Biography

Tiwalola is a Partner in the Corporate & Commercial, Intellectual Property and Mergers & Acquisitions practice groups at ÆLEX.

In her years of practice, she has handled matters relating to intellectual property rights, franchising, licensing, technology transfer and product regulation. She has advised several foreign franchises in Nigeria including Cold Stone Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Hard Rock Café and Tutor Doctor.

Tiwalola has also advised local and multinational companies on corporate structure, regulatory compliance and acquisitions. She was part of the team which advised The Coca Cola Company on its acquisition of an initial 40% stake and subsequent 60% stake in C.H.I. Limited, Nigeria’s leading still beverages producer. She recently closed a transaction for the acquisition of a lubricant blending plant in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry.

She is the General Secretary of IPLAN and a member of the Non-Traditional Marks Committee of the International Trademark Association, Corporate and M&A Law Committee of the International Bar Association (“IBA”), Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee of the IBA, International Franchising Committee of the IBA, Intellectual Property Law Group of the American Bar Association (“ABA”), ABA Forum on Franchising and Business Law Group of the ABA. She was the winner of the coveted Rising Star Award at the IFLR 2021 Africa Awards.

Education

Nigerian Law School
LLB. Obafemi Awolowo University

Professional Associations

Nigerian Bar Association
International Bar Association
American Bar Association
International Trademark Association
Anti-Counterfeiting Collaboration
Intellectual Property Law Association of Nigeria