Head of Inter Practice
Similoluwa Adewale
Expert in criminal law, international human rights, and development law. ADR specialist and dedicated advocate.
Similoluwa Adewale
Head of Inter Practice
Practice Areas
- •Criminal Law
- •International Human Rights
- •Development Law
- •Alternative Dispute Resolution
- •Family Law
Education
- LL.B - Obafemi Awolowo University, 2014
- B.L - Nigerian Law School, 2015
Bar Admission
Nigerian Bar, 2015
Biography
Similoluwa Adewale is the Head of Inter Practice at Adewale & Adewale, bringing extensive expertise in criminal law, international human rights, and development law. She is known for her determined, resilient approach and excellent advocacy skills.
Similoluwa started her legal career at Gold-Rush Partners before serving as Legal Officer and Head of Litigations at Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre). She joined Adewale & Adewale in 2019 and has since been an invaluable member of the legal team.
She is an Alternative Dispute Resolution specialist and a member of the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), demonstrating her commitment to both legal excellence and professional development.
Professional Experience
Head of Inter Practice
Adewale & Adewale
2019 - Present
Leading the firm's interdisciplinary practice and handling complex criminal and human rights cases.
Legal Officer & Head of Litigations
HEDA Resource Centre
2017 - 2019
Managed litigation portfolio for the prominent human rights and anti-corruption organization.
Associate Counsel
Gold-Rush Partners
2016 - 2017
Handled various civil and criminal cases, developing foundational litigation skills.
Professional Memberships
- •Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- •African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA)
- •International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA)
- •Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Student Member)