Established in 2004, Templar Chambers has become a leading full-service law firm and intellectual property agency in Guyana, offering expert legal services to both local and international clients. The firm comprises a diverse and experienced team of attorneys and staff, providing comprehensive legal expertise across a wide range of practice areas, including banking and finance law, corporate and commercial law, energy law, mining law, oil and gas law, foreign investment law, tax law, constitutional and administrative law, international business law, intellectual property law, real estate law, bankruptcy and insolvency law, shipping and maritime law, as well as civil and criminal litigation.

In 2020, Templar Chambers expanded its global reach by entering into a collaboration agreement with Andersen Global, an international financial advisory and consulting firm. This partnership enhances the firm's ability to provide seamless, comprehensive services to clients operating in the Caribbean and beyond.

Templar Chambers is committed to supporting Guyana's development by assisting new business enterprises in their growth and facilitating the entry of international companies into the Guyanese market. The firm's client-focused approach ensures tailored legal solutions that address the unique needs of each client, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and professionalism.

About Templar Chambers

Founded in 2004


Practice areas
Banking & Finance
Business
Criminal Defense
Corporate & Commercial
Energy, Environment & ESG

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Templar Chambers offers comprehensive banking and finance legal services, including advising on equity and debt financing transactions, obtaining financial licenses under the Financial Institutions Act, and registering with the Guyana Securities Council. The firm's attorneys are adept at drafting and preparing legal documentation tailored to clients' financing needs. Their expertise extends to other Caribbean jurisdictions, such as Trinidad and Tobago, where they have structured mutual funds and advised banks on financing transactions.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Business

Templar Chambers offers comprehensive legal services in corporate, contract, and commercial law, assisting both local startups and international companies in establishing and operating businesses in Guyana. Their services include handling the incorporation process, filing articles of incorporation and by-laws, registering companies and directors for tax purposes, and issuing shares. They also prepare various contracts such as Consortium/JV Agreements, Mining Agreements, Lease Agreements, Partnership Agreements, and Power Purchase Agreements, tailored to diverse business transactions. Additionally, through their affiliate company, Templar Corporate Services Inc., they provide corporate services including business structuring, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, tax advice, real estate solutions, and assistance with work permits for foreign staff.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Criminal Defense

Templar Chambers offers comprehensive criminal defense services, handling cases from extradition and narcotics offenses to parking and traffic violations across all courts in Guyana, including the Caribbean Court of Justice. The firm's attorneys are among the most highly regarded criminal lawyers in the country, bringing a wealth of experience and a strong track record of results. Managing Partner Glenn Hanoman, with over 25 years of post-qualification experience, has led numerous criminal trials and maintains a 100% success rate in extradition hearings as of May 2019. The firm's commitment to excellence ensures that clients receive dedicated and effective representation in all criminal matters.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Corporate & Commercial

Templar Chambers offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, assisting both local startups and foreign companies in establishing and operating businesses in Guyana. Their services include handling the entire incorporation process-filing articles of incorporation, drafting by-laws, registering companies and directors for tax purposes, and issuing shares. The firm also prepares a wide range of contracts tailored to various business transactions, such as Consortium/JV Agreements, Mining Agreements, Lease Agreements, Partnership Agreements, and Power Purchase Agreements. Additionally, through their affiliate company, Templar Corporate Services Inc., they provide corporate services including business structuring, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, tax advice, real estate solutions, and assistance with work permits for foreign staff.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Energy, Environment & ESG

Templar Chambers provides comprehensive legal services in energy, mining, oil, and gas law, representing major companies such as Guyana Shore Base Inc. from their inception. The firm assists clients with all aspects of establishment and ongoing operations in Guyana, including the preparation of mining agreements and applications for claims. Their expertise extends to advising solar and electricity companies like Standby Power Engineering Company and Power Producers and Distributors Inc., as well as some of the largest gold mining companies in Guyana, such as Precious Metals Mines Inc. and El Dorado Trading Inc.
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law

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