Area of practice

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Practice Areas

Blockblista Advisory is a leading legal firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal and regulatory guidance to technology innovators, startups, and established enterprises. In Nigeria’s dynamic and rapidly evolving digital landscape, we offer strategic insights and practical solutions across all facets of tech law, enabling our clients to build, scale, innovate, *and secure investment* with confidence. From cutting-edge emerging technologies to complex cross-border transactions and *capital raises*, we guide our clients through every stage.

Blockchain & Digital Assets

Clear legal guidance on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, NFTs, and tokenized products, including regulatory compliance, *token offerings, STOs, and digital asset structuring for investment purposes.

AI & Emerging Tech Advisory

Legal counsel for artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and other advanced technologies, covering development, deployment, ethical considerations, and regulatory adherence, *including IP protection vital for investor due diligence.

Smart Contracts & DAO Legal Support

Guidance on DAO formation, governance models, and smart contract enforceability under Nigerian contract law, *with consideration for decentralized investment frameworks.

Business Formation & Corporate Structuring

Helping founders legally register and structure technology startups and companies in Nigeria, with a focus on scalability, *investment readiness, and compliance, **including shareholder agreements and corporate governance.

Venture Capital & Investment Advisory

Comprehensive legal support for both startups seeking capital and investors, covering venture capital rounds, seed funding, SAFE notes, convertible notes, equity financing, *due diligence, term sheet negotiation, and investment agreements.

Intellectual Property & Technology Protection

Legal support for creators, developers, and platforms, covering copyright, patents, trademarks, licensing agreements, data rights, and brand protection for technology-driven innovations, *safeguarding assets critical for valuation and investment.

Data Protection & Privacy (NDPA 2023)

Ensuring technology projects and businesses comply with Nigeria’s Data Protection Act, especially in managing user data both on-chain and off-chain, *a key aspect of regulatory compliance for investors

Cross-Border Advisory

Strategic legal guidance for international technology businesses looking to enter or operate in Nigeria, and for Nigerian tech companies expanding globally, covering market entry, regulatory navigation, international compliance, *and cross-border investment structuring.

Employment Law & Contributor Agreements

Drafting solid contracts for team members, independent contractors, and contributors, aligned with Nigerian labor law and best international practices, *essential for talent acquisition and investor confidence.*

Dispute Resolution & Technology Litigation

Support in handling technology-related disputes, commercial conflicts, user complaints, and legal enforcement across digital ecosystems and traditional courts, *including investment-related disagreements.

Tax Strategy for Technology & Digital Assets

Helping clients understand and comply with Nigeria’s evolving tax policies for technology companies, digital assets, and cross-border digital transactions, *optimizing tax efficiency for businesses and investors.*