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31 July 2025

TEMPLARS Advises UAC of Nigeria plc on the Acquisition of Chivita | Hollandia (CHI Limited) from The Coca-Cola Company

TEMPLARS has advised a subsidiary of leading Nigerian conglomerate UAC of Nigeria plc (UAC) on its agreement to acquire Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) from The Coca‑Cola Company.

5 June 2025

TEMPLARS Advises TotalEnergies on its $510 Million Divestment of 12.5% Interest in OML 118 (Bonga Field)

TEMPLARS has advised TotalEnergies SE and its Nigerian subsidiary, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited on the US$510 million divestment of its non-operated 12.5% interest in the OML118 Production Sharing Contract to Shell.

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13 August 2025

Nigeria’s Supreme Court in Melrose Case Clarifies Burden of Proof in Asset Forfeiture

This article analyses the evolving legal standards surrounding non-conviction based (civil) asset forfeiture in Nigeria.

12 August 2025

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest | August 2025

The August edition of the TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest reviews recent developments in Ghana and Nigeria’s energy sectors.

5 August 2025

The Power of a Nigerian Court to Set Aside a Foreign Arbitral Award: Where Do Things Stand?

Recent Nigerian court rulings have reignited debate over whether Nigerian courts can set aside foreign seated arbitral awards.

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