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A niche legal services provider with a sound understanding of the needs of its clients
Welcome to TLP
Temple Legal Practitioners is a niche legal services provider with a sound understanding of the needs of its clients. As a specialist practice we strive to provide speedy and effective legal solutions. At Temple Legal Practitioners, we are driven by the needs of our customers who range from Public Organisations, Private Corporate, individuals and non-profit/charitable organisations.
We are service oriented and result driven practice with a sound understanding of the business or concerns of our clients. From our local perspective, we strive to guide and advise our clients and provide them with tailored legal solutions that suit their needs. As a niche practice, we take pride in staying close to our clients and continuously adding value to their business as legal advisers. We are tech savy lawyer and leverage on the use of information technology to better serve our clients.
Our team has a sound understanding of the local regulatory and policy environment as well as global good practices of the changing global interlinked business environment. We are good listeners and always welcome comments on how we can better serve our clients.
Our Team
Salieu Taal
Managing Partner
Salieu Taal is the Managing Partner of Temple Legal Practitioners a niche corporate legal practice with a diverse clientele in the Gambia and the sub region. Salieu Taal holds an Upper Second Degree in Law from the University of Buckingham and a Masters of Degree in International Relations from the London Centre for International Relations, University of Kent. He is a Barrister at Law of England & Wales of the Honourable Inner Temple and also enrolled as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of the Gambia. Mr. Taal started his career briefly in the United Kingdom and subsequently moved back to the Gambia as part of the start-up management team of GT Bank Gambia Ltd a subsidiary of GT Bank Plc. He rose to the position of Group Head, Legal, Administration, Corporate Affairs and Secretary to the Board. Mr. Taal has a wealth of expertise in Company Law, Banking, Property and Information Technology Law. Mr. Taal is a bilingual lawyer (French / English) and represents client’s interests in multiple jurisdictions in the West Africa. Mr. Taal has advised and closed deals in the Gambia and neighbouring countries in the Sub region. He currently serves as Board Member of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce, American Gambia Chamber of Commerce in the Gambia, Information Technology Association of the Gambia, Consumer Protection Association of the Gambia, Gambia Internet Service Providers Association. Mr. Taal has great experience in corporate governance and serves on a number of Boards in the Gambia including the Gambia Chamber of Commerce, American Gambia Chamber of Commerce, RLG Gambia Limited, Gamworks Agency. He is the current Vice President of the Gambia Bar Association. Mr. Taal has been involved in the establishment of a number of non–charitable foundations in the Gambia and has provided legal advise and support for numerous non-profit organizations in the Gambia.
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Senior Partner
Modou is the joint Managing Partner of Temple Legal Practitioners. He was educated at the University of Buckingham University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in law. Thereafter he graduated from the Sierra Leone Law School. Mr. Drameh commenced his practice at ECOWAS Chambers wich started in 1967 as a managing partner in 1999. His practice, covered civil, criminal litigation and transactions. Mr. Drameh has been Managing Partner at Temple Legal Practitioners since 2006.Modou has appeared at the Supreme Court of The Gambia, the Gambia Court of Appeal, the High Court of The Gambia and Magistrate Courts. Assisted in preparing the first brief of the first case of the Gambian Supreme Court.
Mr. Drameh’s practice includes corporate and commercial law, banking law, litigation, property law and I.T. law. He has been the retained lawyer for a major I.S.P. for the past five years. Modou has wide experience in family law and vast experience in international adoption cases. He is passionate about intellectual property practice. Mr. Drameh has worked as Company Secretary for two banks for 8 years.
Mr. Drameh’s practice includes corporate and commercial law, banking law, litigation, property law and I.T. law. He has been the retained lawyer for a major I.S.P. for the past five years. Modou has wide experience in family law and vast experience in international adoption cases. He is passionate about intellectual property practice. Mr. Drameh has worked as Company Secretary for two banks for 8 years.
