Chambers and Partners has once again recognised AELEX as a leading law firm in the Chambers Global 2026 rankings, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality legal advisory services and executing complex cross-border mandates across [...]
AELEX has been recognised in the 2026 Lexology Index rankings, underscoring the firm’s continued strength across key practice areas and jurisdictions. The firm recorded 37 recognitions, with 9 of our lawyers recognised across categories including [...]
AELEX is pleased to have represented the successful defendant, RETAIL SUPERMARKETS NIGERIA LIMITED (RSNL), in a suit instituted by UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC in SUIT NO: LD/ADR/3639/2021. Unilever Nigeria Plc alleged that after an internal financial [...]
The AELEX Arbitration Practice Group is delighted to present another edition of Arbitration Week, holding on 2–3 October 2025. The first day will be a virtual session on construction and infrastructure disputes in emerging markets, [...]
In March 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (“NDPC”) issued the Nigeria Data Protection Act (“NDPA”) General Application and Implementation Directive, 2025 (“GAID”). The GAID officially takes effect today, 19 September 2025 marking a new [...]
On Tuesday, 19th August, 2025, the International Trade Practice Group (ITPG) of ÆLEX led by Mrs. Rebecca Ebokpo, hosted the Annual ITPG webinar titled “Incoterms and International Trade: Navigating Risk, Responsibility, and Cross-border transactions” [...]
THE HIGH COURT OF LAGOS STATE UPHOLDS THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS’ OWNERSHIP OF PLOT PC 2A ON ENGINEERING CLOSE, VICTORIA ISLAND AND AWARDS DAMAGES IN THE SUM OF N100 MILLION AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR TRESSPASS.
AELEX Recognized as a Leading Firm in Chambers and Partners' 2025 Global Rankings
7 of our partners were recognised in various categories including Client Choice, Global Elite Thought Leaders, Thought Leaders – Africa, Recommended – Global, and Recommended –National. Lexology Index: Nigeria has been covering one of Africa's [...]
AELEX has once again been recognised as a Top Tier Firm in the 2024 IFLR1000 rankings for Sub-Saharan Africa! Our exceptional work is recognised in Nigeria and Ghana across key practice areas, including Banking, Capital [...]
AELEX is pleased to announce the admission of Rebecca Ebokpo into its partnership. This elevation is the culmination of her 13 years of dedicated service, hard work, and exceptional contributions to the firm. Rebecca joined [...]
International Women's Day marks the period when the world forms the shape of a heart in celebration of the resilience and strength of women, especially at the workplace. The year 2024 [...]
On 27th February 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria introduced the Expatriate Employment Levy (“EEL”), a mandatory contribution levied on employers who hire foreign workers in Nigeria. Download pdf Introduction [...]
The Technology, Media and Telecommunications Practice Group of ǼLEX Partners is organising its annual Webinar series for 2024, with the theme: "Start, Scale and Sustain”. The Webinar, which is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 29 [...]
What is the legal definition of a franchise? Nigeria does not have a specific franchise law and, as such, there is no legal definition of a franchise. However, the Nigerian International Franchising Association defines franchising [...]
ENS Africa in collaboration with ǼLEX Partners are pleased to invite Stakeholders to a joint webinar on the topic “INSIGHTS FROM NIGERIA’S INVESTMENT FACILITATION AGENCIES” Investment drives development. However, a major threat to foreign direct [...]
