Adeniyi Duale is a Founding Partner at Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, where he leads the firm’s Private Equity/Venture Capital and Energy and Natural Resources practice groups. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Adeniyi is a trusted advisor in banking and finance, private equity, and energy law, playing a critical role in high-value transactions across key sectors.

Recognized for his strategic legal insight, Adeniyi has advised numerous top-tier companies, offering commercially focused legal solutions that support growth, compliance, and successful deal execution. His thought leadership is reflected in his role as a frequent speaker and facilitator at both local and international legal seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Adeniyi recently completed the prestigious High-Performance Board Member Program at IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Barcelona, further enhancing his governance and advisory capabilities for corporate boards and executive leadership.

Passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, Adeniyi actively supports start-ups and emerging businesses, helping them scale into wider markets through strategic legal guidance. His deep sector knowledge and dedication to client success have made him a leading voice in private equity law and energy and natural resources in Nigeria and across Africa.