Established in 1995, Templars is a full-service business firm from Nigeria. It has two offices in Lagos and Abuja.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong practice across most ranked practice areas in Nigeria, achieving tier 1 for their banking, debt capital markets, M&A, energy and infrastructure project work.
Key clients
The firm has developed strong relationships within the banking sector with African Development Bank, Actis West Africa Income Managers, Chapel Hill Denham Management, International Finance Corporation, Standard Bank of South Africa, Deutsche Bank, Stanbic IBTC Bank
In capital markets the firm has connections with IHS Holding, Elektron Energy Development, BNP Paribas, Aradel Holdings, Tolaram Group, Access Holdings, United Bank for Africa
In M&A the firm has ties with ExxonMobil, Tolaram Group, EnjoyCorp, Equinor Dayo, Halliburton West Africa Limited and Halliburton Energy Services Incorporated.
In projects the firm has relationships with Mota Engil, Total Energies, Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, Multipurpose Industrial Platform and UTM Offshore.
Research period review: 34th edition (2024/2025)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets, M&A and projects.
In banking the firm worked on loans and financings for clients linked to the oil and gas, banking, technology, and financial services sectors.
In debt capital markets the firm worked on bond issuances including high yield for a mix of issuers, trustees and arrangers from the oil and gas, construction and materials and financial services sectors.
In M&A the firm worked on financial investments, acquisitions, mergers, and divestments for clients in the energy, telecommunications and financial services sectors.
In projects the firm worked on energy, infrastructure, and power projects for clients in the oil and gas, power and transport sectors.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2024/2025)
Deutsche Bank landmark $751 million dual tranche financing
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited $1.283 billion equity divestment to Seplat Energy Offshore Limited
Aradel Holdings listing on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange LImited (NGX). It is the largest ever listing by introduction on the NGX.
Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2024/2025)
"Expert knowledge of the gas to power sector and the dynamics of international Mergers and Acquisition." -
Project finance
Desmond Ogba
"Very Knowledgeable and efficient."
