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Dapo Akande

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Public International Law

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

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UK Bar

Public International Law - London (Bar)

Band 1

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Dapo Akande is widely considered a thought leader in the field of PIL. He has appeared before the International Court of Justice and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, among other global forums. He is the Chichele Professor of Public International Law at the University of Oxford and an elected member of the United Nations International Law Commission.

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Dapo brings an excellent grasp of the law, very professional case management and excellent advocacy skills. He is an excellent mentor too.
Public International LawUK Bar
Dapo is a great person to work with. He has a very good advocacy manner.
Public International LawUK Bar
Dapo is absolutely fantastic.
Public International LawUK Bar
Dapo is excellent at explaining complex topics in simple terms. He is always on top of the legal developments and is able to deal with a number of different personalities.
Public International LawUK Bar