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Templars

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria

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Corporate/Commercial - Nigeria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Templars is a highly skilled full-service law firm that has emerged as one of the leaders in the industry, with a roster of high-profile multinational clients. Its corporate and commercial lawyers are incredibly active in a number of areas, including mergers and acquisitions and financial transactions. The team is particularly active in the oil and gas and renewable energy spaces. It possesses a strong understanding of the local environment and is well positioned to advise international clients on local Nigerian regulations and compliance policies. The firm has offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
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Work Highlights

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  • Templars advised the shareholders of Mobil Producing Nigeria on the USD1.2 billion equity divestment to Seplat Energy Offshore.

Strengths

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  • Templars is extremely commercially aware and updated on the latest issues in the market.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • Templars handles matters with responsiveness and reliability. The firm has the knack to simplify complex issues, communicating them in a way that is clear and actionable.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • The firm has a very proactive, responsive and reliable team. It is able to strike the right balance between being legal professionals and business consultants.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • Templars is very capable of balancing risk with business progression, which is helpful for us.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • Templars is highly regarded for its deep expertise in Nigerian law, offering nuanced, commercially relevant advice that reflects the country’s complex regulatory landscape.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Chike Obianwu
    Chike Obianwu

    Chike Obianwu

    Chike Obianwu is a respected Nigerian lawyer with considerable M&A and general corporate experience. His work includes acquisitions and divestments and his clientele includes companies from the energy and financial services sectors.

    • Chike is very sound and knowledgeable and provides good customer engagement.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • Chike Obianwu is a jack of all trades and a master of most.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • Chike is an excellent lawyer. His vast experience really shines through particularly on complex transactions.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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  • Zelda Akindele
    Zelda Akindele

    Zelda Akindele

    Zelda Akindele has a growing corporate and commercial practice. She represents clients in shares and assets acquisitions as well as restructurings and divestments. Her clients operate in the private equity and energy sectors, among others.

    • Zelda Akindele is highly commercial and able to deliver sophisticated advice on complex matters.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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