Understanding copyright for artistic works in Nigeria
What the Copyright Act 2022 protects, why registration with the Nigerian Copyright Commission still matters, and the difference between economic and moral rights.
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Cross-border legal assistance · Nigeria & Latin America
Strategic legal advisory for a global landscape.
We provide world-class legal guidance, enabling clients to navigate complex cross-border transactions with clarity, confidence, and trust.
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About our firm
Seasoned expertise on a global stage.
As a firm with seasoned attorneys, we have developed a wealth of experience dealing with complex legal transactions both locally and on the international stage. We have a track record of providing top-notch legal advisory services to clients on matters including commercial transactions, intellectual property rights and regulatory compliance.
Our expertise goes beyond advisory work: we have managed transactions involving multiple stakeholders in diverse jurisdictions, an experience that has honed our skills in cross-cultural communication and negotiation.
Overall, our experience in international legal transactions and management makes us a go-to law firm for clients seeking legal expertise and leadership in navigating the complexities of the global legal landscape.
Lugard Gbenga AgbomoaganFounder & Lead AttorneyOur team
Multidisciplinary advocates and advisers.
International dispute specialists, regulatory advisers, financial experts and administrative executives working as one team.
Lugard Gbenga AgbomoaganFounder & Lead Attorney
Grace Uzoamaka AkalumheHead of Practice
Dr. Flávio Conrado JuniorNigeria - Latin America
Onome Cynthia AnakanirePrivacy, AI Governance & Financial Regulation
Rukayat Ojo-ObaCybersecurity, Privacy & Risk
Anuoluwapo Favour AdeoyeExecutive Legal Assistant
Practice areas
Select a practice area.
18 practice areas across five disciplines, delivered from Lagos and São Paulo.
Cross-Border & International
International commercial contracts, foreign direct investment, trade, immigration and the Nigeria–Brazil corridor.
Speak with our teamCross-Border Legal Advisory
Structuring international commercial contracts, joint ventures, foreign direct investment and multi-jurisdictional dispute settlements.
Nigeria–Brazil Desk
Comprehensive cross-border legal assistance, protection in Brazil, and national coverage and support for international businesses, investors, and individuals.
Immigration & Private International Law
Visas, work permits and naturalisation, plus recognition of foreign judgments and cross-border family and succession matters.
Foreign Trade & Customs Clearance
Import and export compliance, customs clearance and navigation of Brazilian state agencies for bilateral trade.
Maritime & Aeronautical Law
Port operations, international cargo transit, customs brokerage, maritime disputes and cross-continental freight compliance.
Corporate & Commercial
Formation, governance, compliance and financial advisory for companies, founders and hospitality businesses.
Speak with our teamCorporate & Commercial Law
Corporate formation, post-incorporation governance, CAC statutory compliance, commercial leases, and mergers and acquisitions.
Start-up & Entrepreneur Advisory
The legal foundation founders need: structure, CAC registration, tax, contracts, IP, licensing, employment and data protection.
Hospitality & Tourism Law
Hotel development and operations, business strategy and regulatory advice for hospitality and tourism businesses.
Tax, Audit & Financial Advisory
Financial reporting, auditing and assurance, tax planning and compliance, and financial modelling and valuation.
Regulatory & Technology
Data protection, AI governance, cybersecurity, financial regulation and intellectual property.
Speak with our teamTechnology, Data Protection & AI Governance
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and GDPR compliance, cyber defence protocols and ethical AI regulatory policy.
Banking & Financial Regulation
Fintech licensing, consumer banking regulation, cross-border remittances, anti-money laundering and foreign exchange frameworks.
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
Keeping businesses on the right side of CAC, FIRS, CBN, NAFDAC, SON, NCC, SCUML and NDPC requirements.
Intellectual Property & Media
Copyright protection, trademark registration, entertainment agreements and IP monetisation under the Copyright Act 2022.
Disputes & Advocacy
Litigation, arbitration, employment and human-rights advocacy before courts, agencies and regulators.
