On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, our Associate, Esosa Osagie, attended the 5th Fashion Law and Business Conference, organised by the Fashion Law Institute Africa in Lagos.
The conference brought together stakeholders across the fashion industry to discuss what it takes to build sustainable fashion businesses and position African fashion for growth in global markets.
Discussions explored key issues, including protecting designs and brand identities, accessing capital, structuring fashion businesses for international markets, and navigating global trade.
Beyond the discussions, the conference provided an opportunity for participants to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships with others across the fashion industry.
A key takeaway was that talent and creativity alone are not enough to build a thriving fashion industry. Fashion is also a business ecosystem that requires sound legal structures, strategic investment, and effective intellectual property protection to grow and compete globally.
At OTL Law, we recognise the importance of strong legal frameworks in protecting creativity and supporting the growth of the fashion industry. We remain committed to contributing to the development of a thriving fashion ecosystem.
We are also pleased to share that Esosa was inducted as a Certified Fashion Law Practitioner (CFLP) alongside other participants at the conference.
Congratulations to Esosa on this professional milestone!