NIGERIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Omoruyi Edoigiawerie, Adebomi Adekeye and Habeeb Eyinade, EandC Legal
EandC Legal is a leading Nigerian start-up, tech- nology and innovation-focused law firm, widely rec- ognised for its deep understanding of the African start-up ecosystem and its ability to deliver commer- cially driven legal solutions. The firm advises start- ups, growth-stage companies, investors, financial institutions and multinational businesses operating across the technology, media, telecommunications and digital economy sectors. With a practice that spans the entire corporate life cycle, EandC Legal provides strategic counsel on venture capital and pri- vate equity transactions, cross-border investments, complex regulatory compliance, corporate structur- ing, data protection, intellectual property, and market
entry into Africa’s largest economy. The firm is noted for its ability to navigate Nigeria’s evolving regulatory landscape, regularly advising clients on matters in- volving key regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Data Protection Com- mission (NDPC). Combining technical excellence with practical market insight, EandC Legal supports cli- ents in high-stakes transactions, FDI projects, corpo- rate restructurings, and innovative business models across emerging industries. The firm supports clients with anticipating regulatory developments, managing risk, unlocking opportunities, and achieving sustain- able growth in Nigeria and across Africa. with financial intelligence. Specialised in capital structuring and corporate restructuring, she advises international enterprises on complex investment entries into West Africa. Adebomi is recognised for navigating the intersection of fiscal policy and the ISA 2025, bridging the gap between corporate law and commercial risk mitigation to architect high- growth business structures within Nigeria’s evolving regulatory landscape. innovation practice. He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Cyberlaw from the University of Lagos and a first degree in Law from Obafemi Awolowo Univer- sity. He is also a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), accredited by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Habeeb is a rising practitioner in the areas of data protection, artificial intelligence governance and emerging technology regulation. He has developed a growing reputation for assisting clients in navigating Nigeria’s evolving technology regulatory landscape, including the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2026 digital asset licensing regimes. Habeeb Eyinade is an associate in EandC Legal and an integral member of the firm’s start-up, technology and
Authors
Omoruyi Edoigiawerie is a leading start-up attorney, innovation policy adviser, and notary public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as the founder and lead partner at EandC Legal. With over 17 years of
experience in commercial legal practice, he is widely recognised for his expertise in start-up, technology, AI, venture capital and corporate governance. Omoruyi has advised founders, investors, multina - tional corporations, development institutions, and government stakeholders on complex transactions, regulatory compliance, market-entry strategies and high-growth ventures across Africa. He is particu- larly noted for his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s digital economy and his role in shaping conversations around technology regulation, entre- preneurship and business growth. Omoruyi provides strategic counsel that helps innovative businesses navigate regulatory complexity, unlock opportunities and scale sustainably.
Adebomi Adekeye is the co-founder and managing partner of EandC Legal. As both a legal practitioner and chartered accountant (ACA), she provides a sophisticated advisory framework integrating legal precision
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