Abiola Aderibigbe

Abiola Aderibigbe has a diverse work experience in the legal and construction industries. They began their career as a Paralegal/Junior Lawyer at Mott MacDonald, where they handled debt recovery, dispute matters, and reviewed commercial and construction contracts. They then worked as a Paralegal and later as an Associate/Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell, focusing on both contentious and non-contentious work in the construction and engineering field. At METKA EGN, they worked as a Solicitor in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction team. They also had roles as a Solicitor at BWL Group and Yondr Group, where they dealt with various legal matters related to real estate, construction, and infrastructure. Abiola further expanded their expertise as a Legal Counsel at Balfour Beatty, specializing in real estate, construction, infrastructure, and engineering. They held the position of Legal & Compliance Counsel as a volunteer for the International Organisation for Peace-Building and Social Justice. Currently, Abiola is the Group Head of Legal & Commercial at BESA Group, where they provide legal and commercial advice and represent the interests of the association's members. They also have experience in academia as a Visiting Lecturer/Supervisor at the University of Greenwich and as an Academic Reviewer for the Journal of Construction Business and Management at the University of Cape Town.

Abiola Aderibigbe's education history is as follows:

Abiola Aderibigbe pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering & the Built Environment from Liverpool John Moores University from 2021 to 2026. Before that, from 2017 to 2019, Abiola completed a Master of Laws (LL.M) with a specialization in Corporate Finance, including Project Finance, Banking & Securities Law, from the University of Westminster.

Abiola Aderibigbe also obtained a postgraduate diploma in International Legal Practice, known as the Legal Practice Course (LPC), from The University of Law. The dates of completion for this certification are not provided.

Furthermore, Abiola Aderibigbe holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Honors in Law from the University of Surrey. However, the specific dates of completion for this degree are not mentioned.

In terms of additional certifications, Abiola Aderibigbe is admitted as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Additionally, Abiola is also admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in the Republic of Ireland by the Law Society of Ireland. The exact months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.