AELEX

Legal Services | Ghana
tel: (+233 302) 224828; 224845 6 | fax: (+233 302) 224824
2nd Floor, Vanguard House | 21 Independence Avenue, Accra | Accra | CT72 | Ghana

Main Contacts

Lawrence Fubara Anga

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Partner & Practice Group Head

Theophilus I Emuwa

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Senior Partner

Overview

AELEX is a full service commercial and litigation law firm. It is one of the largest law firms in West Africa with offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja in Nigeria and Accra, Ghana.

The firm has local legal expertise and presence, political & industry wide connections with an appreciation for global standards. AELEX was formed as a result of the merger on July 1, 2004 of four leading commercial law firms. O. Adekoya & Co., Victor & Charles, Anga & Emuwa and Adegbite Adeniji & Co.

Members of the firm are active in many professional associations including the International Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Association, Centre for American and International Law, Venture Capital Association of Nigeria, International Trademark Association, and Telecommunications Lawyers Association of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, African Telecommunications Think Tank, American Society of International Law and the Nigerian Society of Engineers. Also, the firm is a member of a number of business associations including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, West African Enterprise Network, and the Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria.

The firm is the Nigerian member of the law firm section of the World Services Group.

The firm is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide advisory services in relation to securities.

Lawyers Worldwide: 69

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Partners

Lawrence Fubara Anga

Lawrence Fubara Anga

Partner & Practice Group Head

Senior Associates

Kwesi  Dodi

Kwesi Dodi

Managing Associate

Articles

REGULATORY OUTLOOK FOR THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR IN 2025

Regulatory Outlook for the Technology Sector in 2025. As 2025 unfolds, regulatory dynamics are set to play a significant role in shaping the business landscape. Many of these regulatory actions started to take shape toward the end of 2024 but are expected to have widespread impact this year. While some developments are specific to certain industries, others have broader implications, influencing businesses across the technology sector and beyond. Here are some key regulatory trends that will define the technology sector in 2025...

Music Licensing and Royalty Collection in the Nigerian Music Industry

Introduction Musical works created or produced by musicians are largely protected by copyright. This basically refers to the exclusive control that is given to the creator of a particular piece of work for a specific amount of time. As a result, the copyright owner is granted the sole right to record music, produce, sell, or distribute copies of the music in various formats (hardware and software), stream the music, stage a public performance of the music, reproduce, or create new work from the original work (for example, modifying one's music to create a new song). In musical works, copyright excludes others from carrying out any of these actions without permission...

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Press

AELEX ANNOUNCES A NEW PARTNER - REBECCA EBOKPO

 AELEX is pleased to announce the admission of Rebecca Ebokpo into its partnership. This elevation is the culmination of her 13 years of dedicated service, hard work, and exceptional contributions to the firm.Rebecca joined AELEX as an Associate and steadily rose through the ranks, demonstrating the AELEX ethos of nurturing talent and promoting excellence. She is a versatile legal professional with a wealth of experience in Corporate/Commercial law, Regulatory Compliance, Dispute Resolution, Company Secretarial Practice, and International Trade Law...

AELEX FEEDS UNDERSERVED SCHOOL CHILDREN IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

In line with our commitment to making a positive difference in our communities, AELEX is proud to announce the successful execution of our recent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, in which we provided meals to 1,000 underserved school children in low-income communities across Lagos, Nigeria. This is in collaboration with Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI). This initiative reflects our dedication to supporting children’s health, well-being, and education through direct and impactful actions...

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