Victor Ediagbonya

Victor Ediagbonya is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the School of Business and Law, University of Brighton, where he joined in August 2022 and was promoted in September 2023. He previously served as a Lecturer in Law at the University of Essex Law School, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules.

His educational background includes:

• PhD, University of Essex
• LLB (Laws), Birkbeck, University of London
• LLM, BPP University

Victor is an expert in Comparative Corporate Governance, Financial Regulation, Fintech, Financial Inclusion, and Business and Human Rights, with a focus on developing and emerging markets. His research critically examines stakeholder dynamics, banking regulation, and ESG frameworks in jurisdictions like Nigeria. He is also a Barrister in England and Wales and a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

His recent publications form a cohesive body of work centered on governance, sustainability, and financial innovation in the Global South. Themes include mandatory CSR for banks, fintech regulation, gender and sustainability in corporate governance, and petroleum law in Nigeria. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging law, economics, and social impact.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Victor is actively engaged in research supervision and welcomes PhD students in areas such as corporate governance, ESG, fintech, consumer protection, and AI in financial systems. He has delivered external presentations on financial technology and sustainability, indicating active knowledge exchange. He has no listed grants, but his publication record and professional engagements suggest strong research activity.

He is involved in scholarly networks focused on sustainability, corporate responsibility, and financial regulation, with collaborations evident in co-authored works and conference presentations.