Hakeem Seriki

Hakeem Seriki is an Associate Professor in Commercial Law at the School of Law, University of East Anglia. He is a qualified solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, with extensive experience in private practice at leading international law firms in London, focusing on commercial disputes in the oil and gas, energy, and telecoms sectors. He holds significant professional roles, including serving as the Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing for Postgraduate Courses and as a member of the International Executive Committee for the Faculty of Social Sciences.

His educational background includes a PhD in international commercial arbitration, though specific institutions are not mentioned in the text. His research is centered on international dispute resolution, particularly international arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, and commercial litigation, with regional emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. He also explores business human rights, especially the impact of foreign investment in extractive industries on indigenous communities.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on procedural and enforcement challenges in international arbitration, including anti-suit injunctions, enforcement of annulled awards, and institutional frameworks under AfCFTA. His work bridges academic rigor with practical application in global commercial law.

• Arbitration Editor, Journal of Business Law
• Deputy Editor, LCA Journal of Arbitration and Dispute Settlement
• Accredited trainer in international arbitration by Dubai Legal Affairs Department (2018)
• Member of arbitration panels: ICC Paris, ICC Nigeria, Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA), Mauritius Arbitration and Mediation Centre (MARC), Delos, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)

He supervises four PhD students and has advised several to completion. He has delivered training and participated in international events, including consultancy and speaking engagements in Thailand, Nigeria, Kuwait, and the UK. He has also contributed to post-Brexit legal services discussions with the UK Ministry of Justice.

He is involved in professional development through editorial roles, peer review, and participation in workshops and conferences globally. He is active in shaping arbitration practice and education, particularly in Africa and the Gulf region.