Adewale Atake, SAN

Senior Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution practice at Templars

[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

@dmightyangel INEC like any other agency of government or party to a proceeding in court have the constitutional duty to enforce the decision of a court . To do otherwise amount’s to contempt of court.

[Ayekooto @DeeOneAyekooto]

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, held a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence Monday.

[micasasucasa @micasasucasasa]

@NancyIsime678 @thecreativexx Then do things like a Gee… be kind to deserving people..Do things for her because you’re just like that… and forget about it. Don’t hold onto things detrimental to your Emotional and Mental health!

[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

@AdeleOnisuru @ennyola0015 @Onise_iyanu The constitution requires all revenue accruing to the federation to be paid into an account known as the federation account. It does not allow for operational costs to be deducted before payment is made. The EO is consistent with this constitutional provision and is valid.

[TEMPLARS @templars_law]

TEMPLARS has been ranked a Top Tier firm in the 2026 ITR (International Tax Review) World Tax Rankings, reaffirming its position among Africa’s leading tax advisory firms.

The Firm was ranked Tier 1 for Tax Controversy and was highly ranked for General Tax and Transactional Tax.

Our Tax Partners were also ranked: Dipo komolafe, recognised as Highly Regarded in General Corporate Tax; Igonikon Adekunle, Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy and Women in Tax Leader; and Sesan Sulaiman, named a Notable Practitioner in Tax Controversy.

The ITR World Tax Rankings spotlight the leading tax and transfer pricing firms delivering strategic, high-impact tax advice on complex domestic and cross-border matters across more than 140 jurisdictions.

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#ITRWorldTax2026 #TaxControversy #GeneralTax #TransactionalTax #TaxAdvisory #LawFirmRankings #CorporateTax #WomenInTax #TaxLeaders #CrossBorderTax #TopTierFirm

[TEMPLARS @templars_law]

TEMPLARS Partner, Godwin Omoaka, SAN, FCIArb, will speak at the 6th African Arbitration Association (AfAA) Annual Conference, holding in Cairo, Egypt, from 10–12 October 2025.

The conference, themed “Rethinking Arbitration in a Changing International Landscape: African Challenges and Perspectives,” will examine how Africa is adapting to shifting global trends in dispute resolution.

Godwin will moderate the session titled “Energy Transition and ESG in African Disputes”, scheduled for 11 October from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The session will address dispute resolution in renewable energy and extractive industries, arbitration’s role in enforcing ESG obligations, and how states balance competing international law commitments on climate action and foreign investment protection.

To connect with Godwin in Cairo, please reach out directly or email [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

The AfAA is a non-profit, private sector–led association, aimed to promote the development of international arbitration in Africa.

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#AfAA2025 #ArbitrationInAfrica #DisputeResolution #EnergyTransition #ESG #InternationalArbitration #AfricaEnergy #SustainableDevelopment

[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

Speaking on pressing legal issues in Nigeria, with my Learned Brother Silks was insightful.

I discussed the Tax Act 2025 vis-a-vis stabilization clauses and its implications to investors.

[TEMPLARS @templars_law]

In this special episode of Talking Legal with TEMPLARS, Senior Advocates of Nigeria and Partners, Adewale Atake, SAN, Godwin Omoaka, SAN, FCIArb, Inam Wilson, SAN, and Olufemi Oyewole, SAN, unpack some of the pressing issues shaping Nigeria’s legal landscape, spanning arbitration, labour law, insolvency, and taxation.

Key Points from the Discussion

[00:30 – 02:55] Arbitrability of Tax Disputes
• Distinction between tax authority disputes (non-arbitrable) and contractual disputes impacting tax legislation (arbitrable).
• Why the controversy is more theoretical than practical.

[02:56 – 05:15] Investor–State Arbitration
• Nigeria’s exposure vs. other African countries.
• Legal basis for claims: BITs, MITs, FTAs, domestic investment laws, and contracts.

[05:16 – 11:08] The New World of Work
• The evolution of employment: gig economy, platform workers (Uber, Bolt, delivery riders).
• Technology redefining workplace and collaboration (Gen Z work culture, digital teams).
• Labour laws struggling to keep pace with new work models.

[11:09 – 17:00] Insolvency in Nigeria
• Shift from liquidation to rehabilitation under CAMA 2020 & Insolvency Regulations 2022.
• Cross-border insolvency and Nigeria’s ranking improvements.
• Risks to employees and third parties when insolvency is misused.
• Abuse of ex parte orders: freezing assets, disrupting businesses, employee impacts.
• Courts now scrutinising damages undertakings and narrowing scope of freezes.

