Contact Info

Olawale Adedipe

BOA

Position:

Associate

Expertise:

Technology, IT & Telecommunications.
Data Privacy and Protection.

REPRESENTATIVE WORK

• Led the team that carried out the data protection audit for Hanovia Limited, a data collection service in Nigeria, identifying gaps and providing actionable recommendations.

• Conducted comprehensive documentation reviews for clients, ensure contracts and operational frameworks aligned with regulatory standards, mitigating potential compliance risks.
• Drafted and implemented robust internal policies that streamlined compliance processes, reducing review time and strengthening the firm’s data governance framework.
• Co led the design and implementation of the acorn package, a one-off, time limited advisory programme that identifies and supports pre-revenue and early-stage startups, matching their structural and sectoral needs with tailored legal services.
• Drafted and negotiated suite of essential documents, including compliance opinions, C-suite and founders’ agreements, shareholders agreements, employment and consultancy contracts (with non-compete, non-solicitation, non-circumvention and confidentiality clauses), NDAs, collaboration agreements, privacy policies and terms of service.
• Advised on licensing and regulatory requirements for market entry and launch of telecommunication operators in Nigeria.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• LLB, The University of Nottingham.

• BL, Nigerian Law School.
• LLM, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Queen Mary University of London.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Member, Nigerian Bar Association, Nigeria.

• Member, Nigerian Bar Association, Section on Business Law.
• Member, International Trademark Association.
• Member, Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria.