Personal bio
Isaiah Bozimo is a distinguished legal professional and chartered arbitrator, specialising in commercial arbitration and dispute resolution. His extensive career includes significant contributions as Delta State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice (29 July 2021 - 28 May 2023), where he championed key reforms, including the Delta State Arbitration Law of 2022. He was also instrumental in drafting Nigeria’s Arbitration and Mediation Act. Presently, Isaiah serves as a Partner at Broderick Bozimo & Company, advocating for various clients, encompassing governments, state-owned entities, corporations and high-net-worth individuals in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Isaiah’s extensive experience in complex commercial disputes enables him to expertly navigate complex cases, setting invaluable precedents in the field. His impact on the arbitration sphere is significant. Notable cases include representing the Delta State Government in a ₦1 billion claim submitted to ad hoc arbitration and acting as co-counsel in a $300 million gas supply dispute taken to ICC Arbitration. Isaiah’s outstanding contributions have earned him recognition from Who’s Who Legal, the African Arbitration Academy, and Chartered status from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). He is a prominent member of several international arbitration panels, including the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA), and the Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC). Isaiah extends his expertise beyond practice, contributing to several esteemed legal publications, such as the CIArb Guidance Note on Remote Dispute Resolution Proceedings, Rethinking the Role of African National Courts in Arbitration, the Delos Guide to Arbitration Places, and the New York Convention Guide. His insights have proven invaluable in advancing the field of arbitration both in Africa and globally. Isaiah’s professional philosophy encapsulates his approach: Simplify problems and deliver results. He holds a Master of Laws from both the London School of Economics and Political Science and Queen Mary, University of London, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Central Lancashire. He is both Nigerian and British. For further information, please reach him at isaiah@broderickbozimo.com.