Our locations:

The imposition of fines by regulatory bodies has raised concerns about fair hearings and legitimacy.

Recent cases emphasize the notion that the imposition of fines/penalties is a judicial act reserved solely and exclusively for the courts and as such, should not be exercised by a regulatory body not conferred with judicial or quasi-judicial powers.

In our latest publication, TEMPLARS Partner Sadiq Ilegieuno and Associates; Lawal Kazeem, Akorede Adelupe, and Emediong Okodi, explore the judicial approach to administrative fines and sanctions in Nigeria.

View full publication

Related Posts

2 May 2024

Ghana Supreme Court Affirms Ghana as Arbitration Friendly Jurisdiction
In this Client Alert, TEMPLARS Managing Partner (Ghana), Augustine Kidisil and Senior Associate, Paa Kwame Larbi Asare highlight a landmark decision obtained by TEMPLARS in Ghana’s Supreme Court.

30 April 2024

TEMPLARS Dispute Resolution Digest | April 2024
In this Maiden edition of the TEMPLARS Dispute Resolution Digest, the Dispute Resolution Practice group introduces a quarterly publication centered on the evolving Dispute Resolution landscape of Nigeria and Ghana.

29 April 2024

Enforceability of Net Of Tax and Gross Up Clauses in Ghana
This publication, authored by TEMPLARS, Managing Partner (Ghana), Augustine Kidisil, and Associate, Sydney Amenyedor, explores the enforceability of net of tax and tax gross-up clauses within commercial contracts under Ghanaian jurisdiction.