Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Nigeria
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+234 803 402 3878About
Provided by G. Elias
We advise on and represent international and Nigerian clients on a wide range of important oil-and gas sector work which includes but is not limited to the following:
- Acquisitions, dispositions and developments of acreage, pipelines, facilities and plant
- Host community arrangements and other corporate social responsibility schemes
- Joint venture and joint operating agreements
- Production sharing, risk service and other field development agreements
- Shipping, pipeline, trucking and other transport agreements
- Export and other sales and transport of crude hydrocarbons, gas, processed hydrocarbons and refined products
- “Local Content”, licensing and other regulation
- Engineering, procurement and construction contracts
- Project management and consultancy agreements
- Project and other structured
- Refinancing and insolvency
- Tax
- Dispute resolution
Chambers Review
G. Elias is a Nigerian business law firm that occupies a prominent place in the energy arena, acting on market-leading project financing, oil and gas, mining, electric power and infrastructure matters. The department services a varied clientele of international production companies and state-owned enterprises.
Work Highlights
- G. Elias advised the Lagos State Government on the development and construction aspects of the Lagos Metro Rail Transit project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have comfort when G. Elias handles my work. The team is very knowledgeable and well trained."
"G. Elias has a superb ability to find and articulate complex legal structures and requirements in Nigeria."
"What stands out about G. Elias is that it is prompt with turnaround time and communication and the team keeps us updated. It is also open about its capacity and timelines."
"I have comfort when G. Elias handles my work. The team is very knowledgeable and well trained."
"G. Elias has a superb ability to find and articulate complex legal structures and requirements in Nigeria."
"What stands out about G. Elias is that it is prompt with turnaround time and communication and the team keeps us updated. It is also open about its capacity and timelines."
Notable Practitioners
Gbolahan Elias SAN remains a highly regarded figure in the Nigerian energy market. He takes a special interest in oil and gas mandates and regularly offers his advice on project developments, with further activity assisting with infrastructure projects.
"Gbolahan Elias is very approachable and has great humility and wisdom. He explains things well in an understandable way."
"It is a very comfortable experience working with him and he has made our work easier."
"He is a very knowledgeable and experienced practitioner."