Emmanuel Akinyemi

Principal Solicitor Silver & Slate Lawyers

Sydney, NSW

About Emmanuel

Emmanuel Akinyemi leads Silver & Slate Lawyers as the Principal Solicitor, bringing a commitment to social justice and fairness to his practice. His role involves advising landowners, developers, businesses, and individuals across planning and environment, property, commercial, insolvency, debt recovery, and dispute matters in Sydney. Emmanuel is dedicated to providing clear, strategic legal advice that helps manage risk and navigate complex regulatory frameworks. Clients rely on him for crucial decisions, whether dealing with council approvals, regulatory matters, or debt recovery. His direct involvement from strategic advice through to negotiation and court proceedings ensures clients understand their options clearly, with practical solutions aligned to their goals. With both Law and Finance qualifications, Emmanuel approaches legal matters with a strong commercial perspective, supporting broader business and financial outcomes. He is also responsible for setting firm strategy, maintaining professional standards, and driving market presence. Previously, as an Environmental Law Reporter for the Environment and Planning Law Association NSW, he honed his skills in research, analysis, and publication. He holds significant experience advocating in various courts including the Federal, Local, District, and Supreme Courts. Emmanuel has also acted in insolvency and restructuring matters and collaborated with various professionals to deliver commercial outcomes. His background includes a managerial role at Telstra where he developed team leadership and client relation skills, enhancing the store's performance and customer service excellence. Emmanuel's education includes a Bachelor of Laws and Business and Commerce from Western Sydney University, where he was actively involved in social justice initiatives, and Practical Legal Training from The College of Law Australia.