Does the company control the technology it relies on?
Understand the arrangements with founders, developers, contractors and third-party licensors.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
TECHNOLOGY & STARTUPS · NIGERIA
Technology Lawyers in Nigeria
Legal support for digital products, software businesses and technology partnerships. Explore contracts, data, ownership and investment advice from Laude.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Technology & Startups: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Product and platform agreements
Review how users and business customers access the product and what the platform promises to provide.
Founder ownership
Clarify the relationship between the people building the company and ownership of their contributions.
Investment readiness
Identify records and agreements likely to matter when investors examine the business.
Data and intellectual property
Consider the rights and information involved in the product, including contributor, customer and vendor relationships.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
You are launching a digital product, commercialising software or growing a technology company.
The product is moving forward
A launch or feature change creates new customer, contributor or vendor commitments that need to be reviewed together.
A partner asks for documents
A customer, investor or platform requests agreements and records. Identify what exists, what is missing and what needs clarification.
The team or model changes
New contributors, users or revenue streams can expose assumptions in the arrangements made at an earlier stage.
THE DETAIL BEHIND THE DECISION
Understand the bigger picture.
A technology business can combine software, customer data, third-party services and multiple contributors in a single product. Those relationships create connected legal questions about ownership, use and responsibility. We help map the product and commercial model so that agreements and legal priorities reflect what the business actually does, whether it is preparing a launch, entering a partnership or raising investment.
Do the customer terms match the product’s real capabilities?
Service commitments, support and permitted use should be considered alongside the operating model.
A CLEAR AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
How the process works.
A straightforward process designed to give you clarity, practical advice and a considered next step.
- 1
Define the matter
We start with your objectives and the circumstances behind your technology & startups enquiry. The firm confirms whether it can assist and agrees scope and fees.
- 2
Review the information
We consider the relevant records and questions, including product and platform agreements and founder ownership where within scope.
- 3
Explain the decisions
We discuss findings, missing information and the options available. You can ask questions before deciding how you want to proceed.
- 4
Carry out the agreed work
We prepare documents, advise, negotiate or coordinate the steps included in the engagement, with outstanding responsibilities made clear.
PREPARE FOR A USEFUL CONVERSATION
What to have ready.
Describe your product, users, business model and immediate commercial priorities.
- Product and business-model summary
- Founder, developer and contractor agreements
- Customer terms and material vendor contracts
- Ownership records and planned funding milestones
You do not need every document to make an enquiry. Tell us what is available and what is missing. Wait for our team to confirm the appropriate channel before sending sensitive material.
OUR PEOPLE
Lawyers who understand
the commercial context.
Good advice starts with understanding your objectives and the decisions ahead. The firm will identify the appropriate support once it has assessed your enquiry.
Meet our team
Babatunde Alexander
Senior Associate
Babatunde works with startups and businesses on technology, telecommunications and commercial matters. His published practice areas include data protection and privacy, and startup and venture capital law.
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perspectives.
A stronger you.
About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
Can you advise before the product launches?
Yes. An early review can focus on the ownership, customer terms and partner arrangements tied to launch, with later work prioritised according to the business plan.
Can one set of terms work for every customer?
Different products, customer types and negotiated commitments may call for different arrangements. We can review the intended uses and advise on a suitable document structure.
Do you provide technical security testing?
This service addresses legal arrangements and responsibilities. Technical testing or security implementation may require specialist providers, with whose work legal documents can be coordinated.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Describe your product, users, business model and immediate commercial priorities. Start with an outline; the team will confirm a suitable channel before requesting sensitive documents.
How are scope, fees and timing agreed?
The work depends on the documents, complexity and decisions involved. We discuss the proposed scope, fees and timing before beginning. Work outside the agreed scope is discussed separately; no fixed fee or completion date is promised here.
Does an enquiry mean the firm is acting for me?
No. The firm must assess the enquiry, check whether it can accept instructions and confirm engagement. Please do not send highly confidential information or assume a deadline has been accepted before that confirmation.
Let’s discuss your next step.
Speak with our team about your legal needs.