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July 2023

December 2022

TAX LEGISLATION SHOULD NOT APPLY TO TRADING CONDUCTED PRIOR TO ITS ENACTMENT

2022-12-13T09:36:44+01:00

On 27 June 2022, ǼLEX secured a landmark judgment for Accugas Limited (“Accugas”) at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court (“the “FHC) by moving the FHC to hold that the Finance Act, 2019 [...]

TAX LEGISLATION SHOULD NOT APPLY TO TRADING CONDUCTED PRIOR TO ITS ENACTMENT2022-12-13T09:36:44+01:00

Examining the Powers of the Federal Inland Revenue Service to Recover Unpaid Stamp Duties on Dutiable Instruments

2022-12-13T17:04:55+01:00

In this Article, our Olusina Sipasi and Merit Okafor Examine the powers of the federal Inland Revenue service to recover unpaid stamp duties on dutiable instruments, especially as it relates to financing transactions.

Examining the Powers of the Federal Inland Revenue Service to Recover Unpaid Stamp Duties on Dutiable Instruments2022-12-13T17:04:55+01:00

Getting the Deal Through Complex Commercial Litigation Guide for 2023 | Nigeria

2022-12-07T10:07:50+01:00

Our Adedapo Tunde Olowu SAN, Ngozi Efobi and Christabel Ndeokwelu authored the Nigerian chapter of Lexology’s Getting the Deal Through Complex Commercial Litigation Guide for 2023.   The 2023 chapter provides local insights into the [...]

Getting the Deal Through Complex Commercial Litigation Guide for 2023 | Nigeria2022-12-07T10:07:50+01:00

November 2022

Digital Economy | Africa’s Catalyst for Regional Growth and Transformation

2022-11-22T10:38:19+01:00

This year, we will be having another stellar panel discussing pertinent issues and the pivotal role Nigeria holds on the African continent. The wealth of knowledge and experience of the selected panel will enrich the [...]

Digital Economy | Africa’s Catalyst for Regional Growth and Transformation2022-11-22T10:38:19+01:00

September 2022

ǼLEX admits Tiwalola Osazuwa and Ugonna Ogbuagu into its partnership

2022-09-02T13:28:14+01:00

ǼLEX Partners, a leading law firm with offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Accra, has admitted two new partners into the practice with effect from 6th September 2022. The appointments reflect the firm's culture [...]

ǼLEX admits Tiwalola Osazuwa and Ugonna Ogbuagu into its partnership2022-09-02T13:28:14+01:00

August 2022

Third party funding in international arbitration | recent trends and developments

2022-08-16T11:51:51+01:00

You are invited to AELEX & ENSafrica’s joint webinar discussing 'Third party funding in international arbitration – recent trends and developments' taking place on Wednesday 7 September at 12:00pm GMT.  Although largely unregulated, third-party funding in [...]

Third party funding in international arbitration | recent trends and developments2022-08-16T11:51:51+01:00

June 2022

GAR Commercial Arbitration 2022 | Nigeria

2022-06-27T14:28:43+01:00

Our Managing Partner, Adedapo Tunde-Olowu, SAN, FCIArb, FCTI and senior associate, Oluwaseun Philip-Idiok recently authored the 2022 edition of the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Know-How on Commercial Arbitration in Nigeria The publication provides a detailed review of substantive and procedural laws [...]

GAR Commercial Arbitration 2022 | Nigeria2022-06-27T14:28:43+01:00

May 2022

ǼLEX successfully canvassed the position of law on the sanctity of a foreign jurisdiction clause in the contract of parties

2022-06-09T11:37:09+01:00

ǼLEX is pleased to have successfully canvassed the position of law on the sanctity of a foreign jurisdiction clause in the contract of parties. The High Court of Lagos State in Suit No: LD/ADR/3116/2020- Sqimnga Nigeria [...]

ǼLEX successfully canvassed the position of law on the sanctity of a foreign jurisdiction clause in the contract of parties2022-06-09T11:37:09+01:00

Trademark Infringement in Nigeria – Analysing the decisions in Fan Milk v. Mandarin Hotels

2022-05-19T17:31:32+01:00

The question of what constitutes trademark infringement in Nigeria is fundamental in the protection of intellectual property rights.  On 10th March 2022, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja delivered two judgements and established certain principles [...]

Trademark Infringement in Nigeria – Analysing the decisions in Fan Milk v. Mandarin Hotels2022-05-19T17:31:32+01:00

Intellectual property concerns for Social Media Influencers in Nigeria

2022-05-16T12:19:46+01:00

In today’s world, social media influencing has become a very lucrative venture. From Cristiano Ronaldo (who stands out as the highest-paid Instagram influencer in the world) earning a pay ranging from $619,497 to $1,000,000 per sponsored post to [...]

Intellectual property concerns for Social Media Influencers in Nigeria2022-05-16T12:19:46+01:00

April 2022

UNDERSTANDING THE NEW FRAMEWORK FOR INSURANCE WEB AGGREGATORS

2022-04-05T14:40:26+01:00

Pursuant to the powers conferred on the National Insurance Commission (the “Commission”) by the National Insurance Commission Act 1997 (the “NAICOM Act”), the Commission recently issued the Insurance Web Aggregators Operational Guidelines (the “Guidelines”).   [...]

UNDERSTANDING THE NEW FRAMEWORK FOR INSURANCE WEB AGGREGATORS2022-04-05T14:40:26+01:00

March 2022

SEC Issues Proposed Rules for Registration of Digital and Virtual Assets

2022-04-13T07:54:02+01:00

Download pdf Introduction In its drive to regulate digital/virtual assets, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released Proposed Rules for Registration of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and Proposed Rules on Issuance, Offering [...]

SEC Issues Proposed Rules for Registration of Digital and Virtual Assets2022-04-13T07:54:02+01:00

AELEX is the exclusive contributor to the Inward Investment and International Taxation Review in Nigeria

2022-03-23T11:25:47+01:00

AELEX is the exclusive contributor on the Nigerian Chapter of the 12th edition of The Inward Investment and International Taxation Review. The guide provides an overview of tax laws and regulations applicable in Nigeria and [...]

AELEX is the exclusive contributor to the Inward Investment and International Taxation Review in Nigeria2022-03-23T11:25:47+01:00
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