SEC Introduces New Custody Rules for Collective Investment Schemes and Mutual Funds
AelexIT2021-09-20T13:18:17+01:00SEC Introduces New Custody Rules for Collective Investment Schemes and Mutual Funds
September 2021
STATE OF AFFAIRS – Oil Mining Licence 11 (OML 11)- Shell v Federal Government of Nigeria
AelexIT2021-09-03T11:09:16+01:00AELEX 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 [...]
August 2021
ǼLEX lawyers recognized in the latest release of 31st edition of IFLR1000
AelexIT2021-08-31T16:45:24+01:00We 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 [...]
ǼLEX Partners recognized in the latest release of 31st edition of IFLR1000
AelexIT2021-08-31T16:38:16+01:00We 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 Named to 2021 GAR 100 by Global Arbitration Review
AelexIT2021-08-13T15:13:08+01:00ǼLEX 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 [...]
ǼLEX shortlisted across categories of the IFLR Africa Awards 2021
AelexIT2021-08-11T09:50:26+01:00We 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 [...]
July 2021
ǼLEX engaged to draft a Startup Bill for Nigeria.
AelexIT2021-07-26T09:24:10+01:00ǼLEX 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 [...]
June 2021
We Celebrate our new Senior Associates
AelexIT2021-07-07T13:09:34+01:00Congratulations! 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 [...]
Technology, Media and Telecommunications Webinar 2021
AelexIT2021-07-23T11:49:36+01:00The AELEX Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice group presents its 2021 Webinar themed-”"THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN NIGERIA”. The webinar promises a line-up of seasoned experts (speakers) in technology and related fields, within and beyond [...]
Data Protection – Frequently Asked Questions
AelexIT2021-06-10T11:56:46+01:00The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) had set a revised deadline (June 30 2021) for filing of data protection audit by data controllers. With the deadline fast approaching, we share some frequently asked questions (FAQ) [...]
April 2021
ǼLEX Partner Appointed into the Oil and Gas Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) Body of Neutrals of the DPR
AelexIT2021-07-05T13:22:45+01:00ǼLEX congratulates our Mrs Funke Adekoya SAN on her appointment into the Oil and Gas Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) Body of Neutrals of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). The ADRC was established to [...]
March 2021
FUNKE ADEKOYA (SAN) APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF THE ILFA
AelexIT2021-03-26T05:41:31+01:00AELEX heartily congratulates our Funke Adekoya SAN on her appointment as the President of the ILFA. ILFA’s mission is to build legal excellence in Africa by providing access to advanced legal training, networking opportunities and education for African [...]
Framework for Quick Response (QR) Code Payments in Nigeria
AelexIT2021-03-21T16:13:47+01:00The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently released the Framework for Regulatory Sandbox Operations and the Framework for Quick Response (QR) Code Payments in Nigeria. According to the CBN, the frameworks are aimed at strengthening [...]
February 2021
ǼLEX LAUNCHES ITS FINTECH CENTRE
AelexIT2021-02-28T15:23:49+01:00The Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Practice Group of ǼLEX has commenced the operation of the ǼLEX FinTech Centre ("the Centre") from today, 1st March 2021! The Centre, which is a virtual hub for all registered [...]
ǼLEX PARTNER LISTED AS A RECOMMENDED EXPERT
AelexIT2021-07-05T13:27:03+01:00Our Davidson Oturu has been listed as a recommended expert in the 2021 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. According to WTR, "Davidson knows what it takes to secure the right results". [...]
ǼLEX SENIOR ASSOCIATE LISTED AS RECOMMENDED EXPERT
AelexIT2021-07-05T13:35:50+01:00A Senior Associate in our Intellectual Property Practice Group, Tiwalola Osazuwa, has been listed as a recommended expert in the 2021 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. According to WTR, our Tiwa is [...]
ǼLEX RECOGNISED AS A RECOMMENDED FIRM
AelexIT2021-02-18T21:55:31+01:00ǼLEX is delighted to announce that ithas been recognised as a recommended firm in the 2021 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. The WTR 1000 2021 reveals the leading international trademark practitioners from [...]
December 2020
ǼLEX PARTNER RANKED AS A LEADING LAWYER BY CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS
AelexIT2021-07-05T13:39:40+01:00We are pleased to announce that our Davidson Oturu has been ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers and Partners in its 2021 Fintech Guide. In describing Davidson, the Guide quotes sources as saying: "He [...]
AELEX PARTNER CONFERRED WITH THE RANK OF SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA
AelexIT2020-12-17T02:59:11+01:00On Monday, 14th December 2020, our Lawrence Fubara Anga (LFA) was formally conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. A decorated lawyer and seasoned advocate, LFA is qualified to practice law in three jurisdictions (Nigeria, Ghana, [...]
November 2020
AELEX Partner, Lawrence Fubara Anga (LFA), elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
AelexIT2020-11-16T11:45:43+01:00Congratulations to our Partner, Lawrence Fubara Anga (LFA), on his elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Speaking on the elevation, the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) stated that "the rank of Senior [...]