As technology, artificial intelligence, data, and digital infrastructure continue to reshape businesses and investment across Nigeria and Africa, the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding them are becoming increasingly important. Edidiong Akpanuwa & Co. advises technology companies, investors, infrastructure developers, founders, and other stakeholders on the legal issues arising across the technology and digital infrastructure ecosystem—from AI governance, data protection, and regulatory compliance to technology transactions, data centres, cloud and connectivity infrastructure, digital infrastructure development, investment, and commercial arrangements.
Our Technology, AI & Digital Infrastructure Advisory practice provides practical legal guidance to help clients navigate emerging regulatory frameworks, structure investments and projects, manage risk, and execute technology and infrastructure transactions effectively.
Our Technology, AI & Digital Infrastructure Advisory practice covers:
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AI governance and compliance — advising businesses and organisations on data protection, AI governance, algorithmic accountability, responsible AI deployment, and emerging regulatory requirements.
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Data governance and data advisory — advising on data ownership, data use, data-sharing arrangements, cross-border data considerations, and regulatory obligations affecting the collection, processing, storage, and use of data.
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Data centre acquisitions and transactions — structuring and executing acquisitions, disposals, investments, financing arrangements, and ownership structures involving data centre assets and portfolios, including cross-border transactions.
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Data centre development and infrastructure projects — advising developers and investors on land acquisition, permitting, power supply arrangements, construction and development risks, project structuring, and related commercial arrangements.
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Digital infrastructure — advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of digital infrastructure projects, including cloud, connectivity, telecommunications, fibre, and other infrastructure supporting digital and AI-enabled services.
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AI, technology and software agreements — drafting and negotiating agreements for AI tool deployment, software licensing, technology services, model licensing, data sharing, cloud services, and other technology-enabled arrangements.
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Technology transactions and investments — advising investors, technology companies, founders, and infrastructure developers on investments, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions, and other transactions involving technology and digital infrastructure businesses.
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AI risk and liability advisory — helping boards, executives, and businesses identify and manage legal and regulatory risks arising from the use of AI in decision-making, employment, credit, customer-facing services, and other business functions.
As Nigeria and other African markets continue to expand their digital infrastructure, technology, and AI ecosystems, businesses and investors face increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations. Edidiong Akpanuwa & Co. helps clients navigate this evolving landscape, providing practical legal guidance on technology, AI, data, data centres, and digital infrastructure matters—from investment and development through to governance, compliance, and commercial implementation.