[17:01 – 23:24] Stabilisation Clauses & Investor Protection
• Policy rationale: ensuring legal and regulatory stability for investors.
• PIA 2021 and Tax Act 2025 restricting broad stabilisation claims.
• Exemptions where taxes are in public interest (environment, safety, climate change).
• Retroactivity: pre-2021 contracts still retain broad stabilisation protections.

[23:25 – 27:35] Investor – State vs. Domestic Arbitration
• Differences: public law disputes (state vs. investor) vs. private law disputes (contractual parties).
• Nigerian treaty practice: first gen vs. second-gen BITs.
• Africa-wide frameworks: AfCFTA & its 2023 Investment Protocol.
• Dispute resolution under AfCFTA: multi-tiered, state-to-state arbitration model.

[27:36 – 35:05] Tax Act 2025 – Specific Concerns
• Section 86 and Decommissioning & Abandonment (D&A) fund deductibility.
• New requirement: 30% of D&A funds must be domiciled in Nigeria for deductibility.
• IOC/industry concerns about compliance and increased costs.

[35:06 – 43:00] Closing Thoughts
• Stabilisation clauses: vital for investor confidence but balanced against the state’s right to regulate.
• Courts and arbitral tribunals expected to adopt a restrictive interpretation post-PIA & Tax Act 2025.
• Emphasis on balancing investor protection with Nigeria’s regulatory and public policy interests.

Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/Uah0VCrCDW

[TEMPLARS @templars_law]

In this special episode of Talking Legal with TEMPLARS, Senior Advocates of Nigeria and Partners, Adewale Atake, SAN, Godwin Omoaka, SAN, FCIArb, Inam Wilson, SAN, and Olufemi Oyewole, SAN, unpack some of the pressing issues shaping Nigeria’s legal landscape, spanning arbitration, labour law, insolvency, and taxation.

Key Points from the Discussion

[00:30 – 02:55] Arbitrability of Tax Disputes
• Distinction between tax authority disputes (non-arbitrable) and contractual disputes impacting tax legislation (arbitrable).
• Why the controversy is more theoretical than practical.

[02:56 – 05:15] Investor–State Arbitration
• Nigeria’s exposure vs. other African countries.
• Legal basis for claims: BITs, MITs, FTAs, domestic investment laws, and contracts.

[05:16 – 11:08] The New World of Work
• The evolution of employment: gig economy, platform workers (Uber, Bolt, delivery riders).
• Technology redefining workplace and collaboration (Gen Z work culture, digital teams).
• Labour laws struggling to keep pace with new work models.

[11:09 – 17:00] Insolvency in Nigeria
• Shift from liquidation to rehabilitation under CAMA 2020 & Insolvency Regulations 2022.
• Cross-border insolvency and Nigeria’s ranking improvements.
• Risks to employees and third parties when insolvency is misused.
• Abuse of ex parte orders: freezing assets, disrupting businesses, employee impacts.
• Courts now scrutinising damages undertakings and narrowing scope of freezes.

[17:01 – 23:24] Stabilisation Clauses & Investor Protection
• Policy rationale: ensuring legal and regulatory stability for investors.
• PIA 2021 and Tax Act 2025 restricting broad stabilisation claims.
• Exemptions where taxes are in public interest (environment, safety, climate change).
• Retroactivity: pre-2021 contracts still retain broad stabilisation protections.

[23:25 – 27:35] Investor – State vs. Domestic Arbitration
• Differences: public law disputes (state vs. investor) vs. private law disputes (contractual parties).
• Nigerian treaty practice: first gen vs. second-gen BITs.
• Africa-wide frameworks: AfCFTA & its 2023 Investment Protocol.
• Dispute resolution under AfCFTA: multi-tiered, state-to-state arbitration model.

[27:36 – 35:05] Tax Act 2025 – Specific Concerns
• Section 86 and Decommissioning & Abandonment (D&A) fund deductibility.
• New requirement: 30% of D&A funds must be domiciled in Nigeria for deductibility.
• IOC/industry concerns about compliance and increased costs.

[35:06 – 43:00] Closing Thoughts
• Stabilisation clauses: vital for investor confidence but balanced against the state’s right to regulate.
• Courts and arbitral tribunals expected to adopt a restrictive interpretation post-PIA & Tax Act 2025.
• Emphasis on balancing investor protection with Nigeria’s regulatory and public policy interests.

Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/Uah0VCrCDW

[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

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[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

Congratulations @ Femi Oyewole, SAN. Very well deserved. This is only the beginning.

