Investment Treaty Arbitration
Nigeria
11 March 2025
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Templars‘ ’proactive and experienced’ dispute resolution team has been involved in significant cases in the Nigerian oil and gas sector. The team has represented local and international investors against private corporations and public bodies, including the Federal Government of Nigeria. Beyond notable activity in the energy sector, the team is experienced in handling disputes relating to shipping, telecoms and real estate. The experienced Adewale Atake, SAN leads the team and is supported by two other Senior Advocates of Nigeria: Godwin Omoaka, SAN and Inam Wilson, SAN, as well as the talented associate, Stanley U. Nweke-Eze.
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Testimonials
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‘Their professionalism, responsiveness, accessibility, analytical and other skills, tenacity and doggedness make them stand out. Templars is a firm of first recourse.’
- ‘They are very detail-oriented and quick on their feet. I particularly like the fact that they are accessible and available at even the oddest of times. In coming up with out-of-the-box solutions, the firm engages us to fully understand the issues and advise us of potential outcomes.’
Key clients
- The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria /Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited
- TotalEnergies E & P Nigeria Limited
Work highlights
Representing Korea National Oil Corporation and its Nigerian subsidiaries in an arbitration against the Federal Republic of Nigeria arising from alleged breaches of an investment agreement between KNOC and Nigeria regarding oil and gas exploration and production activities.
Representing an IOC and its shareholders in $1.3bn arbitration proceedings pursuant to a joint operating agreement, commenced by a state-affiliated entity and arising from a proposed sale of equity in Nigeria’s energy sector.