- LL.B, University of Lagos
- Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus
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Afolabi Ogunsanya
Head, Corporate & Commercial
Afolabi Ogunsanya heads the Corporate & Commercial practice at JANS. He advises Nigerian and international businesses on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance, and leads the firm’s tax and data protection work.
He works with founders, boards and investors, from early-stage companies to established businesses and foreign companies entering Nigeria. His work includes company formation and corporate secretarial matters, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, dealing with sector regulators, and compliance under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.
Afolabi holds an LL.B from the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar after training at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus. He has practised law for over eleven years.
- Corporate & Commercial
- M&A and Joint Ventures
- Commercial Contracts & Negotiation
- Tax
- Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
- Data Protection & Technology
Insights
Notes by Afolabi
- The rent relief almost nobody is claimingSince 1 January 2026, tenants can cut their income tax by claiming 20% of the rent they pay on their home, up to ₦500,000 a year. It is not automatic, and many people have not claimed it. It may also quietly change how Nigeria rents.3 min read
- Running a short-let in Lagos? The tax question nobody has settledLagos says short-let hosts must collect a 5% consumption tax from their guests. Federal law charges VAT on much of the same spending. The courts have said the two should not stack, and the 2025 tax reforms have reopened the question. Hosts are stuck in the middle.3 min read