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 [...]
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 [...]
On Tuesday, 10 May 2022 the Nigerian Senate passed the Arbitration and Mediation Bill (“the Bill”), which will repeal the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Chapter A.18, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 which became [...]
Download pdf Following the approval granted by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on the 4th [...]
When delay claims in construction disputes are referred to arbitration, parties invite experts (delay or quantum experts) to substantiate their delay claims. In supporting parties’ delay claims, these experts adopt several delay analysis methods to [...]
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”). [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