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Associate
Banjugu Nyangado is the newest member of the TLP, graduated with an LLB honours from the University of the Gambia as the Best Student and recently completed his Bar finals from the Law school of the Gambia winning the coveted “Best Company Law student”. During his University education, Banjugu participated in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition twice and has a wide understanding in International law both public and private. He also took part in a survey course in International Human Rights Law organized by the International Bar Association together with Florida State University. He has obtained training in Intellectual property law, company law as well as in other corporate areas. He is very conversant with the company and commercial laws of the Gambia.
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Salieu Taal is the Managing Partner of Temple Legal Practitioners a niche corporate legal practice with a diverse clientele in the Gambia and the sub region. Salieu Taal holds an Upper Second Degree in Law from the University of Buckingham and a Masters of Degree in International Relations from the London Centre for International Relations, University of Kent. He is a Barrister at Law of England & Wales of the Honourable Inner Temple and also enrolled as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of the Gambia. Mr. Taal started his career briefly in the United Kingdom and subsequently moved back to the Gambia as part of the start-up management team of GT Bank Gambia Ltd a subsidiary of GT Bank Plc. He rose to the position of Group Head, Legal, Administration, Corporate Affairs and Secretary to the Board. Mr. Taal has a wealth of expertise in Company Law, Banking, Property and Information Technology Law. Mr. Taal is a bilingual lawyer (French / English) and represents client’s interests in multiple jurisdictions in the West Africa. Mr. Taal has advised and closed deals in the Gambia and neighbouring countries in the Sub region. He currently serves as Board Member of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce, American Gambia Chamber of Commerce in the Gambia, Information Technology Association of the Gambia, Consumer Protection Association of the Gambia, Gambia Internet Service Providers Association. Mr. Taal has great experience in corporate governance and serves on a number of Boards in the Gambia including the Gambia Chamber of Commerce, American Gambia Chamber of Commerce, RLG Gambia Limited, Gamworks Agency. He is the current Vice President of the Gambia Bar Association. Mr. Taal has been involved in the establishment of a number of non–charitable foundations in the Gambia and has provided legal advise and support for numerous non-profit organizations in the Gambia.
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Modou is the joint Managing Partner of Temple Legal Practitioners. He was educated at the University of Buckingham University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in law. Thereafter he graduated from the Sierra Leone Law School. Mr. Drameh commenced his practice at ECOWAS Chambers wich started in 1967 as a managing partner in 1999. His practice, covered civil, criminal litigation and transactions. Mr. Drameh has been Managing Partner at Temple Legal Practitioners since 2006.Modou has appeared at the Supreme Court of The Gambia, the Gambia Court of Appeal, the High Court of The Gambia and Magistrate Courts. Assisted in preparing the first brief of the first case of the Gambian Supreme Court.
Mr. Drameh’s practice includes corporate and commercial law, banking law, litigation, property law and I.T. law. He has been the retained lawyer for a major I.S.P. for the past five years. Modou has wide experience in family law and vast experience in international adoption cases. He is passionate about intellectual property practice. Mr. Drameh has worked as Company Secretary for two banks for 8 years.
Mr. Drameh’s practice includes corporate and commercial law, banking law, litigation, property law and I.T. law. He has been the retained lawyer for a major I.S.P. for the past five years. Modou has wide experience in family law and vast experience in international adoption cases. He is passionate about intellectual property practice. Mr. Drameh has worked as Company Secretary for two banks for 8 years.
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Associate
Banjugu Nyangado is the newest member of the TLP, graduated with an LLB honours from the University of the Gambia as the Best Student and recently completed his Bar finals from the Law school of the Gambia winning the coveted “Best Company Law student”. During his University education, Banjugu participated in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition twice and has a wide understanding in International law both public and private. He also took part in a survey course in International Human Rights Law organized by the International Bar Association together with Florida State University. He has obtained training in Intellectual property law, company law as well as in other corporate areas. He is very conversant with the company and commercial laws of the Gambia.
