Department profile
Templars

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria


Templars

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - Nigeria

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Templars is a highly regarded law firm with a well-rounded team of banking and finance experts noted for their skilful handling of a range of transactions, including the provision of credit facilities. Its lawyers are regularly engaged by international energy companies on the Nigerian aspects of cross-border matters. They also often act on behalf of banks and other financial institutions on a range of investment projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Templars advised ExxonMobil on a USD300 million loan to Seplat Energy to fund its acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria.

Strengths

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  • Templars' client management capabilities are exceptional and I really appreciate the depth, ease and usefulness of the firm's relationships with international counsel whenever required.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Templars is a trusted legal partner, delivering responsive, pragmatic and commercially attuned advice while safeguarding the client's interests.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Templars' advice is pragmatic, tailored to our needs and mindful of the broader market context in which we operate.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • We always find them to be appropriately resourced with the right level and depth of expertise for the task at hand.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • We are happy with the firm's turnaround times. The firm is consistent and always delivers timeously.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Chike Obianwu
    Band 2Chike Obianwu

    Chike Obianwu

    Chike Obianwu is an experienced corporate and project finance lawyer. He acts for both lenders and borrowers.
    • Chike has extensive industry and multi-sector experience with an ability to manage the most complex situations.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Chike Obianwu is brilliant and an absolute pleasure to work with. He is encyclopedic in his knowledge, processes brilliantly and communicates concisely and effectively.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Chike Obianwu offers not just competence but a genuine commitment to excellence.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • He is analytical, measured, pragmatic and extremely practical.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Zelda Akindele
    Band 2Zelda Akindele

    Zelda Akindele

    Zelda Akindele has notable experience of financing mandates and the representation of borrowers. Her work includes international bank lending and loan restructuring deals.

    • Zelda Akindele is a pleasure to work with and her level of service is excellent.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Zelda is very personable and helpful.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Desmond Ogba
    Band 4Desmond Ogba

    Desmond Ogba

    Desmond Ogba represents both lenders and borrowers. His work includes a number of project finance mandates, acting on behalf of notable energy sector players.

Ranked Individuals at Templars (3)

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