Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is delighted to have advised the Federal Ministry of Justice on the National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2023. The policy aims to establish…
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Founder Institute Lagos, a global startup accelerator and entrepreneurial training program, to provide comprehensive legal support to startups and…
Common Legal Mistakes Made by Startups (Part One) Though this article is written with experienced founders or promoters of startups in mind, it is also for those with little or…
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) refers to the set of standards measuring a business’ impact on the environment, and society as well as how transparent and accountable it is.…
Nigeria’s position as the number one destination for startups in Africa has been sealed in recent years. According to Nairametrics, Nigerian startups have collectively raised a sum of $1.65 billion…
Patent registration in Nigeria confers an exclusive right on the holder for a period of 20 years; the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention in…
There has been a rapid growth and expansion of start-up activity in Nigeria particularly in the Tech industry. Based on a report by the FDI Intelligence, a specialist division of…
Startup Acts are Africa’s next frontier of policy innovation. If implemented in Nigeria, Startup Acts could catalyze positive change in the broader business environment by increasing local support for entrepreneurs…
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…
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…
