Tobi Akinbiyi is a strategic and versatile legal practitioner whose practice spans Real Estate Law, Technology Law, and Corporate Commercial Law. Known for his precision, commercial awareness, and client-centric approach, Tobi brings over a decade of diverse experience to high-value transactions and advisory mandates.
He has led and advised on diverse real estate development and investment transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and lease structuring. His role extends into regulatory navigation and legal structuring for emerging asset classes like short-let property portfolios and diaspora-focused developments.
Tobi’s background in Technology Law includes negotiating tech-enabled service agreements, advising startups and established platforms on IP protection, compliance with data privacy laws, and legal risk across digital business models. He is passionate about the intersection of innovation and regulation, frequently advising tech founders on legal growth strategies. He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer for an indigenous technology company, overseeing products in the Health tech, edutech, ecommerce and Telecommunications VAS space.
In the corporate commercial space, Tobi has managed cross-border transactions, negotiated multi-batch investment deals, and delivered practical legal solutions across governance, operational compliance, and contract lifecycle management. His experience includes working with clients in financial services, real estate, and technology sectors, often acting as a strategic legal partner to executive teams. He has also managed projects as the lead project manager, executing IT-related solutions for government and private clients.
Tobi’s practice is anchored on deep legal insight, sound commercial judgment, and a commitment to excellence. He continues to contribute to industry knowledge through thought leadership, legal writing, and policy-facing advisory work.