Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya

Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejanya is a Partner and Head of the Sports, Entertainment and Technology (SET) Practice. She is a highly accomplished legal, regulatory, and compliance professional with over two decades of experience across Nigeria and the United Kingdom. She began her career in financial services regulation and compliance in the UK and has since built a distinguished practice spanning corporate and commercial law, governance, and policy advisory. Her expertise covers Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Entertainment Law, Employment Law, International Trade Law, Intellectual Property, Start-Up and Technology Law, and regulatory compliance. She is also a Notary Public of Nigeria and is widely recognised for her leadership at the intersection of law, business strategy, sports, entertainment, and the creative industries.

Beverley advises multinational corporations, public institutions, private enterprises, start-ups, and industry stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory, and governance matters. Her practice combines deep legal expertise with strategic advisory capabilities in corporate and commercial transactions, governance and compliance frameworks, policy development and institutional reform, international and cross-border advisory, and the sports, entertainment, and technology sectors. She has played a leading role in shaping policy initiatives and legal reforms across sports administration, the creative economy, intellectual property, and emerging technology, helping clients navigate evolving regulatory landscapes while supporting innovation and sustainable growth.

A respected thought leader, Beverley has authored numerous publications on corporate governance, entertainment law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, sports law, and technology law. Her insights have contributed to industry discussions on legal reform, business innovation, and governance best practices. She is also a highly sought-after trainer, speaker, and facilitator, having delivered hundreds of capacity-building programmes for corporations, government agencies, professional bodies, and international organisations. Through her advisory, advocacy, and training work, Beverley continues to influence policy, strengthen institutions, and support businesses in achieving legal compliance, operational excellence, and long-term commercial success.

Year joined firm: 2017