Work Department
Commercial and Civil Litigation, Energy, Projects & Transport, Legislative Instruments & Policy
Position
Associate, SimmonsCooper Partners
Career
Judith is an Associate at SimmonsCooper Partners Lagos Nigeria. Judith is a part of the firm’s Corporate, Commercial & Finance, Commercial & Civil Litigation, Legislative Instruments and Policy, and Projects and Transport practice areas.
Membership of Professional Associations
• Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Background
Her journey in the practice of law commenced with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Afe Babalola University, where she graduated in 2021. She Subsequently earned her Barrister at Law (B.L.) degree from the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, in 2022. Since joining SimmonsCooper Partners in January 2023, Judith has since exhibited promising legal talent and an eagerness to take on challenges.
Experience & expertise
Selected Matters
Some of Judith’s key projects and contributions include:
• Represented Minority Shareholders of a leading Energy UK Company in setting aside an illegal and complex restructuring of the company involving unauthorized sale of assets.
• Represented a Private Equity majority shareholder in a shareholder Members direct action suit seeking to restrain certain shareholders from disposing of their shares in non – compliance with the Shareholders’ Agreement.
• Represented a specialized Energy Private Equity Investment Company in a dispute with an International Gas Equipment OEM relating to gas equipment shipped which do not conform with the terms of the Letter of Credit and Proforma Invoice.
Sectors
Infrastructure
Energy
Services
Commercial and Civil Litigation
Energy, Projects & Transport
Legislative Instruments & Policy
Languages
English
Memberships
• Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Education
2021. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Afe Babalola University.
2022. Barrister at Law (B.L.) degree from the Nigerian Law School, Lagos.
Personal
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Leisure
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