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…
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), last Thursday, announced the appointment of Mrs Yvonne Ezekiel as its new Managing Partner, and unveiled a rebranded platform and its innovative strategy to create a worldwide synergy with industry players, in actualisation of its vision. Addressing the media at a press briefing, the new Managing Partner said the firm…
Funding Maritime Asset Acquisition For Nigerian Indigenous Operators – written by Joseph B. Siyaidon (Associate – Maritime, Aviation and Space Practice) President Mohammadu has ordered the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to qualified operators in the Maritime Industry. The funds will be disbursed for the first time since its creation almost 18…
Grassroots Football Financing – A Review of FIFA Training Compensation and Solidarity Payments – Written By Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianaya (Associate Partner/Head – Sports, Entertainment and Tech Practice) Football clubs play a vital role in society, not only do they contribute immensely to organised sports and recreation support the social organization of the youth, by providing a…
Intellectual Property Rights in Film Making: Exploring Life Stories & Biopics – By Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya (Partner/Head – Sports, Entertainment & Tech Practice) & Ginika Ikechukwu (Associate – Sports, Entertainment and Tech Practice) Oloture, a top streaming Netflix movie, produced by well-known production outfit, Ebonylife TV, was released in October, 2020. However, sometime after its release,…
