Technology Practice Group

At Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), our Technology Practice Group is dedicated to guiding businesses through the dynamic and complex world of technology law. As Nigeria and Africa experience rapid digital transformation, the Group provides strategic, practical, and forward-looking legal solutions tailored for technology-driven businesses, startups, fintech companies, digital platforms, and innovators.

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Our Mission

To deliver innovative, commercially astute, and legally sound advice that empowers technology businesses to thrive while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.

Our Approach

The Group combines deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of technology trends, offering clients proactive guidance on regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, commercial transactions, data privacy, and digital risk management. We prioritize clarity, efficiency, and strategic foresight, ensuring our clients can focus on innovation and growth while we manage the legal complexities.
Why Choose OAL’s Technology Practice Group
  • Integrated Solutions: We leverage expertise across OAL’s specialized practice groups for holistic legal support.
  • Industry Insight: Our team combines legal knowledge with a strong grasp of technological and commercial trends.
  • Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
  • Innovation-Focused: Supporting clients in protecting intellectual property and navigating regulatory landscapes to scale their digital businesses.

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Commercial Technology Law
  • Company formation, governance, and compliance tailored for tech startups and scale-ups
  • Venture capital, private equity, and other investment structuring
  • Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within the technology sector
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Intellectual Property & Innovation Protection
  1. Protection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs
  2. Safeguarding software, algorithms, and proprietary technology
  3. IP licensing, commercialization, and technology transfer agreements
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Data Protection & Privacy
  1. Advisory on the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and international privacy laws
  2. Drafting privacy policies, data processing agreements, and terms of use
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Fintech, Digital Finance & Payments
  • Licensing, compliance, and regulatory support for fintech platforms and digital banks
  • Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital assets advisory
  • E-wallets, payment systems, and cross-border fintech solutions
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Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Management
  1. Legal guidance on cybersecurity policies, breach response, and incident management
  2. Risk mitigation strategies for digital platforms and cloud infrastructure
  3. Regulatory reporting requirements and enforcement risk management
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Technology Transactions & Commercial Contracts
  1. Drafting and negotiating software development, licensing, SaaS, and cloud agreements
  2. IT outsourcing and digital platform agreements
  3. E-commerce, digital content, and platform terms agreements
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Our people in Technology Practice Group

We serve startups, multinational tech companies, digital platforms, fintech innovators, and SaaS providers, delivering solutions that align with their business goals and technological ambitions.

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN (OON)

Dr. Agbakoba is the Senior Partner and Head of the Arbitration and ADR practice group..

Yvonne Ezekiel

Yvonne heads the Corporate and Business Advisory Practice focusing on corporate governance, compliance with company..

Osita Okoro

Osita possesses 20 years cognate experience in legal practice, management, public policy, compliance, project management,..

Babatunde Ogungbamila

Babatunde is an astute litigator who has honed his skills of persuasive speaking from his..

Collins Okeke

Collins is grounded in legal, regulatory, and public policy advisory services and assists governments at..

Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya

Beverley is a seasoned regulatory and compliance professional, as well as a lawyer with extensive..

Dr. Kemi Onanuga

Dr. Kemi was recognised by the United Nations as a life-time goodwill ambassador for her..

Ifeoma Ezenwa

Ifeoma excels in handling complex family law cases, including divorce, custody disputes, parental child adoption,..

Udenna Chukwulobe

Udenna has extensive experience in commercial and general civil litigation, spanning trial and appellate levels...

Nzube Akunne

With over a decade of experience in Corporate/Commercial Law, Nzube has actively participated in numerous..

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