Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Nigeria
Band 1
Email address
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+234 1 461 1291Chambers Review
Templars is a highly regarded law firm with a well-rounded team of banking and finance experts, noted for their skilful handling of a range of complex transactions, including credit facilities and acquisition financing. The lawyers are regularly engaged by international energy companies on the Nigerian aspects of cross-border matters. They also often act on behalf of banks and other financial institutions on a range of investment projects.
Work Highlights
- Templars advised Enerflex on a USD700 million revolving credit facility to finance its acquisition of Exterran Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Templars is very knowledgeable about finance issues and it gives us comfort as to how we can ensure compliance."
"The team protects our interests and offers good efficiency, customer service and turnaround time."
"Templars is very knowledgeable about finance issues and it gives us comfort as to how we can ensure compliance."
"The team protects our interests and offers good efficiency, customer service and turnaround time."
Notable Practitioners
Chike Obianwu is an experienced corporate and project finance lawyer. He acts for both lenders and borrowers.
"Chike Obianwu is proactive and on top of things. I find him to be thoughtful and focused."
Lagos-based Zelda Akindele has notable experience of financing mandates and the representation of borrowers. Her work includes international bank lending and loan restructuring deals.
Desmond Ogba represents both lenders and borrowers. His work includes a number of project finance mandates, acting on behalf of notable energy sector players.