Prince Adedamola Aderemi

Position: Executive Director
Categories: Board of Directors

Adedamola Olasupo Aderemi is an accomplished barrister and solicitor, dual-qualified in Nigeria and the UK, with over four decades of experience across academia, litigation, and high-profile corporate cases. He holds a distinguished educational background, having completed his LL. B and LL.M at the University of Ife, and being called to the Nigerian and English Bars. His career spans both continents and is marked by landmark legal achievements and contributions to academic law publications.

Mr. Aderemi began his career in Nigeria as a legislative aide and later as a State Counsel, before moving into academia as a law lecturer at the University of Ife. Here, he played a pivotal role in establishing ‘Jurisconsultus,’ the university’s practice arm, and served on the editorial board for the university’s law publications. He then transitioned into consultancy and private practice with leading law firms in Nigeria and the UK, including notable roles at Chambers of W Forster-Jones in London and S O Ajayi & Co in Lagos, building a reputation for excellence in criminal, immigration, and human rights law, among others.

His legal practice has taken him to prestigious courts, including a landmark case before the English House of Lords, which redefined legal precedent on domicile in international law. In the corporate sector, Mr. Aderemi has provided legal counsel on major transactions across oil & gas, energy, hospitality, and insurance, including cases involving high-level governance and international business in Nigeria, Ghana, Dubai, and the UK. He has also held key editorial roles, including as editor of the CAC International Journal.

Beyond his legal work, Mr. Aderemi is a respected corporate leader, having been the Foundation Managing Director of Ovation International and a Foundation Director of Energy Bank in Ghana. He is an active board member at the Premier University of Sao Tome. Known for his intellectual curiosity, he enjoys sports, reading, and politics, making him not only a leader in the legal field but also a well-rounded individual with varied interests and contributions.

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