Templars has an excellent track record in advising clients in various sectors such as technology, media, as well as oil and gas, on a wide spectrum of matters. The practice is led by a quintet of partners: Chike Obianwu; Inam Wilson; Ijeoma Uju; Zelda Akindele; and Desmond Ogba, and Obianwu is experienced in mergers and takeovers, Wilson advises a variety of clients on corporate misconduct and compliance, and Uju has expertise in foreign investments. Akindele is skilled at capital markets transactions and Ogba specialises in divestments and corporate finance.
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- 'The attention to detail, personalised service, and knowledge of my industry and the law stand out.' We had to deal with French and Nigerian law, and knowledge and expertise was stellar.’
Key clients
- Kanta Group Holdings Limited
- TikTok Pte Ltd
- Weihai International Economic and Technical Cooperative Co Ltd
- Cushman & Wakefield
- TikTok Pte Ltd
- Apple
- Standard Chartered Group
- Tolaram Group
- GO54 LTD
- Oak Heirs Limited.
- Halliburton West Africa Limited (HWAL)
- Halliburton Energy Services Incorporated (HESI)
Work highlights
Advised Tolaram Africa Pte Ltd through its subsidiary N Seven Nigeria Limited on the successful completion of its Mandatory Takeover Offer (MTO) for the minority shareholders of Guinness Nigeria plc, a company listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited.
Advised Oak-Heirs Limited on its acquisition of 87% ownership of Air Liquide Nigeria plc, a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a French multinational company, with the objective of supplying industrial and medical gases, speciality gases, as well as welding and fire equipment to various industries.
Advised on the buyout of the 20% minority stake held by minority shareholders in Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited (HESNL) by its majority shareholder, Halliburton West Africa Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ijeoma Uju
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Obianuju Ifebunandu
Practice head
Chike Obianwu; Inam Wilson (SAN); Ijeoma Uju; Zelda Akindele; Desmond Ogba