Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria
Ranked Individuals
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Templars is a large Nigerian law firm providing integrated advisory services across the oil and gas, power, infrastructure and mining sectors. The team has a strong capacity to deal with major oil and gas transactions, power plant and renewable energy projects, and public-private partnership transactions.
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Templars advised Equinor on the sale of its Nigerian subsidiary, Equinor Nigeria Energy Company, to Chappal Energies.
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Templars has great knowledge of Nigerian law and practice combined with a pragmatic approach to provide the best support in the jurisdiction.
Templars is very prompt and efficient in responding to client requests.
Templars provides strategic guidance and expert insights and it has a commendable diversity of talent in the team.
The firm has detailed knowledge of the industry and regulatory environment, and creativity in finding the best legal structures and solutions.
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Oghogho Akpata has a wealth of experience across the gamut of projects and energy matters in Nigeria. He is notably well versed in multinational oil and gas transactions, as well as significant project financing mandates.
Oghogho Akpata provides leadership, support and direction to his team.
Chike Obianwu is highly experienced and responsive.
Dayo Okusami is a notable lawyer in the oil and gas space in Nigeria, with extensive experience advising on acquisitions in the sector. He also assists clients with regulatory issues.
Dayo Okusami is excellent at delivering efficient legal services to his clients.
Dayo Okusami gives very good advice and he is very helpful in telling us what we should and should not do.
Projects & Energy
Projects & Energy
Projects & Energy
Projects & Energy
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