Adebola Adeyemi

Dr. Adebola Adeyemi is an Assistant Professor at Durham Law School, Durham University. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Lagos State University, a Master of Laws (Corporate Governance) from the University of Manchester, and a PhD in Law from Swansea University. His doctoral thesis focused on 'Promoting Sustainable Development Through Financed Projects: An Alternative Regulatory Tool.' Prior to Durham, he worked at the International College of Wales and Royal Holloway, University of London. He is a dual-qualified legal practitioner, licensed as a Barrister/Solicitor in Nigeria and a Solicitor in England and Wales. His legal practice experience includes leading Fintech, IT, and corporate governance projects at PAC Solicitors in Lagos.

• Education: LL.B. (Lagos State University), LL.M. (Corporate Governance, University of Manchester), PhD (Swansea University)
• Professional Qualifications: Barrister/Solicitor (Nigeria), Solicitor (England & Wales)

Dr. Adeyemi’s research focuses on Climate Change, Energy Law, and Sustainable Finance, with an emphasis on regulatory frameworks for renewable energy and decarbonisation strategies in healthcare and urban sectors. He also explores corporate governance dynamics, financial regulation, and liability regimes in technology sectors.

His recent publications analyze Nigeria’s Electricity Act 2023, solar power in healthcare systems, and PSD2 impacts on European payments. Earlier works address corporate governance theory, money laundering prevention, and ISP liability under EU law.

Dr. Adeyemi advised on energy transactions, Fintech projects, and regulatory compliance in his legal career. His work bridges academic research with practical legal challenges in sustainability, corporate governance, and financial innovation.