INTRODUCTION Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is fast becoming popular as a relatively easier method of resolving disputes across the world and intellectual property (“IP”) is not an exception. This is apparent from the rising number of disputes handled by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Centre over the past few years, from 136 cases in 2017, to 155 in 2018, 178 in 2019 and 182 in 2020...
AELEX
Main Contacts

Lawrence Fubara Anga
Partner & Practice Group Head
Soji Awogbade
Partner
Theophilus I Emuwa
Managing PartnerOffices
Overview
AELEX is a full service commercial and litigation law firm. It is one of the largest law firms in West Africa with offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja in Nigeria and Accra, Ghana.
The firm has local legal expertise and presence, political & industry wide connections with an appreciation for global standards. AELEX was formed as a result of the merger on July 1, 2004 of four leading commercial law firms. O. Adekoya & Co., Victor & Charles, Anga & Emuwa and Adegbite Adeniji & Co.
Members of the firm are active in many professional associations including the International Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Association, Centre for American and International Law, Venture Capital Association of Nigeria, International Trademark Association, and Telecommunications Lawyers Association of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, African Telecommunications Think Tank, American Society of International Law and the Nigerian Society of Engineers. Also, the firm is a member of a number of business associations including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, West African Enterprise Network, and the Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria.
The firm is the Nigerian member of the law firm section of the World Services Group.
The firm is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide advisory services in relation to securities.
Year this Office was Established: 2004
Lawyers Worldwide: 69
Languages: English, Ijaw, Yoruba, English, French and Mandarin
Notable
Areas of Practice
Representative Clients
Professionals
Partners

Lawrence Fubara Anga
Partner & Practice Group Head
Soji Awogbade
Partner
Ngozi Efobi
Partner
Theophilus I Emuwa
Managing Partner
Perenami Momodu
Partner
Olanipekun Orewale
Partner
Olusina Sipasi
Partner
Adedapo Tunde-Olowu
Partner
Chinyerugo Ugoji
PartnerSenior Associates

Jibrin Muhammed Dasun
Senior Associate
Rebecca Ebokpo
Senior Associate
Ugonna Ogbuagu
Senior Associate
Chioma Olibie
Senior Associate
Tiwalola Osazuwa
Senior Associate
Oluwaseun Philip-Idiok
Senior AssociateAssociates

Tejumade Adetona
Associate
Florence Bola-Balogun
Associate
Godwin Etim
Managing Associate
Rapheal Irenen
Associates
Frances Obiago
Associate
Odinaka Okoye
AssociateOther

Bisong Obi-Akatchak
Chief Operating OfficerArticles
Intellectual Property – Protecting & Promoting Creativity and Innovation for a viable Future
Following the celebration of #WorldIPDay, we examine the growth of the Nigerian creative industry, identify ways to protect creativity and innovation in Nigeria, and suggestareas of improvement for the protection of IP rights in Nigeria. With the recent surge of #NFTs and other #Web3 affiliated forms of creative content, improvements to the Nigerian IP regime are imperative...
Press
AELEX Advises Hissbox in Launch of Online Streaming and Content Distribution Platform
The ǼLEX Technology, Media and Telecommunications Practice Group is pleased to be advising Hissbox as it launches its online streaming and content distribution platform. Hissbox is a streaming platform, film production and distribution company primarily focused on projecting untold and neglected stories. It aims to change the narrative of how stories of those in the diaspora are told by funding original contents, collaborating and networking with industry leaders, film makers and relevant organisations...
AELEX Retains its Top Rankings in The Legal 500
AELEX maintained its Tier 1 position in Dispute Resolution; Energy and Natural Resources; Shipping and Transport; and Corporate, Commercial and Mergers & Acquisitions practice areas in The Legal 500 EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) 2020 rankings. Nine of the firm’s lawyers were recognised as being proficient and exemplary in their various areas as they were either ranked as ‘Leading Individuals’ and ‘Next Generation Partners’. The firm’s managing partner, Theophilus Emuwa, was recognised as a Leading Individual in the Corporate & Commercial and Mergers & Acquisitions practice...