Speak with our teamLitigation & Dispute Resolution
Commercial and general litigation, arbitration and mediation, and representation before courts, agencies and regulators.
Employment & Labour
Employment contracts, training bonds, workplace policies and disputes before the National Industrial Court.
Human Rights & Access to Justice
Human-rights advocacy, gender equality matters and pro bono support for underserved communities.
Property & Private Client
Property, tenancy and probate matters handled with care for individuals and families.
Speak with our teamNigeria–Brazil Legal Practice Partnership
A bridge between West Africa and Latin America.
A Brazil-based legal partner providing cross-border legal, immigration, corporate, trade and advisory services for Nigerian citizens, businesses and international clients.
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Immigration, humanitarian & civil rights desk
Full-scale support for the Nigerian diaspora and global mobility, across all legally viable areas of international law.
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Foreign trade & customs clearance
To fully meet the demands of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and bilateral trade, our Brazil Practice has expanded its team with highly specialized capabilities.
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Cross-border asset management & banking
The firm holds international corporate bank accounts, including with C6 / JP Morgan Chase Bank, enabling the direct receipt, processing, and remittance of funds in Euros (EUR), US Dollars (USD), and Brazilian Reais (BRL).
Talk to the Brazil deskPublications & Initiatives
Publications, Foundations & Community Programs.
Foundations
Philanthropic endowments, welfare, and generational community support.
NGOs
Civil society partnerships and initiatives including SEND A CHILD 2 SCHOOL AFRICA.
Community initiatives
Grassroots legal clinics, community welfare, and the African Young Lawyers Excellence Awards.
Other programs
Pro bono representation, public interest fellowships, and professional mentorship.
Oluwanifemi OgunmodedeAssociate
Corporate training and employment bonds: safeguarding the investment
Training is an investment, and every investment deserves protection. When are training bonds enforceable in Nigeria, and how should employers draft them?
Oluwasegun AfolabiAssociate
Legal tips for entrepreneurs: vital tips to consider when starting a business in Nigeria
Ten essential legal pillars for Nigerian enterprises, from choosing the right structure and incorporating with the CAC to data protection and dispute resolution planning.
Empowering next-generation leaders in Africa
Mentorship programmes, leadership incubators and community initiatives that equip emerging professionals for governance, public service and enterprise.
Building a future for African youth
Capacity building, technological literacy and global educational exchange, so that African youth can thrive in cross-border commerce with confidence and integrity.
Agbomoagan hosts Ekiti lawyers at the 2024 NBA Annual General Conference
Lead Attorney Lugard Gbenga Agbomoagan hosted delegates and senior members of the Ekiti State Bar branches at the 2024 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference.
Lugard Gbenga AgbomoaganLead Attorney
Emerging trends in cybersecurity law and data privacy, and their impact on individuals and organisations
The legal landscape of cybersecurity and data privacy is changing rapidly. We look at the GDPR, the Cybercrimes Act 2015 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and what they mean for individuals and organisations.
G. L. Agbomoagan attorneys felicitate with the Founder
Partners, associates and staff celebrated the leadership, philanthropy and international achievements of Founder Lugard Gbenga Agbomoagan on his birthday.
Lugard Gbenga AgbomoaganLead Attorney
Latest
Updates from the firm.
Legal Publications
Understanding copyright for artistic works in Nigeria
Legal Publications
Corporate training and employment bonds: safeguarding the investment
Research & Reports
Legal tips for entrepreneurs: vital tips to consider when starting a business in Nigeria
Thought Leadership
Empowering next-generation leaders in Africa
Thought Leadership
Building a future for African youth
Firm News
Agbomoagan hosts Ekiti lawyers at the 2024 NBA Annual General Conference
Legal Publications
Emerging trends in cybersecurity law and data privacy, and their impact on individuals and organisations
Firm News
G. L. Agbomoagan attorneys felicitate with the Founder
NGOs
SEND A CHILD 2 SCHOOL AFRICA: Expanding educational equity across the continent
Foundations
Joseph & Oreoluwa Agbomoagan Foundation: Grassroots community empowerment and welfare
Community initiatives
Lugard Agbomoagan African Young Lawyers Excellence Awards: Fostering future leaders in law
Other programs
GLA Pro Bono Legal Clinic & Public Interest Fellowship: Expanding access to justice
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In our words
What guides our practice.
