Intellectual Property & TMT - Nigeria
What the team is known for
Stillwaters Law Firm is well regarded for IP in Nigeria, demonstrating considerable prowess in the full scope of IP work, ranging from copyright and patent registrations to dispute resolution. Its Lagos-based lawyers are active in the banking and pharmaceutical sectors, among others. The team possesses a client list that includes a host of major blue-chip companies, as well as startups. It is well positioned to handle cross-border mandates in all aspects of intellectual property.
Notable practitioners
Afamefuna Francis Nwokedi has expert knowledge of trade mark infringement and other contentious IP mandates. Based in Lagos, he also handles wider IP portfolios for Nigerian and multinational clients. He additionally retains expertise across several areas of intellectual property law, being further involved in government policy work. "Afamefuna Francis Nwokedi is a critical thinker and is on top of issues."
