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AELEX Partners A full service Law Firm with offices in Nigeria and Ghana, our legal practice spans different areas

16/10/2026

The world is changing. While some businesses struggle for survival, others find ways to adapt, leapfrog and grow.

Since 2005, the AELEX Annual Lecture has provided a platform for examining critical issues shaping business, law, governance and economic development. Each edition has contributed to conversations that matter, challenging perspectives and exploring ideas relevant to Nigeria’s evolving landscape.

Now, at our 20th Annual Lecture, we turn to another defining question: how can businesses and economies navigate global disruption and transform its challenges into opportunities for growth?

Under the theme “Global Shifts, Local Impact: Battle for Survival or Opportunities to Leapfrog and for Growth?”, we will examine what it takes to build resilience, adapt to change and seize emerging opportunities.

Join us as we continue this important conversation.

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah, Immediate Past President of Afreximbank

Lecture Chair: Mrs. Bola Adesola, Chairman, Eco Bank Plc.
Date: 4 November 2026
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)

Join our Senior Partner, Theophilus Emuwa, at the 78th International Fiscal Association (IFA) Congress, holding in Melbo...
16/10/2026

Join our Senior Partner, Theophilus Emuwa, at the 78th International Fiscal Association (IFA) Congress, holding in Melbourne, Australia from 18 to 22 October 2026.

The Congress provides a platform for tax professionals, policymakers and academics to exchange insights on international taxation, cross-border transactions and emerging tax policy developments.

Theo heads the Tax Practice at AELEX, and is the Vice Chair of IFA Nigeria. With Tier 1 rankings across ITR and Band 1 in Chambers, our tax practice is recognised as a leading tax practice in Nigeria. Our tax team advises clients on tax planning, compliance, disputes and the tax implications of commercial transactions, helping businesses navigate Nigeria’s evolving tax landscape and cross-border tax considerations.

Please connect with Theo in Melbourne, if you are attending the Congress.

What does it take for Africa to turn global disruption into an opportunity for growth?Few are better placed to contribut...
13/10/2026

What does it take for Africa to turn global disruption into an opportunity for growth?

Few are better placed to contribute to this conversation than Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah, GCON, whose decade as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank was marked by a strong focus on intra-African trade, industrial development and economic self-reliance. Under his leadership, the Bank’s assets and guarantees grew more than eightfold, reflecting the scale of its evolving role in Africa’s economic development.

As keynote speaker at the 20th AELEX Annual Lecture, he will bring valuable perspective to this year’s theme:

“Global Shifts, Local Impact: Battle for Survival or Opportunities to Leapfrog and for Growth?”

Join us for a timely conversation on how economies can navigate disruption, build resilience and turn change into opportunity.

Date: 4 November 2026
Venue: Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos

Click here to register: bit.ly/AELEXAL2026

09/10/2026

From considering a career as a brain surgeon or actress to aspiring to be Beyoncé’s backup dancer, Osarenren Uwuilekhue’s story takes a few unexpected turns.

In this episode of our “60 Seconds With…” series, Osarenren shares what inspired her to pursue law and some of the interests and ambitions that have shaped the person behind the profession.

Her journey also includes an impressive basketball chapter, having won a bronze medal at the Nigeria University Games, alongside her life beyond the law as a self-described “tech sis.”

From the courtroom to technology, basketball and ambitions that could have taken her in very different directions, this episode offers a glimpse into the many sides of Osarenren and the experiences that have shaped her journey.

Watch the video below.

At the inaugural AELEX Annual Lecture, themed “The Regulator in a Deregulated Economy,” Prof. Don Wallace reflected on t...
09/10/2026

At the inaugural AELEX Annual Lecture, themed “The Regulator in a Deregulated Economy,” Prof. Don Wallace reflected on the importance of regulatory independence, objectivity and ensuring that regulation serves the interests of Nigeria, its people and its economy.

