ESQ Legal Practice To Hold Second Annual Forum — See Registration Details

This forum will explore the different changes and challenges of operating in Nigeria and proffer practical measures by which the Nigerian team can stay afloat. The Theme of the forum is Reinventing legal in the time of disruptive change. Venue: Landmark Towers, Oniru Lagos. Time: 9.00am Prompt Kindly confirm conference attendance as entry is free Register on www.esq-law.com/training The forum will assemble a sterling panel comprising leading local and international experts and consultants among already confirmed speakers  and organization are  Christopher Taylor , Head of African Practice group Addleshaw Goddard; Harold Bako, Partner Addleshaw Goddard; Solomon Osagie, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Cash plus; Uche Nwamara ,General Counsel First Hydrocarbon Nigeria, Nkechi Newton Denila Executive Director Legal Affairs; Irene Robinson-Ayanwale General Counsel and Head of Legal NSE; Cynthia Lareine Executive Director at ILFA Group General Counsel Transcorp, Christopher Ezeafulukwe; Nankunda Katangaza, Director Hook Tangaza; Kazeem Oladepo, Company Secretary Main One Cables; Justina Lewa, Head of Legal Sterling Bank Plc; Adewunmi Alode, Head Legal Lafarge.  Konyinsola Ajayi SAN Managing Partner Olaniwun Ajayi LP. Etc Esq. Corporate Counsel Forum has been successfully uniting the most senior and influential in-house lawyers from across the Globe. The success of this event lies in the knowledge and experience of the speakers and the highly-focused programme, which together offers delegates a profound understanding of the fundamental issues they face in today’s climate. The Corporate Counsel Forum offers its attendees invaluable opportunities to connect with their peers, whilst taking part in an unrivalled level of knowledge exchange and benchmarking. As we prepare for another uncertain year across the globe, legal teams are expected to continue to deliver great value whilst carrying the burden of operating within an increasingly-regulated commercial environment. What’s more, as the global economy continues to recover, many businesses are looking further afield for new opportunities, meaning that legal teams are dealing with high-risk situations in unfamiliar jurisdictions. These are just some of the issues that our speakers will address at this year’s forum. Sessions:

• Regulatory changes & update: what is keeping in house lawyers awake today
• The key to a good team more than simply law
• Sustaining relevance in the techy age
• Nigeria Economic outlook for 2019 and its likely impact on Nigeria business
• Recent development of labour and employment law in Nigeria
• DEBATE; In house counsel versus external counsels: friends or foes