Templars handles national and international work for banking institutions, private equity firms and venture capital clients. Sarpong Odame , who has experience of project finance work, sits at the helm of the practice.
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- ‘They are ready to put in the work to deliver to an expert standard.’
- ‘They had the patience to respond to several rounds of review of the work product and follow-up questions, in order to get everything right and ensure client satisfaction.’
- ‘The team is well armed with good local market understanding mixed with international standards of execution, and therefore, they are a trusted partner on complex transactions. They are highly skilled at crafting innovative financing solutions to clients' requirements, and they are intensely collaborative internally as well as with counterparties, which allows transactions to go smoothly. Compared to other businesses, Templars stands out in being able to anticipate problems and deliver hands-on solutions without compromising on quality. The company has also embraced innovation when it comes to efficiency and communication, employing technology for effective document management and flexible billing arrangements when the need arises.’
- ‘The members of the Banking and Finance team are well known for their responsiveness, commercial understanding, and technical expertise. The partners play hands-on roles in cases to offer tailored advice and strategic recommendations, while the associates are extremely professional in their practice and highly skilled, going the extra mile to respond and ensure attention to detail.’
Key clients
- Sahara Impact Ventures
- Bayerische Landesbank
- Acumen Fund
- First Atlantic Bank
- Forms Capital Limited
- Turaco Inclusive Ghana Limited
Work highlights
Advised Bayerische Landesbank (as Lender) on its export finance transaction with the Turkish company, Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. (as Borrower) for financing a power project operated by Aksa Energy Company Ghana Limited in Ghana and covered by a buyer credit guarantee to be issued by Finnvera (as the Export Credit Agency.)
Advised Turaco Inclusive Ghana Limited, the Ghanaian arm of Turaco Inc., on a cross-border group structure involving a loan from the parent company, a services agreement with Turaco Kenya, and a software licence for its proprietary platform.
Advised Sahara Impact Ventures (SIV) on its investment, structured as a convertible loan note, in Agriarche Limited, a Nigerian agritech company providing farmers with access to logistics, markets, finance, and input support through a digital platform.
Practice head
Sarpong Odame