Energy and project finance
Worked on advice concerning a US$20 million renewable-energy project and the proposed establishment of a US$110 million biofuel plant through a public-private partnership.
Lawyer
Adedapo Emmanuel Esan
Adedapo is an advocate with experience in dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, financial regulatory compliance, private equity, maritime law, human rights and real estate.
LL.B.B.L.LL.M. in viewMediation
Professional Profile
Advocacy, transactions and regulatory insight.
Adedapo’s work combines litigation and dispute resolution with corporate transactions, financial regulatory compliance and commercial advisory. His experience includes work on renewable-energy, real-estate finance, biofuel, banking and insurance transactions, alongside complex litigation and arbitration matters.
He is committed to practical legal research, careful drafting, strategic execution and innovative legal solutions for emerging commercial and regulatory questions.
Current RoleLawyer
Agbaje, Agbaje & Co., Ibadan
Professional QualificationBarrister at Law
Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja
Postgraduate StudyLL.M. in view
Maritime and Commercial Law Practice
Professional Experience
Commercial work and courtroom experience.
From October 2023
Associate Lawyer · Olujinmi & Akeredolu
Advised on renewable-energy, real-estate finance, biofuel, merchant-bank and insurance transactions. Conducted research on complex corporate, financial and regulatory disputes; prepared court processes; supported mediation and arbitration; and appeared in notable civil, commercial and public-law matters.
December 2022 – October 2023
NYSC Associate · Olujinmi & Akeredolu
Handled court appearances and the filing of court processes, including work connected with election-petition proceedings.
March – May 2022
Law School Extern · Olujinmi & Akeredolu
Supported legal research and the preparation and review of court processes and legislative bills.
September 2019 – January 2020
Legal Adviser · RCCG Oyo Province 16 Youth and Young Adults
Provided legal advice, filed legal processes and drafted legal correspondence.
March – August 2019
Legal Intern · Ministry of Justice
Undertook legal research and prepared documents for filing in court.
February – June 2018
Legal Intern · Sanyaolu Akinyele & Co.
Drafted legal letters, filed court processes and participated in client interviews.
Selected Matter Experience
Transactions and contested matters.
Finance and acquisitions
Contributed to a US$22 million real-estate project-finance matter, a US$60 million debt/equity acquisition in a merchant bank and post-acquisition work concerning an insurance company.
Litigation research
Researched complex disputes involving corporate agreements, financial transactions, regulatory compliance and Nigerian legislation, including work connected with FRN v. Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd & Ors.
Mediation and arbitration
Supported mediation and arbitration work, including a dispute involving the Chartered Institute of Bankers, and work connected with an international arbitration following privatisation.
Selected Court Matters
P.D.P. v. I.N.E.C. & 3 Ors. — FHC/ABJ/CS/1767/2022
Oni & Anor. v. Oyebanji & 3 Ors.
FRN v. Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd & 7 Ors. — FHC/ABJ/CR/268/2016
NICON Insurance v. FGN & 5 Ors. — FCT/HC/CV/804/2016
FRN v. Aliyu Abatti — FHC/ABJ/CR/555/2023
Additional Court Matters
Hon. Justice Evelyn Ayandike & Anor. v. Transnational Corporation Plc
Federal Government of Nigeria Pension Transitional Arrangements Directorate v. NICON Insurance Ltd
Peter Obi v. INEC & 2 Ors.
Aisha Dahiru v. Ahmadu Fintiri & 2 Ors.
Education & Skills
Legal training and professional development.
2025 — In viewLL.M., Maritime & Commercial Law Practice
Lagos State University
November 2021 – September 2022B.L. — Second Class (Lower Division)
Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja
June 2014 – July 2019LL.B. — Second Class (Lower Division)
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
2011 – 2013West African Senior School Certificate
Adesina College, Akobo, Ibadan
2009Junior School Certificate
Christ the King Catholic College, Odolewu-Ijebu
Core Skills
Research and legal analysis · Legal drafting · Strategy and execution · Advocacy and public speaking · Critical and creative thinking · Project management · Civic and thoughtful leadership
Leadership & Service
University leadership experience.
Lord Chancellor
Students’ Union Judicial Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2017–2018.
State Counsel
Students’ Union Government Ministry of Justice, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016–2017.
Prima Strata Club
Served as Prima Social Scribe and Prima Master of Protocol in the Faculty of Law.
Hall leadership
Served as General Secretary of Angola Hall of Residence, Secretary of the Halls of Residence Council and Chairman of the Angola Hall Press Committee.