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We’re immensely grateful to everyone who attended OTL Law Presents: An Evening with Lawyers II on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, at El Padrino at The Garden, Ikoyi. Your presence made it a truly remarkable evening of insights, networking, and professional connection. A heartfelt thanks to our hosts, Uzo Umeh and El Padrino, and our distinguished panelists — Adeola Tokan-Lawal, Adedolapo Tokan-Lawal, Perenami Momodu FCIArb, and Oyinkansola “Foza” Fawehinmi — for their expertise and inspiring contributions. The panelists delved into the theme: “Managing a Small Business by Leveraging Partnerships, Collaborations, and Networks.” They explored topics such as building strategic alliances to grow businesses, maintaining mutually beneficial collaborations, and the importance of professional networks in navigating challenges faced by small and medium enterprises. Discussions also touched on fostering innovation through partnerships, avoiding common pitfalls in collaborations, and practical steps to strengthen business sustainability. Attendees left with actionable insights to enhance their professional journeys. Thank you once again to our attendees and we look forward to staying connected and to welcoming you at future OTL Law gatherings. #OTLLaw #OTLLawPresents #AnEveningWithLawyers #ElPadrino #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #LegalEvents #Lagos #Lawyers by @otl_law
We’re proud to announce that OTL Law is the Contributing Author of the Nigeria Chapter in Mondaq’s Copyright Comparative Guide. Authored by our partners, A. Tope Tokan-Lawal and Isaac Abayomi Osuntuyi, this comprehensive guide offers expert insights into key areas of copyright law in Nigeria, including: - Legislative & regulatory framework - Eligible and ineligible works - Scope and duration of protection - Ownership, registration & renewal - Licensing and enforcement (civil and criminal) - Remedies, trends & predictions - Foreign copyright protection - Practical tips and common pitfalls Read the full guide here: https://www.mondaq.com/nigeria/intellectual-property/1646932/copyright-comparative-guide #OTLLaw #Mondaq #CopyrightLaw #IntellectualProperty #Nigeria #IPLaw #LegalInsights #CreativeRights by @otl_law
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 conversation on data protection and privacy in Nigeria and across Africa. As part of this collaboration, we are launching the Data Protection and Privacy Knowledge Management Series: a 12-part article series designed to educate, elevate, and influence privacy practice in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. What to Expect * 12 Weekly Articles — published every Tuesday starting September. * Progressive Learning — from the basics of personal data to complex issues like AI governance and African data sovereignty. * Practical Insights — helping startups, SMEs, and corporates embed privacy into operations and comply with NDPR, GAID 2025, and global standards. This partnership seeks to help individuals, advisors, managers, and businesses stay compliant, confident, and prepared in today’s data-driven world. We look forward to sharing this journey with you, offering knowledge, practical resources, and opportunities for engagement at the cutting edge of privacy and data protection law. Stay tuned for the first article in September and follow us for updates! #OTLLaw #NexaAdvisory #DataProtection #DataPrivacy by @otl_law
On Wednesday, 28 October 2026, we were pleased to welcome Oluwatise Olubunmi, Head of Chambers of LASU Lord Denning’s Chambers, to our office for a courtesy visit. During the visit, Oluwatise communicated the appointment of our Partner, A Tope Tokan-Lawal, as Matron of the Chamber. He noted that the appointment followed strong recommendations from students who had worked with her and were familiar with her professional standing, exemplary reputation, and contributions to the legal profession. He also discussed the Chamber’s proposed activities for the current administration, including mentorship programmes, advocacy workshops, and moot and mock competitions aimed at strengthening students’ advocacy skills and providing practical legal experience. Ms Tokan-Lawal expressed her willingness to support the Chamber’s activities through mentorship, helping to coordinate mentorship programmes, and providing guidance on advocacy and practical legal training. At OTL Law, we recognise the importance of mentorship and practical learning in nurturing the next generation of legal practitioners. We look forward to supporting Lord Denning’s Chambers in its efforts to equip students with the skills and guidance needed to thrive in the legal profession. #OTLLaw  #LASU  #mentoring  #lawstudent #university by @otl_law
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! by @otl_law
When you’re busy, you’re busy! #otllaw #reel #lawfirm #officehumor #nigeria by @otl_law
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! by @otl_law
OTL Law Associates, Odunayo Akinsanya and Ademola Ajayi, attended the E-Lawyer Nigeria Career Fair Festival themed “AI & the Future of Work” on 9 September 2026. The event brought together legal practitioners, business leaders, career coaches, psychologists, technology professionals, founders, and aspiring lawyers to discuss the changing nature of work and the skills required to remain relevant in an increasingly technology-driven world. The event commenced with a welcome address by Gideon Edem, co-founder of E-Lawyer Nigeria, followed by a keynote and a series of expert-led sessions. Read the full report at https://otllaw.com/otl-law-associates-attend-e-lawyer-nigeria-career-fair-festival-2026/ #OTLLaw  #lawyer #career #elawyer #ai #artificialintelligence #Nigeria by @otl_law
