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Meet Omoruyi Edoigiawerie, Founder at EandC Legal, who will be joining the stage as a Speaker at Lagos Tech Fest 2026.
Omoruyi Uyilaw Edoigiawerie is a leading Startup Attorney, Notary Public of Nigeria, and one of Africa’s most influential legal voices in and entrepreneurship, with 17 years and counting of commercial legal practice. His work sits at the intersection of law, startups, policy, and emerging technologies.
He is the Founder and Lead Partner of EandC Legal a full-service commercial law firm widely recognized for its deep, hands-on support of startups, scaleups, investors, and ecosystem enablers. Through his practice, Omoruyi has been instrumental in structuring high-impact startups, facilitating strategic partnerships, and enabling cross-border expansion across Africa and globally.
Widely regarded for his deep understanding of the startup ecosystem in Nigeria and across Africa, Omoruyi has become a trusted advisor to founders navigating growth, investment, and complex regulatory environments. The media describe him as “the King of Startups,” noting that “his deep understanding of, and support for, the startup ecosystem in Nigeria and across Africa has made him renowned and the go-to lawyer for startup-related legal issues.
His expertise spans Startup and Technology Law, Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Advisory, and Commercial Contracting. He is particularly respected for designing sustainable governance and compliance frameworks that give founders clarity and confidence as they scale. His practice includes negotiating and drafting complex technology and commercial agreements for both local and international clients, including blue-chip companies.
Join Omoruyi and other leading voices at Nigeria’s premier tech gathering, convening innovators, founders, investors, and industry leaders committed to shaping the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Book your final passes via
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