About
HOMEABOUTOUR TEAMDR. GEORGE AKPANRITA LUKPATAPRACTICE AREASCross-Border Commercial DealsCorporate & Commercial TransactionsEmployment & Labour LawEnergy Law & Oil and GasEstate Planning and AdministrationNotary Public & Commissioner For Oaths ServicesPersonal Injury LawRegulatory & Compliance AdvisoryReal Estate LawFAQBLOG1 (877) 529-9498MenuClose HOMEABOUTOUR TEAMDR. GEORGE AKPANRITA LUKPATAPRACTICE AREASCross-Border Commercial DealsCorporate & Commercial TransactionsEmployment & Labour LawEnergy Law & Oil and GasEstate Planning and AdministrationNotary Public & Commissioner For Oaths ServicesPersonal Injury LawRegulatory & Compliance AdvisoryReal Estate LawFAQBLOG1 (877) 529-9498 George Akpan, Ph.D. is the Managing Counsel at The Fortress Law (“TFL”).Dr. George brings a rare blend of academic excellence, global legal experience, and practical business insight to TFL. A dual-qualified lawyer (Canada and Nigeria), George is a seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience in Corporate Commercial Law, Oil and Gas Law, Energy Law, Foreign Investment Law, Regulatory Compliance, Dispute Resolution, and Public Policy. Dr George has extensive experience across various industries and regions. Dr George Akpan’s expertise is highly sought after.
Education
Ph.D., National University of Singapore
LL.M (with Distinction), University of Dundee, UK(Petroleum Law)
LL.M, University of Lagos (Corporate Law)
LL.B (Hons), University of Uyo (Best Graduating Student in Law)
Visiting Fellow, Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo