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Join our team at the Ciarb Nigeria Annual Conference holding in Abuja, starting today and ending on Friday, 8th November. Our Partner, Mr. Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN, FCIArb, FCTI accompanied by Senior Associate, Christabel Ndeokwelu and Associate, Ndentuokid Essang are at the conference, contributing to the conversation. . Feel free to reach out to them at the event. #CIArb #Arbitration #DisputeResolution #AELEX #CIArbNigeria

Join us at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Annual Conference, holding from 6th to 8th November, 2024, at the Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja. The theme of the conference is "Fresh Perspectives: Back to Basics ADR". AELEX is a proud sponsor of this event. Consistently ranked as one of 100 leading arbitration firms in the world by the Global Arbitration Review (GAR), AELEX has one of the largest dispute resolution team in West Africa. We are committed to advancing the field of arbitration and our delegates look forward to contributing to the conversation and striking up new connections. #CIArb #Arbitration #DisputeResolution #AELEX #CIArbNigeria #GAR100firms #Arbitrationfirm #NigeriaArbitration

Our Partner, Chinyerugo Ugoji will be attending Africa Energy Week taking place from the 4th – 8th November, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. As a platform for advancing sustainable energy solutions across the continent, the theme of the event is “Invest in African Energies: Energy Growth Through an Enabling Environment” and it will provide valuable insights into emerging trends, policy shifts, and investment opportunities in Africa’s energy sector. Chinyerugo looks forward to engaging with industry leaders and contributing to discussions on Africa’s energy future. Feel free to reach out to him and network at the event. #AfricaEnergyWeek #AELEX #EnergyLeadership #Africa #Energy

Our, Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN, FCIArb, FCTI, took the stage at the 1st Annual Multi-Door Courthouses and Alternative Dispute Resolution Stakeholders Summit. As the moderator of the panel discussion on “ADR as a Tool for Dispute Prevention and Resolution for Entrepreneurs,” he led a captivating conversation. The panel, chaired by Hon. Justice O.A. Ipaye, featured distinguished panelists: Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Mrs. Bukola Smith, Mrs. Erics-Sobukonla Oluwafunmilayo, and Emeka Obegolu, SAN, PhD. The session provided invaluable insights into how MSMEs can harness ADR mechanisms to safeguard their business interests and avoid costly legal battles. #AELEX #ADR #DisputeResolution #Entrepreneurship #LegalInsights #MultiDoorCourthouses

AELEX has contributed to Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law with the latest Q&A guide on Intellectual Property Transactions in Nigeria. Authored by our Tiwalola Osazuwa, Partner in our Intellectual Property Practice Group, Senior Associate, Adeoluwa Ademola, and Associate, Emmanuella Nyong, this comprehensive overview offers valuable insights into: • IP Assignment and Licensing - Critical formalities and best practices • Mergers & Acquisitions - IP due diligence essentials and transaction considerations • R&D Collaborations - Structuring agreements on improvements and joint ownership • Technology Transfers & Competition Law - Key compliance issues impacting IP development This resource is designed for those navigating IP law in Nigeria, including corporate counsel, IP professionals, and business leaders. To read the full article and deepen your understanding of the evolving IP landscape in Nigeria, click here: https://lnkd.in/dEqcQSnN #AELEX #IntellectualProperty #ThomsonReuters #Nigeria #IPLaw #LegalInsights #CorporateLaw

Five minutes with … Chinyerugo Ugoji, AELEX The Lagos-based M&A lawyer explains why cultivating relationships is an essential part of his job and why recognising the unique dynamics of a deal is key to success https://lnkd.in/g6n5WqMg

Our Tiwalola Osazuwa, Partner in our M&A Practice Group, will lead a session at the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA SBL) Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring Training, covering "Mergers: Preliminary Considerations & Transaction Structuring." Tune in for insights into: - Key merger strategies and transaction structures - Essential considerations for structuring mergers - An overview of the merger process and timelines This virtual session is designed for NBA-SBL members. Click the link to register: https://lnkd.in/eY7wzP6W #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateRestructuring #AELEX #NBASBL #LegalTraining

Our partner, Mr. Chinyerugo Ugoji was recently featured in the IFLR publication, "Five Minutes with...". "Five Minutes with... " is a light-hearted interview with a partner in the banking, capital markets, ESG or M&A practices and Chinyerugo was featured for his M&A work. According to the IFLR, this is the first time that a Nigerian law firm and its partner have been featured in this publication. In the interview, Chinyerugo shares his journey, professional insights, and advice, offering this gem to young professionals charting a path in M&A: "The biggest misconception about being an M&A lawyer is that it’s glamorous; the real work lies in building commercial knowledge and honing technical and soft skills.” To read this interesting conversation, click the link here: https://lnkd.in/dZZAJ9wN #AELEX #MALawyer #CorporateLaw #CareerMilestone #IFLR5minuteswith #IFLR

Our Senior Partner, Theophilus Emuwa and Senior Associate, Jibrin Dasun, will be attending the 76th International Fiscal Association (IFA) Congress, holding in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 27 to 31, 2024. This marks the first IFA Congress held on the African continent. The annual IFA Congress brings together over 2,000 tax experts from corporations, governments, academia, and advisory firms worldwide, offering a unique platform for discussing critical international tax issues.  Theophilus heads our tax practice and is also the Vice Chair of IFA Nigeria. If you are attending the Congress and would like to explore opportunities for collaboration or connect with our team, please feel free to reach out to Theophilus and Jibrin directly or send them an email via aelexdelegates@aelex.com to arrange a meeting. #AELEX #TaxCollaboration #AfricaRising #GlobalTaxLandscape #Tax #IFA #Annualcongress

Our Senior Partner, Lawrence Fubara Anga, SAN, FCIArb, FCTI, represented AELEX at the AFSIC - Investing in Africa 2024 conference. One of the largest and most influential African investment forums held outside Africa, AFSIC - Investing in Africa brought together top investors and organisations to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the African market. AELEX remains committed to supporting Africa's growth and development. Our attendance at AFSIC - Investing in Africa conference enabled us to facilitate valuable connections that can foster meaningful investments into Africa’s future. The event also offered a unique opportunity to reconnect with our friends from Meritas Law Firms Worldwide. Vicky Berrington #AFSIC2024 #InvestingInAfrica #AELEX #Africa #LawFirm #Meritas