Technology is rapidly redefining the way businesses operate, services are delivered, and laws are interpreted. At Smith & Partners LP, we provide forward-thinking legal advisory and compliance support to startups, tech companies, digital platforms, software developers, investors, and multinationals operating in the technology ecosystem.
Our technology law practice covers software licensing, intellectual property protection for innovations, regulatory compliance, fintech and blockchain advisory, AI and emerging technologies, cybersecurity obligations, digital taxation, platform liability, and tech-focused mergers and acquisitions. We ensure that innovation remains legally sound and commercially viable.
One of our partners was in the legal team that supported the acquisition of a Nigerian mobile payment startup by an international fintech firm — leading the legal due diligence and reviewing all regulatory risks related to data, licensing, and cross-border operations. We are currently advising a local AI-based health tech company on regulatory compliance and the negotiation of strategic partnerships with foreign investors.
We recently provided legal structuring for a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider entering the Nigerian market — drafting master service agreements, end-user licence agreements (EULAs), and advising on liability clauses, IP retention, and customer data obligations in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).
Our firm also advises blockchain developers and crypto platforms on licensing, token compliance, and anti-money laundering obligations under the current regulatory climate set by the Central Bank of Nigeria and SEC guidelines. We supported a tech accelerator in developing legal frameworks for their cohort of startups, covering co-founder agreements, IP assignments, and investor-readiness documents.
From advising on technology transfer to structuring joint ventures in innovation hubs, we combine legal excellence with a deep understanding of the tech space. Our goal is to empower innovators and businesses to scale with legal certainty, navigate regulatory change, and protect their technological assets.