As we revisit the conversations that have shaped the Annual Lecture over the years, we look ahead to the 20th AELEX Annual Lecture, exploring:
“Global Shifts, Local Impact: Battle for Survival or Opportunities to Leapfrog and for Growth?”

Date: 4 November 2026
Venue: Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos

Swipe through to revisit Prof. Wallace’s reflections.

Scan the QR code or click the link here to register: bit.ly/AELEXAL2026

We are pleased to announce the promotion of several of our Associates across the firm, including a number of newly eleva...
08/10/2026

We are pleased to announce the promotion of several of our Associates across the firm, including a number of newly elevated Senior Associates.

These promotions mark important milestones in the professional journeys of our lawyers and reflect the trust placed in them as they take on greater responsibility within the firm.

We congratulate all our newly promoted colleagues on this achievement.

The future is bright ,and we are excited for what lies ahead.

Our Oluwatobi Sanmi-Lawal, Temisan Ocloo and Idara Akpabio, will be attending the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and...
08/10/2026

Our Oluwatobi Sanmi-Lawal, Temisan Ocloo and Idara Akpabio, will be attending the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) 50th Annual Conference and Diamond Jubilee Celebration, taking place in Lagos from 9–10 October 2026.

The Conference brings together professionals and stakeholders to engage on emerging issues in corporate governance, company secretarial practice and the wider business environment.

AELEX provides Company Secretarial Services to its clients through AELEX Secretaries Limited (ASL). Our team is made up of experienced company secretaries in Nigeria who advise clients across incorporation, statutory compliance, boardroom administration and governance evaluations, contributing to stronger, more accountable corporate practice in Nigeria and beyond.

Our participation in the conference reflects AELEX’s continued engagement with conversations shaping corporate governance and regulatory practice, while providing an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and industry stakeholders.

We look forward to connecting with other attendees.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tiwalola Osazuwa, Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice, ...
05/10/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tiwalola Osazuwa, Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice, as a Member of the Monitoring and Evaluation Implementation Committee of the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

The Committee plays an important role in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy, supporting the effective translation of the Strategy into measurable outcomes.

Tiwalola brings extensive experience in intellectual property, technology and innovation law to this role, having advised on a range of complex IP and technology matters and contributed to conversations around the development of Nigeria’s intellectual property ecosystem. She is the current President of IPLAN.

We congratulate Tiwalola on this appointment, and look forward to seeing the impact she will make as she takes on this new responsibility.

Congratulations to our Chinyerugo Ugoji, Partner in our Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, on his appointment as an Indep...
02/10/2026

Congratulations to our Chinyerugo Ugoji, Partner in our Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, on his appointment as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of Babban Gona.

Babban Gona is a leading agri-impact enterprise focused on transforming smallholder farming in Nigeria. It was the first for-profit social enterprise to receive the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, in recognition of its work to create sustainable livelihoods and improve agricultural outcomes for smallholder farmers.

Chinyerugo’s speciality spans M&A, corporate governance and corporate tax, alongside a longstanding interest in structuring capital and governance frameworks for businesses pursuing social impact.

His appointment reflects the breadth of his experience and the value of his expertise in supporting organisations operating at the intersection of business, governance and social impact.

We congratulate Chinyerugo on this appointment and wish him every success in this new role.

Nigeria’s story since Independence has been one of resilience, adaptation and innovation. From decolonisation and the oi...
01/10/2026

Nigeria’s story since Independence has been one of resilience, adaptation and innovation. From decolonisation and the oil boom to the digital revolution and the emergence of AI, each global shift has brought both challenges and opportunities.

As we mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, we look back at the moments that have shaped our journey and ask:
Will the next decade be defined by survival, or by our ability to leapfrog and grow?

This question takes centre stage at the 20th AELEX Annual Lecture, themed:
“Global Shifts, Local Impact: Battle for Survival or Opportunities to Leapfrog and for Growth?”

Date: 4 November 2026
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah, GCON, Immediate Past President of Afreximbank

Swipe through the carousel for a look at Nigeria’s journey from 1960 to today.

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria.

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