[TEMPLARS @templars_law]

#FlashbackFriday: On Monday, 29th September 2025, Olufemi ("Femi") Oyewole, SAN, Partner in the Dispute Resolution, and Investigations, White Collar & Compliance (IWC) practices at TEMPLARS, was formally conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC).

Femi is the 4th Partner at TEMPLARS to be elevated to the rank of SAN within the last 7 years.

The status of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), equivalent to King’s Counsel in the United Kingdom, is conferred on outstanding members of the legal profession who have distinguished themselves as notable advocates or academics.

Femi is widely regarded as one of the leading commercial litigation and international arbitration specialists. His elevation to the rank of SAN reflects the increasing recognition of subject-matter expertise within Nigeria’s litigation landscape.

As Partner of the firm, he has advised global corporations and Nigerian institutions on a wide range of matters, including cross-border arbitration, insolvency, corporate anti-bribery and corruption compliance issues, regulatory investigations, and public law litigation.

He was also appointed as a Notary Public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2022.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja.

Watch the highlight video: https://t.co/aJuI5B7HAX

See pictures below.

Picture 1- Femi at the TEMPLARS Luncheon held in his honour.
Picture 2- TEMPLARS Managing Partner, Oghogho Akpata flanked by Partners & Senior Advocates of Nigeria (left to right), Godwin Omoaka, SAN, Olufemi Oyewole, SAN, Adewale Atake, SAN and inam wilson, SAN at the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Picture 3- Celebrant with the Partners and Chief Operating Officer of TEMPLARS.
Picture 4- Femi Oyewole, Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

[TEMPLARS @templars_law]

TEMPLARS is pleased to announce that its Partner, Olufemi (“Femi”) Oyewole, was this morning sworn in as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) at a formal ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja. The SAN rank is the Nigerian equivalent of the English King’s Counsel.

According to the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), the rank of SAN is “awarded as a mark of excellence to members of the legal profession who have distinguished themselves as advocates and academics.”

Femi is widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s leading commercial litigators, with a strong track record in the resolution of high-value and complex commercial disputes.

He becomes the fourth TEMPLARS Partner to be elevated to the rank of SAN, joining Adewale Atake, SAN (2018), Godwin Omoaka, SAN ( 2019), Inam Wilson, SAN (2022).

Congratulations to Femi on this well-deserved professional milestone.

[UtdXclusive @UtdXclusive]

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for the new season ahead.

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Once completed, we will add you!

[A. Ayofe @abdullahayofel]

Night Gain: If you are voting Tinubu again in 2027 drop your handle and retweet let’s follow you 📍❤️🇳🇬✊

[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

@AreaFada1 You are so delusional at your age, SMH.

[Kara @UTDKarra]

The attendance for Manchester United's 2-1 win over West Ham at MetLife Stadium was 82,566, the largest for a football match in the United States this year, surpassing the Club World Cup final's 81,118.

Repost if Manchester United is the biggest football club in the world 🤝

[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

@Royal_Spotlight We can still see with our naked eyes the legacy projects of Tinubu till this day and their contributions to the economy of Lagos state. How come we can’t see that of Peter Obi in Anambra State?

[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

@DocOmeiza And you honestly believe this is an intelligent answer. Yet you see everything wrong when BAT appoints those who have failed as part of those to work with him in his cabinet. You must definitely be biased.

[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

@emmaikumeh If you are so passionate about the youths why not support a youth for president instead of running for the position yourself.

[Adewale Atake, SAN @wale4law]

@Ekiti_Princess1 @akerele_s @KadunaResident @woye1 @fattylincorn_01 @mrlurvy @OgbeniDipo @BMB1_Official @MrAfobaje @tajudine2013gm2 Certainly👌

[TEMPLARS @templars_law]

As drone technology continues to gain global traction, Nigeria’s drone industry is experiencing rapid growth. However, in contrast to jurisdictions such as the United States, the United Kingdom and Ghana, Nigeria’s 2023 Civil Aviation Regulations remain limited in scope.

Currently, there is no judicial precedent in Nigeria addressing critical issues such as privacy violations, drone-related accidents and enforcement of regulatory breaches.

This publication, authored by TEMPLARS Partner, Emmanuel Gbahabo, and Associates, Nafisa Haliru and Ruqayyatu Umar, examines the growth of Nigeria’s drone sector, highlights key regulatory shortcomings and offers practical recommendations for legal and policy reform to ensure safe, accountable and innovation-driven drone operations.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/tES21mvBjo
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#DroneTechnology #NigeriaAviation #Innovation #CivilAviationRegulations #AviationLaw #TechPolicy #PrivacyProtection