The ALN Virtual Tech Conference ended on day three with two sessions on “Early-Stage Fundraising” which was moderated by Salim Suleman, the Founder of TCVP, and a high-octane session on "Growth-Stage Fundraising & IPOs" which was moderated by Partner Dominic Rebelo and Senior Partner Karim Anjarwalla at ALN Kenya.   

"Early-Stage Fundraising" session panelists included Fadilah Tchoumba, Secretary General of ABAN; Mia von Koschitzky - Kimani, General Partner & COO of Future Africa and Olufemi Oyinsan, General Partner of TCVP.

The panelists for the latter session included Ngetha Waithaka, General Partner of Norrsken 22; Brad Magrath, Head of Portfolio and Platform at AHL Venture Partners; Sayyid Said,  Investment Executive at Juven Advisors LLP; Nadeem Anjarwalla, Partner at Global Founders Capital; Nicholas Dorsey, Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; David Irungu, Chief Officer at Strategy & Compliance Nairobi Stock Exchange and Temi Popoola, CEO of Nigerian Stock Exchange.

It was an insightful session on 16 November 2022, at the ALN Virtual Tech Conference 2022 where our Partner, Ajibola Asolo, moderated a panel discussion on fintech and regulation. The panelists included: (1) Kiiru Muhoya, Founder and CEO, Fingo Africa; (2) Ayodeji Adewunmi, Founder and Co-CEO, Dot; (3) Chad Larson, Founder and CEO, Kopokopo; and (4) Fulufhelo Malada, Head of Legal, Transactions, and Regulatory Affairs, MFS Africa.  

Listen to the unedited conversation about technology and the way it continues to play an important role in Africa’s digital transformation.  #AlukoandOyebode #ALNVirtualConference #ALNFutureReady #TechinAfrica #Tech #ALN #Conference #ALNxAO

Day 1 from the ALN Virtual Tech Conference - unedited audio version.

Session 1: Pulse of Tech in Africa - Moderated by Gbenga Oyebode & Karim Anjarwalla ALN Nigeria & ALN Kenya at the ALN Virtual Tech Conference  

Panelists: ▪ Dario Giuliani - Founder & Director, Briter Bridges ▪ Zachariah George - Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures ▪ Maya Horgan - Founder & Partner, Ingressive Capital ▪ Folarin Aiyegbusi - Head of Startup Ecosystems, Google Africa

Session 2: Regulatory Environment (Current Trends and Developments in Tech/FinTech) - Moderated by Dominic Rebelo - Partner, ALN Kenya  

Panelists: ▪ Mandeep Birdi - Head of Business Development, Input Output (IOHK) ▪ Funmilayo Otsemobor - Partner, ALN Nigeria ▪ Sheena Raikundalia - Country Director, UK-Kenya Tech Hub

"Dispute resolution clauses are usually called mid-night clauses" - Aluko & Oyebode lawyers Ife Omotola and Asiya Ali speak a bit further on dispute resolution. An immersive and fun episode from the lawyers on the Dispute Resolution practice as they speak on alternative dispute resolution [ADR]. This edition of 'Chat Legal with A & O' gives all the fundamentals on ADR 🎙️.

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From seeking legal counsel or documents from the internet to taking private matters to social media as well as the importance of "receipts" or undermining the counsel to seek other forms of resolutions, Senior Associate Toritseju Dottie and Associate Ogheneyoma Odjighoro speak on some of the legal myths and facts that clients and listeners should know on this episode of the 'Chat Legal with A & O.'

On a weekly basis, Aluko & Oyebode lawyers will share insights, trends, and outlooks on pressing issues and development in key jurisdictions in Nigeria and around the globe on the 'Chat Legal with A & O' podcast.

Associates Joy Mgbado and Olamide Sholabomi discuss tips and recommendations with Negotiating Your Dispute Clause in this episode of 'Chat Legal with A & O.'

The importance of a clearly drafted dispute resolution clause should never be underestimated. It may have serious implications for how disputes arising under a contract are resolved and obligations enforced. Each contract is different and requires a custom-made dispute resolution clause. To that end, the use of generic dispute resolution clauses “pulled from the internet” is ill-advised.

A dispute resolution clause specifies how the parties wish their disputes arising under their contract to be resolved. It may specify one or more mechanisms for dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation.

On a weekly basis, Aluko & Oyebode lawyers will share insights, trends, and outlooks on pressing issues and development in key jurisdictions in Nigeria and around the globe on the 'Chat Legal with A & O' podcast.

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Finance has changed considerably with the advent of technology. It has become easy, relevant, precise, smooth and more importantly- agile like never before. Aluko & Oyebode lawyers Oluwaseun Ayansola and Olorunseun Braimoh with the Banking and Finance Practice speak on financial technology [FinTech] in Nigeria on this premiere edition of 'Chat Legal with A & O' 🎙️.  

From understanding the basics to building blocks and allied matters including open banking.

On a weekly basis, Aluko & Oyebode lawyers will share insights, trends, and outlook on pressing issues and development in key jurisdictions in Nigeria and around the globe on the 'Chat Legal with A & O' podcast.

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