Ken Eluma Asogwa

Founder/Principal Partner

Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2006 and holds a Master's degree from Coventry University, England. The founding partner of Forte Solicitors, Ken brings deep expertise across asset tracing and recovery, company law, due diligence, receiverships, mergers & acquisitions, insolvency, and corporate restructuring.

He is the architect of the firm's AI-assisted due diligence methodology and leads our most complex cross-border recovery mandates.

Asset Recovery M&A Corporate Law Due Diligence

Patrick Chijioke Ideli

Head, Litigation Department

Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007, Patrick brings nearly two decades of frontline courtroom experience to every dispute he handles. He leads the firm's litigation and dispute resolution practice, appearing before the Federal High Court, State High Courts, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Patrick is known for his meticulous preparation and persuasive advocacy in complex commercial, constitutional, and labour disputes.

Civil Litigation Commercial Disputes Arbitration

Michael Elozona Chukwu

Head, Company Law Practice

With over six years of focused post-call experience, Michael leads Forte's corporate and company law practice. He advises clients on the full spectrum of company lifecycle matters, from incorporation and governance through to complex commercial transactions and regulatory compliance.

His client base spans startups, SMEs, and established corporations seeking clear, practical legal counsel on Nigerian company law.

Company Formation Governance Compliance

Michael Chibueze Umunnakwe, Esq.

Head, Property Law Department

Mr. Umunnakwe studied Law at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, graduating in 2019. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2021 and has been with the firm for the past five years.

He provides strategic legal counsel across a broad spectrum of real estate and commercial law transactions. As a Partner at Forte Solicitors and Head of the Property Law Department, he is committed to delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions anchored on excellence, integrity, and professionalism.

Property Law Real Estate Commercial Transactions

Abdulkareem Mufidat Oremeyi

Firm Secretary

Abdulkareem Mufidat Oremeyi serves as Firm Secretary, overseeing the administrative and secretarial operations that keep Forte running at its highest efficiency. She ensures smooth coordination of all legal processes, client engagements, and internal procedures.

Her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to client service are the operational backbone of the firm's day-to-day excellence.

Operations Administration Client Coordination

Our Culture

What Drives Us

Collaboration

Our attorneys work as a unified team, sharing intelligence across practice areas to provide clients with comprehensive, multi-disciplinary legal solutions.

Continuous Learning

The legal landscape evolves constantly. Our team commits to ongoing professional development, staying ahead of regulatory changes, court developments, and emerging legal technologies.

Accountability

We hold ourselves to the same standard we demand from others. Every brief, filing, and client interaction reflects our commitment to precision, professionalism, and follow-through.

Our Team