Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Nigeria
Band 1
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+234 1 461 1291Chambers Review
Templars is a large Nigerian law firm providing integrated advisory services across the oil and gas, power, projects and infrastructure, and mining sectors. The team displays a strong capacity to deal with major oil and gas transactions, power plant and renewable energy projects, as well as public-private partnership transactions.
Work Highlights
- Templars advised Amazon Energy on the proposed infrastructure rehabilitation project at Kaduna refinery.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Templars has exceptional capacity, experience, and expertise in the Nigerian energy space."
"The firm is very practical and it has the ability to hold your hand through the whole process. It has a good commercial standpoint."
"Templars has a deep understanding of the local oil and gas market."
"The Templars team is very thorough and exceedingly reliable in support of our project."
"Templars has exceptional capacity, experience, and expertise in the Nigerian energy space."
"The firm is very practical and it has the ability to hold your hand through the whole process. It has a good commercial standpoint."
"Templars has a deep understanding of the local oil and gas market."
"The Templars team is very thorough and exceedingly reliable in support of our project."
Notable Practitioners
Oghogho Akpata has a wealth of experience across the full gamut of projects and energy matters in Nigeria. He is notably well versed in multinational oil and gas transactions, as well as significant project financing mandates.
Chike Obianwu features prominently on project structuring and financing matters, in relation to both the infrastructure and the oil and gas spaces. His clients include project companies and lenders.
Yemisi Awonuga is increasingly well respected for her work in the Nigerian oil and gas industry. Her clients include a range of financial institutions and she is well placed to assist with project development and project financing.
"With a profound grasp of commercial dynamics and an extensive background in the sector, Yemisi Awonuga seamlessly merges her deep industry knowledge with astute business awareness."
"She is an excellent communicator and a commercially savvy advocate for her client."
Dayo Okusami is a notable lawyer in the oil and gas space in Nigeria, with extensive experience advising on acquisitions in the sector. He also assists clients with regulatory issues.
Desmond Ogba assists with oil and gas project developments as well as investment transactions. He also has notable expertise in renewable energy project developments.
"Desmond Ogba has excellent sectoral knowledge and legal capabilities."
"Desmond is our Nigerian counsel in our project and he has been extremely impressive."