OAL is pleased to announce its Startup Growth Capsule, an exciting legal and business accelerator initiative of its Sports, Entertainment and Technology (SET) practice group. The program which began in March 2021 followed a competitive selection process and has seen six startups accepted into the maiden cohort of the OAL Startup Growth Capsule, 2021. …
Broadcasting rights (also known as media rights) are legal rights which a broadcasting organisation owns and negotiates for the purpose of commercial exploitation. In sports, copyright and related rights, particularly those relating to broadcasting, underpin the relationship between sport, television and other media. Television and media organisations have been known to enter bidding wars…
The family of the late Peju Ugboma, supported by friends, colleagues and their lawyers, held a Media briefing on the painful loss of their wife, sister, Aunt, daughter, on Tuesday May 18, 2021 at our Ikoyi office. Our Managing Partner, Mrs. Yvonne Ezekiel at the briefing said Olisa Agbakoba Legal(OAL) has been retained to…
Thinking about How to sue someone in Nigeria? Generally, instituting an action against a person in Nigeria can be straightforward. However, it is advisable that other modes of settling disputes be explored before a trip to the court room is made. For example, the claimant may consider ADR mechanisms such as – Arbitration, Conciliation, Negotiation,…
A company incorporated in Nigeria can be sued in its name. This ability to be sued stems from the corporate principle of “corporate legal personality” which suggest that upon incorporation, a company takes up a legal identity. It should be noted that this principle also allows the company to sue. An incorporated company in Nigeria…
What Does a Startup Lawyer Do? Before we dive into what a startup lawyer really does, it is essential to first of consider what a ‘startup’ is, the legal needs of a startup and the role of a startup lawyer. What is a Startup: So what is a Startup you ask? Well, according…
In Nigeria, document authentication entails the procedure of certifying documents, while document legalization entails the certification of a document that has already been authenticated at the embassy or mission of the foreign country where the document may be used or presented.
What is a Simple Agreement For Future Equity (SAFE)? ‘SAFE’ stands for Simple Agreement for Equity Finance. It is a relatively new type of contract created by the American seed money start-up accelerator YCombinator in 2013. It is a simple agreement popularly used as a form of financing contract that may be used by start-ups…
Private equity firms can not only provide investment but are able to reshape organisations in a way that will financially benefit them due to their vast commercial expertise. This is also thought to be the reason for CVC’s increasing involvement in rugby.
Breaking News! OAL ‘s Website Has Been Redesigned! We are pleased to announce the launch of our redesigned Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) website. It’s finally arrived! Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) relaunches it BRAND NEW Law Firm Website! After months of hardwork and commitment, the new OAL website is up and running! It is very…