Professional Practice 101: Legal, Finance & Ethics
The legal, financial and ethical foundations every interior design practice needs - contracts, IP, compliance, and cross-border practice.
Key Takeaways
- Contracts that protect you
- IP and design ownership in Africa
- Managing difficult clients
- Tax, invoicing and compliance
- Cross-border legal pitfalls
Speakers

Amara Duarte
Design Educator, Light Design Lab at Light Design Factory
Design Education & Community Coordinator at Light Design Factory. Brazilian-American creative with training in Visual Arts Education and Interior Design.

Adedayo G. Adesina, SAN
Lead Partner, Oyewole & Adesina at Oyewole & Adesina
Lead Partner at Oyewole & Adesina. Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Contributed to Nigeria's Business Facilitation Act, 2021.
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Eileen (Kissi) Ninson
Head of Finance, Adjaye Associates at Sir David Adjaye & Associates Ltd
Award-winning leader. Fellow of ACCA, Chartered Tax Practitioner. Head of Finance at Sir David Adjaye & Associates Ltd. Founder of The Chayil Foundation.

Temilola Muyiwa-Ajayi
Associate Partner, Charles Renshaw & Abraham at Charles, Renshaw and Abraham
Lawyer specializing in Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment, and Commercial Law. Associate Partner at Charles, Renshaw and Abraham.

Titi Fowora
Founder & Lead Interior Designer, Inu Design Ltd at Inu Design Ltd
Distinguished Nigerian interior architect with 20+ years experience. Founder of Inu Design Ltd. Created Interiors by Design — West Africa's first interior design reality TV show.