Dayo previously practiced at Bennett Jones LLP, one of Canada’s leading national law firms, where he worked on high-value transactions and major energy and infrastructure projects, including multibillion-dollar acquisitions and complex commercial arrangements. He also served in-house as Legal Counsel at the Alberta Energy Regulator, advising on project approvals, regulatory compliance, enforcement, and hearings. Earlier in his career, he practiced law in Lagos for several years at leading law firms, advising on oil and gas, power, and infrastructure transactions, including cross-border mandates and project financings.

Dayo was the John Ballem QC Fellow in Energy Law at the Canadian Institute of Resources Law (CIRL) and has contributed meaningfully to scholarship in energy and environmental law. His academic background and work reflect a sustained engagement with energy, energy transition, environmental law, resource development, and emerging technologies.

Clients value his ability to combine deep legal expertise with commercial judgment, delivering clear, practical, and business-oriented advice on complex matters.

Dayo has received several awards and recognitions, including being named one of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 under 40 (Class of 2025) and among the University of Calgary’s “brightest lights.”

Beyond his legal practice, Dayo is active in professional and community leadership. He served as President of Global Lawyers of Canada and as a director of the Internationally Trained Lawyers’ Network, Canada. He is also a co-founder and director of the African Scholars Initiative, a Canadian charitable organization that provides mentorship to bright scholars of African descent.

Outside of law, Dayo is a talented musician, proficient in 17 musical instruments, including the piano, guitar, saxophone, and drums.