In a landmark judgement delivered on 10th March 2022, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja dismissed an Appeal seeking to set aside the ruling of the Registrar of Trademarks in respect [...]
We are proud to announce that AELEX, has once again been recognised for its expertise across Nigeria and Ghana, by Chambers and Partners. In the 2022 edition of Chambers Global, several of the firm’s lawyers achieve [...]
Healthcare technology, commonly referred to as “healthtech,” refers to startups that use technologies developed for the purpose of improving different aspects of the healthcare system. In Nigeria, healthtech has been on the rise with a [...]
We are pleased to note that our Davidson Oturu has been ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers and Partners in its 2022 Fintech Guide. This is in recognition of his thought leadership and continuous contributions to the fintech [...]
AELEX is pleased to have advised ShapShap Logistics as it secures significant funding from GreenTec Capital Partners to accelerate its scaling process. ShapShap Logistics , a #logitech startup led by Khalil Halilu, is an on-demand delivery service that provides an all-in-one platform designed to ease [...]
We are pleased to announce that AELEX has been ranked by Chambers and Partners as a leading law firm in its 2022 Global Fintech Guide. In describing the practice, sources are quoted as saying: “They are excellent. They have [...]
Our Adedapo Tunde-Olowu, SAN, FCIArb, FCTI, Ugonna Ogbuagu and Grace Ezinne Nwaigwe recently contributed to the Nigeria Edition of the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide: Litigation 2022. The Litigation 2022 Guide provides the latest legal information on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, [...]
On 1 January 2021 , a new era began in Africa with the commencement of trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (“AfCFTA”) regime. The AfCFTA seeks to create a single market for goods [...]
We are pleased to note that our Davidson Oturu has been recognised as a #Global Leader and #Thought Leader in #Fintech by Who's Who Legal in its 2021 rankings. Davidson is described by Who's Who [...]
The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) Regional Summit is scheduled for 30th September 2021 with the theme "Unpacking Indicators, Innovation & Impact: What’s Next for Private Capital in Africa?" Speakers at the [...]
AELEX congratulates our client, Global Citizen - a charitable organisation working to end extreme poverty - on the successful 24-hour Live charity concert it recently organised which was targeted to raise awareness on climate change, vaccine inequality [...]
AELEX is excited to be advising Glovo as it launches its operations In Nigeria. Glovo, a Spanish Unicorn, is a multi-category on-demand delivery app, and its launch in Nigeria is part of its continued market [...]
SEC Introduces New Custody Rules for Collective Investment Schemes and Mutual Funds
AELEX represented the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in a landmark decision involving the renewal of the Oil Mining Licence 11 (OML 11). At the Federal High Court, SPDC was successful as the Court entered judgment [...]
We are delighted to announce our Tiwalola Osazuwa, Chioma Olibie and Olubusola Oyeyosola were recognized within the Rising Star category of the newly released 31st Edition of the IFLR1000 , the international guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms [...]
We are delighted to announce that IFLR1000 , the international guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers, has highlighted our firm and lawyers in its newly released list of 2021 rankings. Six of [...]
ǼLEX has been recognised by Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 100 as having one of the leading arbitration practices. This is the 14th edition of Global Arbitration Review's GAR 100, a guide to the top 100 law firms with international [...]
We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the IFLR Africa Awards 2021. The categories include: Law Firm of the Year: Nigeria (Capital Markets) Law Firm of the Year: Nigeria (M&A) Law [...]
ǼLEX is excited to have been engaged to draft a Startup Bill for Nigeria. The Bill is a joint initiative by Nigeria’s tech startup ecosystem and the Presidency to harness the potential of Nigeria's digital economy [...]
Congratulations! ǼLEX is delighted to announce the promotion of 3 exceptional individuals who are now senior associates in the firm. Their specialisations cut across different practice groups within the firm as Frances Obiago [...]
