Timothy Akinola

ASSOCIATE

Timothy is an associate solicitor in the Commercial Litigation department.

Timothy joined Needle Partners in August 2025, and he supports Naomi across all matters within the department.

Timothy’s very first steps in the legal world were prior to university, working as a court officer in his local court in Oxford. He graduated with an LLB from Nottingham Law School in 2017, which included a full-time placement year at a national law firm in Leeds.

After graduating, Timothy moved to the UAE and whilst there he developed a real passion for legal technology, working with both local and international law firms across the Middle East.

Upon his return to the UK, Timothy obtained his LPC with distinction at the University of Law in Leeds, and completed his training contract across two specialist insurance firms. He qualified as a solicitor into commercial litigation in October 2024.

Aside from working, Timothy loves travelling abroad to warmer climates, can often be found keeping active and is an avid amapiano obsessive.