NIGERIA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Chika Oke, Jeffrey Nwalima and Christiana Ossai Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA) is a spe - cialised law firm strategically positioned in the economic heart of Nigeria with two offices in Lagos (Africa’s largest city and Nigeria’s coastal megacity) and Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. With a team of over 45 lawyers, the firm has deep legal expertise across various sectors, including TMT, intellectual property, banking and finance, M&As, private equity, business advisory, com - pany secretary services, litigation, and dispute
resolution, among others. The firm has advised on notable deals in the TMT industry, including BioNTech’s acquisition of InstaDeep, which sig - nalled the unification of two industry leaders in AI and immunotherapy. This acquisition not only pioneers the development of next-generation immunotherapies but also propels the creation of innovative healthcare solutions for critical diseases worldwide.
Authors
Adeleke Alex-Adedipe is the managing partner of DOA. He spearheads the TMT and other corporate commercial practice areas. Adeleke’s commitment to lifelong learning is evident in his
Chika Oke is an ambitious and ethical legal practitioner with expertise in advising clients
across various transactions and business ventures. As an astute technology lawyer, she is a key member of DOA’s TMT and privacy practices. Chika’s passion for the development of technology in Africa is demonstrated through her role as a startup mentor at the Founder’s Institute (Nigeria Chapter). She advises emerging companies and global market leaders on a range of issues, including corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, data privacy and protection, product and software development, and regulatory compliance.
participation in prestigious programs at institutions like London Business School, INSEAD, and Oxford Saïd Business School. He also serves as a member of the Lagos State Science Research Innovation Council and is an Associate member of the African Philanthropic Forum, working to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across Africa.7
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