Beverley A Agbakoba-Onyejianya

Mediator | Lawyer | Governance Compliance and Regulatory (GRC) advisor | Sports, Entertainment and Technology law

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Beverley, has over a decade of experience in regulatory and compliance in Financial Services across Nigeria and the UK, is a versatile professional. Specialising in corporate and commercial matters, she covers areas such as start-ups, entertainment, technology, employment, and intellectual property law. Beverley is also an accomplished sports governance and policy expert, contributing significantly to the updated National Sports Policy for Nigeria in 2022.As a thought leader, Beverley has authored numerous articles and publications on sports law, entertainment law, compliance, and governance, showcasing her expertise. In addition to her role as a dispute resolution professional, she serves as a mediator and arbitrator, particularly excelling in sports dispute resolution. Beverley holds accreditation as a Mediator with the Lagos Multidoor Court and Lagos Court of Arbitration, and she is a member of the FIFA mediation panel and Sports Resolution International panel since 2022. She actively contributes to the industry, being a member of Women in Sports Law (WISL), Switzerland, and holding he position of Chairperson in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Business Law (SBL) - Sports, Entertainment, and Technology Committee. Furthermore, she is a member of the NBA Lagos Chapter Sports committee. Beyond her professional commitments, Beverley is the founder of the Lagos Tigers Football Club, a grassroots youth football academy in Lagos, reflecting her passion for youth sports development. Her influence extends globally as she is a sought-after speaker at international and national conferences covering sports governance, intellectual property, regulatory and compliance, and personal development. Fluent in English and French, Beverley is a dynamic figure contributing significantly to the intersection of law, sports, and entertainment. Beverley recently received the Executive Presence Lawyer Award (Female category)from the Business of Law Awards.

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Key Policy & Governance projects:

Development of the updated National Sports Policy for Nigeria, Development of a National policy for the creative sector in Nigeria. Development of a Bill for Geographical Indications for Nigeria.

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Dispute Resolution:

Accredited Mediator with the Lagos Multidoor Court and Lagos Court of Arbitration.

FIFA mediation panel and the Sports Resolution International panel in 2022.

She assists clients with complex sports petitions and renders her sports dispute resolution expertise.

She also handles commercial disputes involving banking , debt recovery, financial services, etc.

 

Professional memberships:

Women in Sports Law (WISL), Switzerland,

Chairperson of the NBASBL, Sport, Entertainment and Media Committee. Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK, Nigeria Branch.