This series is progressing quickly and we are moving to the technical parts, or the meat of the matter, as I like to call it. In this article, we will discuss the key principles of data protection and...
Article 2: Users of Personal Data: Data Controllers vs Data Processors
Now that we understand the concept of Personal Data, the next step is to examine the players involved in data processing. Key players include the data subject, the data controller, and the data proces...
Copyright and The Public Domain In Nigeria: Legal Framework and Challenges
The public domain is the silent engine of creativity and knowledge, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of copyright and intellectual property law. It refers to works, such as books, mus...
What is Personal Data?
Hello everyone, and welcome to this short but value-packed crash course on data protection and privacy compliance for players in the Nigerian and African tech ecosystem. This is the first of twelve ar...
Data Protection and Privacy Knowledge Management Article Series
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Nexa Advisory and OTL Law, bringing together our combined expertise in tailored compliance, data protection and privacy advisory to shape the c...
A Tope Tokan-Lawal Moderates Session at UNILAG ADR Society’s ADR Meet 7.0
On Friday, 25 July 2025, our partner A Tope Tokan-Lawal attended the University of Lagos Faculty of Law ADR Society’s ADR Meet, themed “The Role of ADR in Regulatory Autonomy in Investor-State Dis...
Copyright Injunctions In Nigeria: Emergency Remedies And Their Strategic Use In Litigation
In protecting copyright following an infringement, timing is critical. Without swift legal intervention, infringing content can circulate widely, causing significant and often irreparable harm to the ...
Esosa Osagie attends the Fashion Law Institute’s Masterclass on Fashion, Finance, and Technology
Last week, our trainee associate, Esosa Osagie, attended the 2-Day Fashion Law Masterclass hosted by The Fashion Law Institute from 24–25 July 2025. The event brought together industry leaders, lega...
A Tope Tokan-Lawal Judges Lord Denning Chambers LASU’s Duliee Quiz Competition
“Competence will only open the door, while character keeps it open… and your character will set you apart in the legal profession.” – Chinyere Okorocha On Friday, 18 July 2025, our partner...
Federal High Court upholds Crypto Trader’s Rights, Declares Account Freeze Without a Court Order Unconstitutional
Case Summary Parties: Udoka Clarence v. Kuda Microfinance Bank Suit No.: FHC/L/CS/1338/2023 Court: Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division Date of Judgment: 21 May 2025 Presiding Judge: Hon. Justi...