Templars is highly regarded for its strength in M&A, and regularly represents clients in the financial services, fast-moving consumer goods and oil and gas sectors. Chike Obianwu has strong capabilities in financing matters, and Olumide Akpata advises local and international corporations on corporate compliance, governance, and restructuring issues. Ijeoma Uju advises multinational clients on foreign investment matters. Inam Wilson and Obianuju Ifebunandu are also singled out for their contributions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has great depth and versatility and has been at the forefront of some of the most major deals in Nigeria.'
- ‘The partners are hands-on and involved and do not defer work to hierarchical bureaucracies.’
- ‘Superb client service, attention to detail, and superior knowledge and command of the law.'
Key clients
- Actis West Africa Income Manager
- General Electric
- Walmart Incorporated
- American Towers Corporation
- Alphabet Inc. (Google)
- Venture Garden Group
- Backbone Connectivity Network Limited
- Brompton Industries Pte Limited
- Fidelity Bank Plc
- Engie
- Kantar Group Holdings Limited
- Sika AG
- Fidelity Bank Plc
- Tower Power Utilities Limited
- Emerson Group
- Petralon Energy Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Actis on a potential acquisition of a 50% stake in Gruppo Investment Nigeria Limited.
- Advised Backbone Connectivity Network Limited (BCN) on its acquisition of Cloud Exchange West Africa Nigeria Limited.
- Advising MasterCard in connection with its US$200 million equity investment in MTN’s fintech business.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Olumide Akpata, Chike Obianwu, Inam Wilson, Ijeoma Uju