Case Study: Startups & Shareholders’ Agreement
The client is a technology startup, founded by three co-founders.Each co-founder held an equal share of the company (33.33%) and initially agreed informally on their roles and responsibilities.
Case Study: Navigating Market Entry and Expansion into Nigeria
Our client, a leading global technology company, sought to expand its operations into Sub-Saharan Africa, starting with Nigeria
Social Media Handles & Data Privacy Rights of Bank Customers
In a recent judgment, a Nigerian Court upheld a new central banking regulation requiring banks to collect customers' social media account details as part of standard Know Your Customer (KYC) process. Additionally, the Court offered some side remarks on the...
Fintech Lender not Liable for Breach of Human Rights of Borrower
Fintech lenders in Nigeria frequently face legal action from their borrowers. Often, these borrowers, who have outstanding debts, initiate court proceedings to stall or avoid repayment altogether. One common claim made by borrowers is that a fintech lender has violated...
Why Has the UK Supreme Court Just Decided that Deliveroo Riders are not Employees?
A new decision of the UK Supreme Court (“UKSC”), delivered today, will have implications for the contractual relationship between tech platforms, gig workers and other key stakeholders ( the “Decision“). The Decision has implications, not just for food delivery platforms...