Case Study:
Be Keys

Client Background

Eweka and Associates was approached by a rapidly expanding technology company with a presence in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The client sought assistance in structuring a complex commercial contract to facilitate a strategic partnership with a telecommunications provider, while also ensuring strict compliance with data protection and regulatory requirements in both jurisdictions.

Project Objectives

1. Contract Drafting and Negotiation: The client required a comprehensive service-level agreement that covered various aspects, including data security, intellectual property rights, liability clauses, and specific performance standards.

2. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the agreement complied with the UK GDPR and Nigeria's NDPR (Nigeria Data Protection Regulation), addressing cross-border data transfers and privacy requirements.

3. Risk Mitigation and Dispute Resolution: Developing terms to manage risks effectively, establish clear performance expectations, and set forth a dispute resolution mechanism in line with the client’s risk management goals.

Approach and Execution

1. Client Consultation and Needs Assessment: We began with an in-depth consultation to understand the client’s needs, the potential partnership's goals, and any unique compliance challenges specific to their industry.

2. Drafting and Structuring the Agreement: Our team of commercial lawyers drafted a customized service-level agreement, incorporating clauses that aligned with the client’s operational objectives and protected their intellectual property. To safeguard the client’s data, we also developed detailed provisions for handling and storing sensitive data in compliance with both GDPR and NDPR.

3. Regulatory Review: We conducted a regulatory assessment, identifying the cross-border data flow and potential risks of non-compliance. Our team engaged with both UK and Nigerian regulatory frameworks to design mechanisms that complied with both territories' standards, including robust data transfer protocols.

4. Negotiation with Partner Firm: Acting as the client's representative, we led the negotiation phase with the telecommunications provider. We clarified each party’s roles, responsibilities, and limitations, while also achieving favorable terms that minimized the client's liability.

5. Risk Management and Dispute Resolution Mechanism: To protect the client’s interests in case of contract breaches, we included escalation and arbitration procedures, along with explicit provisions for penalties in case of service delays or data mishandling.

Results and Client Impact

1. Secured Strategic Partnership: The client successfully executed the partnership, giving them expanded market access and technological resources to support their growth.

2. Compliance Assurance: The contract ensured full compliance with both UK GDPR and NDPR, mitigating the risks associated with regulatory non-compliance.

3. Reduced Liability and Enhanced Data Protection: With comprehensive data privacy and liability clauses, the client minimized risk exposure and established trust with their new partner.

4. Operational Efficiency: The well-defined contract terms and risk management clauses empowered the client to focus on core business activities without legal concerns.

Client Feedback

The client expressed high satisfaction with Eweka and Associates' expertise in contract negotiation and compliance, and they have since engaged us for ongoing legal advisory services. They appreciated the team's ability to navigate the complexities of cross-jurisdictional law and deliver a tailored solution that positioned them strategically within their industry.

This case study illustrates Eweka and Associates’ capacity to handle multifaceted commercial agreements and regulatory compliance, reinforcing our role as a trusted legal partner for businesses operating across diverse jurisdictions.

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