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21 April 2026

TEMPLARS Secures Top Tier Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2026

TEMPLARS secured top-tier rankings in the latest the “Legal 500” 2026 EMEA Guide, with Tier 1 recognition across key practice areas in Nigeria, continued growth in Ghana, and multiple lawyers recognised across both jurisdictions.

1 April 2026

TEMPLARS Advises Global Music Players on US$100 Million Copyright Dispute

TEMPLARS advised a consortium of international music industry stakeholders including international popstar, Bad Bunny, Apple Music, Spotify USA Inc and others in connection with a US$100 million cross-border copyright dispute involving emPawa Africa.
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TEMPLARS is one of the largest and most reputable commercial law firms in Africa, with unrivalled depth of experience and more than 100 lawyers.

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Knowledge Centre

15 June 2026

Court of Appeal Affirms Right of Pre-CAMA 2020 Private Companies to Operate with a Single Shareholder

On 10 June 2026, the Court of Appeal settled a question that has lingered since the enactment of CAMA 2020: can private companies incorporated before the legislation operate with a sole shareholder?

10 June 2026

Nigeria’s Net Billing Regulations 2026: Assessing Commercial Opportunity and Economic Viability

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s recently issued Net Billing Regulations 2026 mark a significant milestone in the evolution of Nigeria’s distributed renewable energy market.

2 June 2026

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources June 2026

The June edition of the Energy and Natural Resources Digest highlights a shift from policy to execution across Nigeria and Ghana, with major projects advancing, regulatory oversight tightening, and strategic resource priorities taking centre stage.
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Insights Videos

  • 6 October 2025

    Talking Legal with TEMPLARS: The Senior Advocates of Nigeria Edition

  • 7 July 2025

    Protecting Business Brands in Nigeria Through Trademarks

  • 10 June 2025

    The Defence of Sovereign Immunity at the Enforcement Stage of Arbitral Awards

  • 7 April 2025

    Nigeria’s Withholding Tax Regulations 2024: Matters Arising

  • 3 March 2025

    Talking Legal with TEMPLARS: Cybersecurity Insurance in Ghana

  • 5 February 2025

    TEMPLARS: The Energy Question—Is CNG the Answer?

  • 13 January 2025

    Talking Legal with TEMPLARS: Regulator Engagement in Ghana’s Financial Market

  • 5 November 2024

    Talking Legal Regulatory Edition: TEMPLARS and Corporate Affairs Commission Nigeria

  • 9 October 2024

    Domestic Crude Oil Supply & Gas Delivery Compliance in Nigeria

  • 3 May 2024

    Gender Violence: A Legal Perspective

  • 23 January 2024

    Fair Justice Initiative: Beyond Pro Bono Legal Services for Vulnerable Communities

  • 9 January 2024

    Renewable Energy in Ghana

  • 13 September 2023

    Data Protection in Nigeria: Legal Framework and Frequently Asked Questions.

  • 15 August 2023

    Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria: Legal Considerations, Challenges, and Opportunities.

  • 14 June 2023

    International sanctions and its effect on businesses operating in Nigeria

  • 3 May 2023

    Nigerian Competition Law: Beyond Merger Control

  • 3 April 2023

    Risk Allocation in Public Sector Power Projects in Africa

  • 1 March 2023

    Legal Issues in the Metaverse – Part 2

  • 13 February 2023

    Business and Investment Outlook 2023 [Part 3]

  • 10 February 2023

    Business and Investment Outlook 2023 [Part 2]
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