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10 December 2024

TEMPLARS Advises on Equinor’s $1.2 Billion Sale of Nigerian Subsidiary to Chappal Energies

TEMPLARS advised Equinor ASA on the sale of its Nigerian subsidiary, Equinor Nigeria Energy Company, to Chappal Energies Mauritius Limited.

4 December 2024

TEMPLARS Partners Achieve Global Recognition in IFLR1000 2024

TEMPLARS Managing Partner, Oghogho Akpata, Deputy Managing Partner, Chike Obianwu, and Partners, Adewale Atake SAN, Dayo Okusami, Zelda Akindele, Yemisi Awonuga, Desmond Ogba, and Modupe Dabiri have been recognised in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings.

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16 December 2024

Securing the Future: Trust as a Strategic Tool for Wealth Management

High-net-worth families and individuals in Ghana often manage diverse asset portfolios across multiple jurisdictions.

13 December 2024

Navigating Online Defamation: Jurisdictional Challenges in a Borderless World

This publication by Femi Oyewole, and Orji A. Uka, tackles the complexities surrounding the question of the jurisdictional competence of a court to hear online defamation claims brought against foreign defendants.

12 December 2024

Criminal liability for defamation in Nigeria: can companies be indicted for wrongful publications?

A business’s reputation is crucial for attracting clients and driving revenue, making its protection essential. However, as businesses struggle with the economic realities, some resort to defamation against competitors.

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