise but also through her professionalism and work ethic. She is respected by clients and colleagues alike for her clarity of thought, intellectual discipline, and unwavering commitment to her clients’ causes. To those who work with her, she is a trusted adviser—direct, thoughtful, and deeply invested in delivering results.