Service Provided in
Investment Law
At Temple Legal Practitioners, we are experienced in dealing with investors and have a sound understanding
Company Law
Do you want to incorporate a company, set up a partnership or create a joint venture?
Banking Law
We advise a number of Banks of the legal aspects of banking and structure securities for credit.
Investment Law
At Temple Legal Practitioners, we are experienced in dealing with investors and have a sound understanding of the needs of foreign investors. We handle and advise a number of investors from different jurisdictions investing into Telecoms, Aviation, Agriculture, Banking, Hospitality, Fisheries and Real estate. We will guide you through the investment regime and facilitate your dealings with all the required agencies in the Gambia starting with the Gambia Investment Export and Import Agency. From your queries about the labour market, tax regime and industry dynamics, we will guide and advise your business professionally. We have a long standing reputation and track record of dealing with foreign industries in the priority sectors of the Economy and have excellent rapport with the relevant Government agencies . Contact us for further information at [email protected].
- Advise of Investment Laws and Regulations
- Guide Investors on all relevant laws
- Tax advise
- Labour law advise
- Investment Facilitation
Company Law
Do you want to incorporate a company, set up a partnership or create a joint venture? TLP will guide you to the right corporate entity to suit your requirements. Temple Legal Practitioners will provide you with tailor made expert services to suit your requirements. We will advise on the right entity appropriate for your new entity. From incorporation, our team will help you set up your corporate governance structures to ensure you comply with the company laws of the Gambia. We have wealth of experience providing Company Secretarial and related Corporate Services. Contact us for further information on company law matters, corporate governance at [email protected].
- Company incorporation
- Board representation
- Company secretarial services
- Structuring and formation of joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Winding up and insolvency
Banking Law
We advise a number of Banks of the legal aspects of banking and structure securities for credit. Our practice has proven experience in structuring complex transaction and preparing security documentation for Banks in the Gambia. As lawyers with relevant banking experience, we understand the requirements of our clients and accordingly provide them tailored solutions. We also have experience in recovering and realizing security from defaulting borrowers. Contact us for further information at [email protected].
- Creation Of Security Documentation
- Structure And Advisory Services For Collateral
- Perfection Of Bank Securities
- Security Audit
- Debt Recovery Services
Property Law
At Temple we have specialist knowledge and experience of the property market in the Gambia representing major real estate developers and also individual buyers of all types of property. Whether you are buying or selling property , Temple Legal Practitioners can guide you and provide you professional legal services. We advise clients to consult a lawyer before commencing a property transaction and certainly not to part with their funds without the benefit of sound legal advises. We can conduct; verify title before the purchase of property and draft conveyances/assignments. For more information Contact us for further information at [email protected].
- Conveyance
- Property Title Search
- Perfection Of Title Documentation
- Leasing/Sub-leasing Of Property
- Property Litigation
IT Law
TLP has proven involvement in major ICT projects in the Gambia. The Managing Partner, Mr. Salieu Taal has a sound understanding in the ICT sector in the Gambia and internet governance. He was part of the legal team that advised private sector in the World Bank supported Public Private Partnership between the Telecommunication operators and the Government for the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE ) Cable to Europe which culminated into the landing of the ACE submarine cable in the Gambia and the incorporation of the Gambia Submarine Cable Company which owns and manages the ACE Submarine Cable station in the Gambia. Mr. Taal advises a number of ICT companies in the Gambia and has structured major ICT projects in the Gambia. Mr. Taal is the legal adviser and Company Secretary to the Gambia Submarine Cable Company and the Information Technology Association of the Gambia (ITAG). Contact us for further information at [email protected].
- Drafting of IT Contracts
- Advise on IT Contracts
- Advise on Regulatory Policy
Office Address
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Temple Legal practitioners
2nd Floor, Hendon Court (Former Dream Park)
Bertil Harding Highway
TDA, Kololi, The Gambia -
Telephone : (+220) 7966396 / 7174629
Fax : +220 4496874 - Email Us
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