The MTN Nigeria Communications Limited v. Theodore Nwabueze Ikpa decision provides timely guidance on the enforceability of post-employment restrictive covenants, reaffirming that such restrictions will only be upheld where they are reasonable and necessary to protect a legitimate business interest. What does this mean for employers? The judgment is not a blanket prohibition on post-employment restrictive covenants. Employers remain entitled to protect confidential information, trade secrets, and other proprietary business interests. However, any post-employment restriction must be reasonable in its duration, scope and geographical reach, and no wider than is necessary to protect the employer's legitimate business interests. Employers should therefore review broad, standard-form non-compete provisions that seek to prevent former employees from working across an entire industry or for lengthy periods. Restrictive covenants should instead be carefully tailored to protect identifiable business interests, with particular emphasis on appropriately drafted confidentiality, non-solicitation and non-dealing obligations where necessary. And for employees? Employees should not assume that signing a restrictive covenant means they have permanently surrendered their ability to pursue future employment. Equally, the decision should not be interpreted as a licence to disregard contractual obligations. Whether a restrictive covenant is enforceable will depend on its particular wording, duration, scope, purpose and practical effect. Employees who are subject to post-employment restrictions should therefore seek legal advice before joining a competitor or establishing a competing business. Looking ahead The Court of Appeal's decision reinforces the careful balance at the heart of employment law: businesses are entitled to protect their legitimate commercial interests, but employees should not be subjected to restrictions that unreasonably prevent them from earning a living. Employers should therefore review existing employment contracts to ensure that post-employment restrictions are carefully drafted, commercially justified and capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny. by @otl_law
On Thursday, 16 July 2026, our Partner, Abayomi Osuntuyi, and our Associates, Esosa Osagie and Victoria Sogade, represented OTL Law at the Africa Music Business Roundtable, organised in conjunction with Music Tech Nigeria. The roundtable brought together key stakeholders across the music ecosystem, including intellectual property experts, music business executives, legal practitioners, artists, and other industry professionals, to exchange ideas on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. Discussions explored a broad range of issues shaping the future of the Nigerian music industry, including intellectual property protection, music rights management, licensing, royalty administration, investment in the creative economy, and strategies for strengthening Nigeria's position in the global music market. At OTL Law, we recognise that the continued growth of the creative economy depends on a robust legal and regulatory framework that protects creators, fosters innovation, and promotes sustainable industry development. We remain committed to supporting the advancement of the entertainment and creative industries through strategic legal counsel and active engagement with key industry conversations. We thank the organisers for convening this important forum and look forward to contributing to the continued growth and development of the Nigerian music industry. #OTLLaw  #intellectualproperty  #Copyright  #Nigeria #IP by @otl_law
On 20 July 2026, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos affirmed the legality of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's (“FCCPC”) Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (“DEON Regulations”) and thereby dismissed the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN)'s suit challenging it. The Regulations establish clear rules of conduct for digital lenders and provide borrowers with stronger legal protections against unfair lending and debt collection practices. They also reinforce that borrowers remain responsible for repaying legitimate loans in accordance with their agreed terms. In its judgment, the Court upheld the FCCPC's statutory authority to regulate digital lending in Nigeria, including airtime and data credit services. The decision dissolved the April 2026 court orders that had blocked enforcement of the DEON Regulations, allowing the FCCPC to fully resume its enforcement and imposition of consumer protection penalties. What this means for loan apps: 
Digital lenders remain obliged to strictly comply with the FCCPC's regulatory framework. Practices such as harassment, intimidation, public shaming, unauthorized disclosure of borrowers' personal information, and other unfair debt recovery methods are prohibited. Non-compliant loan apps face regulatory sanctions, enforcement actions, and potential civil liability. What this means for borrowers: Borrowers continue to enjoy legal protection against abusive debt collection practices. The DEON Regulations introduce more robust compliance and enforcement mechanisms to ensure those protections are effectively upheld. If a loan app violates the DEON Regulations, for example, by unlawfully sharing personal data or engaging in any unfair collection practices, affected consumers can report to the FCCPC for investigation and enforcement. Aggrieved borrowers may also seek compensation through the courts. It is important to note that the judgment does not automatically mean that every offending loan app must pay a minimum of ₦20 million in damages to the affected borrowers. Damages depend on the specific facts. by @otl_law
On Friday, 3 July 2026, our team engaged with distinguished legal practitioners and Alternative Dispute Resolution enthusiasts at the UNILAG ADR Society’s ADR Meet 8.0. Our Managing Partner, A Tope Tokan-Lawal, alongside our associates, Esosa Osagie and Victoria Sogade, had the privilege of participating in the ADR Meet centered on the theme, "Delivering Justice in ADR: Fairness, Ethics and the Promise of Enforceability.” The event fostered excellent discourse on the future of ADR. Our team was particularly delighted to connect, exchange insights and strengthen relationships within the wider alternative dispute resolution community. We are also thrilled to announce that our Managing Partner, A Tope Tokan-Lawal, co-authored the article, Ethics in ADR Practice in Nigeria: Neutrality, Bias and Professional Responsibility. The article is published in the 6th edition of the ADR Society’s ADR Journal and available at https://otllaw.com/ethics-in-adr-practice-in-nigeria-neutrality-bias-and-professional-responsibility/. This contribution underscores our firm’s deep commitment to advancing legal scholarship and maintaining thought leadership within the ADR space. At Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law, we remain committed to continuously strengthening our dispute resolution practice, enabling us to deliver top-tier advocacy and advisory services to our clients. We commend the executive committee of the UNILAG ADR Society for organizing such a remarkable event. #OTLLaw #UNILAGADRSociety #ADRMeet #ADR #EthicsInADR by @otl_law

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