Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria
Ranked Individuals
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Templars is a well-regarded Nigerian law firm highlighted for its impressive handling of high-value disputes in the oil and gas and wider energy sectors. It is often involved in arbitrations, acting for multinational clients. The team also represents clients in disputes relating to telecoms and taxation issues. It is engaged by contractor clients on international construction arbitration matters.
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Templars represented Korea National Oil Corporation and its Nigerian subsidiaries in an investor-state arbitration against the Federal Republic of Nigeria concerning oil and gas exploration and production activities.
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The team is sound, tenacious, responsive and well versed in the subject. Templars' strong communication skills are top-notch.
The Templars team's responsiveness is stellar, responding to queries and providing clarification whenever it is required.
Templars demonstrates that meeting the client's needs in an efficient and lawful manner is its forte.
Templars' team is composed of experienced litigators and arbitrators. The team provides sound dispute strategies, very good availability and timely updates.
With partners bringing years of experience, the firm is well equipped to handle complex and sophisticated matters effectively.
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Adewale Atake SAN is the head of the dispute resolution department at Templars and has significant experience representing clients from the energy sector. He is well regarded for his experience in international arbitration.
He possesses vast dispute resolution experience.
Adewale Atake is very cerebral and able to distil the finer points of the law from seemingly mundane circumstances, making him a formidable opponent in courtrooms.
He is always available and very responsive. He is attentive, unassuming and approaches critical issues and circumstances with a calmness that is very reassuring for his clients.
Godwin Omoaka is a resourceful and technically sound litigator.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
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