Woye Famojuro is a Partner at Famsville, bringing on board extensive experience in legal advisory services across sectors such as Real Estate and Construction, Intellectual Property, and Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies. As head of the Real Estate Practice, Woye has supported major financial institutions with due diligence, ensuring the legality of securities used in securing loans. He has also guided international venture capital firms in multi-million-dollar investments in Nigerian real estate, issuing critical reports on the corporate standing of target companies.
In the real estate sector, Woye has advised Nigeria’s largest industry players on financing options and property ownership, facilitating the acquisition of high-value properties in Lagos, and ensuring smooth transactions. He has also played a pivotal role in advising on loan transactions for residential developments and provided strategic guidance on Joint Venture deals.
In Intellectual Property, Woye has advised global technology companies on trademark protection in Nigeria and successfully registered numerous trademarks across different classes. He has assisted U.S.-based food distributors, award-winning healthcare centres, and international record labels with trademark registrations, intellectual property agreements, and negotiations. His expertise extends to advising on patent, utility model, and trademark registrations for multinational companies seeking to protect their inventions and designs in Nigeria. In addition to these practice areas, Woye specializes in transactional and advisory services for Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies as part of his personal dreams to make Africa a choice funding location for venture capital firms across the world.
Woye is ranked on Who’s Who Legal (WWL) for Construction and Real Estate in 2021, 2022, and 2023. He is also a member of the International Trademarks Association (INTA), Nigeria Bar Association, Section of Business Law, and the International Bar Association. His published works and proven track record of success underscore his strategic approach and dedication to client success, making him a trusted advisor in the legal community.
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