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Temple O. Waamah, Esq. — Arbitration | Full service | Mediation, Sterling Law Alliance
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Nigeria · Member since 2025
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Temple O. Waamah, Esq.
Arbitration | Full service | Mediation · Sterling Law Alliance · Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Temple O. Waamah, Esq., called to the Bar in 1985, is a seasoned Nigerian lawyer with extensive experience in trial and appellate advocacy. He represents both individual and institutional clients in a wide range of legal matters, including election petitions, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. Temple is also Chairman of the Governing Board of the Baptist College of Theology, Obinze, Imo State. He is a partner at Sterling Law Alliance, serving private companies, high-net-worth individuals, and professionals across various sectors.

Nigeria
Jurisdiction
Transactional Practice Group · Immigration Law Group
Primary practice
2025
WLA member since
English
Languages
About
Temple O. Waamah, Esq.
Arbitration | Full service | Mediation at Sterling Law Alliance

Temple O. Waamah, Esq., was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1985 after completing his legal studies at Thames Valley University, London. Over the past four decades, he has built considerable expertise in trial and appellate advocacy, representing both individual and institutional clients in all courts across Nigeria.

Temple is currently engaged in a number of high-profile election petitions arising from the recently concluded elections, including representing an incumbent Governor and a former Senator as part of dedicated legal teams.

In addition to his legal practice, Temple serves as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Baptist College of Theology, Obinze, in Imo State, demonstrating his commitment to education and community development.

At Sterling Law Alliance, Temple advises clients on a broad spectrum of legal solutions including mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, corporate governance, compliance and risk, arbitration, mediation, tax advisory, and labor and employment matters. He also provides guidance across practice areas such as transactional law, intellectual property, insolvency and restructuring, immigration law, and global arbitration. Temple’s clients include private companies, founders, families, high-net-worth individuals, professionals, and businesses in luxury, fashion, and other sectors.

Practice areas
Transactional Practi
Transactional Practice Group
Transactional Practice Group advisory and representation for Nigeria-based and international clients.
Immigration Law Grou
Immigration Law Group
Immigration Law Group advisory and representation for Nigeria-based and international clients.
Solutions
Dispute Resolution Compliance & Risk Mediation
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WLA accreditation
Status
WLA Partner Firm — Nigeria
Exclusive partner in Nigeria — annual review current. Standing confirmed.
Since
2025 — 1 years
Annual review cycle. No issues in any review to date.
Contact
Phone 234 8037829644
Location Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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