Principles from our firm, our partner in Brazil and the lawyers who write for our clients.
Read our publicationsOverall, our experience in international legal transactions and management makes us a go-to law firm for clients seeking legal expertise and leadership in navigating the complexities of the global legal landscape.
Training is an investment — and every investment deserves protection.
Entrepreneurship in Nigeria requires more than business acumen — it requires legal awareness and strategic compliance.
Copyright protection exists to preserve originality, reward creativity, and safeguard artistic expression.
We offer the Nigerian community highly specialised legal care led by Afro-descendant lawyers born in Brazil, so that every Nigerian citizen, investor or entrepreneur feels fully understood, protected and at home.
The exponential increase in data creation has created major privacy and security challenges.
Commitments
Giving back to society.
We take part in legal awareness programmes, community education and pro bono legal service for underserved communities.
SEND A CHILD 2 SCHOOL AFRICA
A pan-African educational initiative founded by Lead Attorney Lugard Gbenga Agbomoagan. It funds scholarships, supplies learning materials and renovates educational infrastructure for underprivileged children across primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria and Africa.
Follow on LinkedInCross-Border Legal Practice & AI Initiative
A professional development vehicle preparing African lawyers and legal scholars for modern cross-border jurisprudence, artificial intelligence tool integration, data sovereignty and transatlantic commercial advisory.
Follow on LinkedIn- Joseph & Oreoluwa Agbomoagan FoundationWelfare support, family assistance and community development programmes in underserved communities.
- Lugard Agbomoagan African Young Lawyers Excellence AwardsAnnual honours recognising emerging legal professionals who demonstrate outstanding integrity, advocacy and social impact.
- Ekiti State University academic prizesTwo endowed academic prizes awarded annually to top-performing law graduates at Ekiti State University.
- Nigerian Law School scholarship schemeFully funded bursaries covering bar examination tuition and accommodation for promising students from indigent backgrounds.
Where we are
Two hubs, one cross-border practice.
Our Lagos headquarters and our Latin America office in São Paulo connect clients across Africa, Latin America, Europe and North America.
Lagos
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5 Atinuke Olabanji StreetIkeja, Lagos State
Nigeria 100001
+234 704 266 2654+234 703 561 0109
Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 (WAT)
São Paulo
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GLA Legal Practitioners · Brazil PracticePraça Dr. João Mendes, 42, 4th Floor, Cj. 44
Centro Histórico, São Paulo – SP
Brazil
By appointment · WhatsApp channel available
Questions
You ask, we answer.
Straightforward answers to the questions clients ask us most often.
All FAQsSend an enquiry through the consultation form, email attorneys@glalpc.com or call +234 704 266 2654. We will confirm who will handle your matter and agree the scope and fees before any work begins.
Our headquarters is at 5 Atinuke Olabanji Street, Ikeja, Lagos. In Brazil we provide national coverage and support with cross-border legal assistance throughout the country.
Our Lagos office is open Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30 (West Africa Time). The São Paulo desk can be reached on WhatsApp at +55 11 98665-4733.
Yes. We advise corporations, financial institutions, private investors, government entities and entrepreneurs across Africa, Latin America, Europe and North America.
We agree fees before work begins. Depending on the matter, this may be a fixed fee for a defined project, an estimate, or a retainer for ongoing advice.
Yes. We provide comprehensive protection in Brazil, assisting with immigration visas, work permits, humanitarian visas, naturalisation, business establishment, trade and customs, and the protection of assets in Brazil.
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Cross-border legal assistance and comprehensive protection throughout Brazil.
Strategic legal advisory for a global landscape.