FIRM NEWS
KEY INNOVATIONS IN NIGERIA’S ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION BILL
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 [...]
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF NIGERIA’S DATA PROTECTION BUREAU (NDPB)
Download pdf Following the approval granted by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministry of Communications and [...]
DELAY ANALYSIS IN CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES
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 [...]
UNDERSTANDING THE NEW FRAMEWORK FOR INSURANCE WEB AGGREGATORS
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 [...]
SEC Issues Proposed Rules for Registration of Digital and Virtual Assets
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 [...]
AELEX is the exclusive contributor to the Inward Investment and International Taxation Review in Nigeria
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 [...]
Famous and well known marks action | AELEX successfully defends Mandarin
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 [...]
CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS RECOGNISES ǼLEX EXPERTISE
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 [...]
GROWTH OF HEALTHTECH IN NIGERIA
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 [...]
Davidson Oturu ranked as a leading lawyer in 2022
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 [...]
AELEX advices ShapShap as it secures funding from GreenTec Capital Partners
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 [...]
AELEX Ranked as a Leading Law Firm
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: [...]
CHAMBERS LITIGATION GLOBAL PRACTICE GUIDE FOR NIGERIA | 2022
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 [...]
AFCFTA – Settling and Clearing Payments in Africa through The Pan African Payment and Settlement System
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 [...]
AELEX Partner Recognized by WWL
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 [...]
AVCA REGIONAL SUMMIT
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 [...]
AELEX congratulates Global Citizen
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 [...]
ǼLEX Advises Glovo as it Expands its Operations to Nigeria
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 [...]
SEC Introduces New Custody Rules for Collective Investment Schemes and Mutual Funds
SEC Introduces New Custody Rules for Collective Investment Schemes and Mutual Funds
STATE OF AFFAIRS – Oil Mining Licence 11 (OML 11)- Shell v Federal Government of Nigeria
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 [...]