Fraud & Misrepresentation Risk in M&A Transactions
May 28, 2025
In 2021, JPMorgan Chase acquired Frank for $175 million, in an M&A transaction, seeking to
Our Sectors
Balogun Harold’s Technology & Media lawyers have market-leading experience in the technology and media sectors, advising global media and high-growth tech start-ups doing business in Nigeria.
We act as trusted independent and real-time advisors to technology and media start-ups throughout their entire corporate lifecycle from founder-led business to unicorns and global large-cap public companies. We have advised application software companies, media and internet companies, data & information companies, digital banking & payment companies, industrial tech companies, Fintechs, wealthtech and insurtech companies, systems & deep tech companies, infrastructure software & cyber security companies, retail-tech companies, mobility-tech companies, cloud managed service companies, digital health companies, regtech & suptech companies, amongst others
Thought Leadership
Data Protection or Data Privacy: What Does Section 37 Really Guarantee?
May 21, 2025
If we treat every breach of data protection obligations as a breach of constitutional rights,
Should VC Funds be Regulated like Mutual Funds?
May 21, 2025
Delaware should be the bench mark and part of the goal should be to position
Paystack and the Holding Funds Rule: Implications for a PSSP
May 20, 2025
We analyse the “holding funds” rule as it applies to a PSSP and what this
Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses in Nigeria
April 27, 2025
This legal update highlights some of the key legal requirements for establishing a cryptocurrency exchange business in Nigeria, succinctly as follows: 1. Registration as a Digital Asset Exchange (DAX) The SEC requires that any entity intending to operate a digital
Celebrity Endorsement Deals in Nigeria for Global Brands
February 14, 2025
A major foreign brand looking to enter the Nigerian market sought to partner with an
Term Sheets in Nigeria – Venture Capital
January 27, 2025
Upon reviewing the Term Sheet, our legal team identified several unfavourable provisions that could jeopardise
API Licensing in Nigeria
January 26, 2025
A dispute arose when the software vendor alleged that (a) the local fintech start-up had
Meta’s Changes: More Speech, Fewer Mistakes
January 25, 2025
Whilst Meta’s proposed changes raise some concerns regarding online safety, there are a number of
E-Commerce Regulations in Nigeria – Key Considerations
December 15, 2024
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, offers significant growth potential for global e-commerce platforms seeking to expand