Templars is one of Africa’s leading law firms, renowned for delivering innovative, practical, and commercially focused legal solutions to industry leaders, disruptors, and high-growth businesses. For nearly three decades, we have built a reputation for solving complex problems with creativity, initiative, and deep sector knowledge, positioning ourselves as the legal advisers of choice for today’s and tomorrow’s market leaders.

Our client base spans global energy majors, leading financial institutions, multinational manufacturers, fintech pioneers, and some of West Africa’s most exciting start-ups. We combine world-class legal expertise with an understanding of Africa’s dynamic commercial landscape, helping clients navigate intricate regulatory environments and achieve their strategic objectives.

At Templars, we relish complexity. We thrive on advising clients facing high-stakes challenges, from structuring and executing landmark transactions to managing critical disputes. Over the years, we have advised on some of the largest deals and disputes in the region, often in collaboration with leading international law firms, reflecting our trusted role in cross-border legal matters.

Our multidisciplinary expertise spans key sectors, including aviation, capital markets, chemicals, e-commerce, energy and energy transition, financial institutions, fintech, funds and investment, FMCG, gas, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, manufacturing and industrials, maritime and shipping, media and entertainment, mining and metals, oil and gas, power, project finance, real estate, technology, and telecommunications.

We remain driven by the commercial imperative that inspired our founding: to provide high-quality legal advice aligned with the business needs of our clients. Today, as Africa undergoes rapid economic transformation, we continue to partner with established giants and disruptive innovators alike—delivering clarity, actionable solutions, and long-term value in a fast-changing market.

At Templars, we do more than provide legal advice—we solve problems, anticipate challenges, and enable our clients to seize opportunities in Africa and beyond.