ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode

ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode are proud to be Headline Sponsors of the 18th Annual International Business Law Conference, hosted by the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA SBL), which begins today.   As a longstanding partner of NBA-SBL, we are honoured to continue our support of the association, and this distinguished event. The conference, taking place from June 26-28 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, will focus on the theme "Survive and THRIVE."   We invite you to view our video message on our inclusion, gender diversity, and innovation prepared for the delegates. #AlukoandOyebode #GenderDiversity #Inclusion #Innovation #NBASBL #NBASBL2024 #SurviveandThrive #oneALN

Today, we celebrate World Sustainability Day, a reminder of our collective responsibility to create a greener and more sustainable future for generations ahead. Sustainable practices are not just an obligation; they are an opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and create lasting positive change. Let us commit to integrating sustainability into our daily lives and business strategies, fostering a healthier environment and a more equitable society. Together, we can drive the transformation towards a sustainable future. #WorldSustainabilityDay #SustainableFuture #oneALN

At ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode, investing in the growth of our people is at the heart of our purpose. Today, our Managing Partner, Reginald Udom, visited our Senior Associate, Leresimi Philips, who is currently on an international secondment in London. Hearing firsthand about her experience and how she is embracing this opportunity was fulfilling. Seeing our team members thrive and gain new perspectives reaffirms our commitment to developing well-rounded, globally-minded lawyers. We are proud to support such talented individuals on their journeys. In this photo: Managing Partner, Reginald Udom, and Senior Associate, Leresimi Philips. #AlukoandOyebode #TeamAO #ProfessionalGrowth #GlobalExperience #LawFirmLife #SecondmentProgram #ALN #CareerGrowth

Our Co-Founder, Gbenga Oyebode, Senior Partner, Tunde Fagbohunlu, SAN, Partners Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN and Adeolu Idowu will be joining distinguished ALN colleagues to host leading General Counsel from top multinationals with an Africa-wide presence at the GC Forum during the Dubai Arbitration Week (DAW), from 11 to 15 November 2024. The DAW is a pivotal event in the global arbitration calendar, providing a forum for impactful dialogue among top practitioners worldwide. If you’ll be in the UAE during this period and would like to connect or participate in our activities, please rsvp at: https://lnkd.in/d_sMW8tD #AlukoandOyebode #DubaiArbitrationWeek #ALN #GCForum #InternationalArbitration #DAW2024

#MaritimeMondayTitbits | Did you know that the traditional limit to a country’s Continental Shelf is 200 nautical miles, but that Nigeria recently received confirmation from the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf to increase Nigeria’s continental shelf to 220 nautical miles? It has also been reported that Nigeria is seeking to increase her Exclusive Economic Zone. #AlukoandOyebode #ContinentalShelf #Nigeria #MarineResources #UNCommission #ExclusiveEconomicZone #OceanGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #NauticalMiles #Geopolitics #EnvironmentalAwareness #NigeriaMaritime #oneALN

The third session on “Financing Renewable Energy Projects in Africa” delved into the strategies for making capital more accessible as well as financing measures to scale Africa’s renewable energy future. This session explored crucial regulatory measures needed to mitigate risks and considered the role of domestic financial institutions in ensuring long-term investment. On this session, we were delighted to have Douglas “Pug”Bennet, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Africa GreenCo, Felix Brand, ED, Energy and Infrastructure, Cygnum Capital, Mark Crossley, CFO, Solarcentury Africa, Alex Gospodinov, CEO, hooracán, Oghogho Makinde, Partner, ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode, Wolemi Esan SAN, Deputy Managing Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi and Oghale-Evi Onwusah, M.Sc, FCCA, Financial Controller, Tetracore Energy Group share key industry insights.

The ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode Capital Markets Insight is a quarterly report providing updates on laws, regulations, and other activities in the Nigerian capital markets. This edition outlines updates from regulators of different capital market segments in Nigeria for the third quarter of 2024. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eMtHq3R6 #AlukoandOyebode #CapitalMarkets #AOCMQuarterly #Nigeria #RegulationsUpdate #QuarterlyReport #FinancialNews #SustainableFinance #InvestorInsights #MarketUpdates #oneALN

#FlashbackFriday | Managing Associate Tochukwu Anaenugwu and Senior Associates Onyinyechi Iwuoha, Tamilore Oluwalaiye, Michael Nwanneka, Kareemat Ijaiya, Yoma Odjighoro, Timothy Ogele, and Associate Tamilore Sowunmi engaged in a luncheon discussion with Alex Calloway, International Transaction Advisor – UK Counsel at N. Dowuona and Company, Ghana, a few weeks ago. #AlukoandOyebode

It has been said that the crimes of money laundering and terrorism financing can lead to instability which can in turn weaken law and order, governance, regulatory effectiveness, foreign investments, and international capital inflow in the countries in which they are perpetuated. There is no gainsaying that money laundering and terrorism financing have global consequences in spite of the country in which these crimes are perpetuated. It is therefore, no surprise that various countries across the globe including Nigeria have enacted various laws to counter money laundering and terrorism financing. Whilst this article does not seek to drill down on the crimes mentioned above, it however, aims to discuss the interaction between the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria and the age-long principle of Attorney-Client privilege. The Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011 was enacted in Nigeria to strengthen the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9DJxfkt 📝 Oluwatosin Iyayi, Partner | Olamide Sholabomi, Senior Associate | Chidiebere Ironuru, Associate #AlukoandOyebode #MoneyLaundering #TerrorismFinancing #FinancialCrime #Governance #AttorneyClientPrivilege #Nigeria #AML #CFT #LegalReform #InternationalLaw #Compliance #EconomicStability #RegulatoryFramework #ForeignInvestment #oneALN

#FintechFriday | Last week, we highlighted commercial papers as a means of raising capital in Nigeria. This week, we briefly explore the eligibility criteria for companies, including startups, seeking to issue and quote their CPs on the FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited platform. Slide ⬅️ to read more. #AlukoandOyebode #CommercialPapers #Fintech #Startup #CapitalRaising #FMDQ #Nigeria #Finance #Startups #DebtSecurities #Investment #FinancialInclusion #BusinessGrowth #CorporateFinance #oneALN