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About
Provided by Gbolahan Elias SAN
Practice Areas
Practice areas
Capital markets
M&A
Private equity
Project finance
Restructuring and insolvency
Sector specialisations
Consumer goods and services
Energy
Financial services
Oil and gas
Real estate
Career
Partner, G. Elias
1994 - Present
Professor, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
2010 - Present
Counsel, Kehinde Sofola (SAN) & Co.
1993 - 1994
Associate, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Nov 1989 - May 1993
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation
Fellow of the Energy Institute (United Kingdom)
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom)
Fellow of the Energy Institute.
Personal
Gbolahan Elias is a partner of G. Elias & Co., one of Nigeria’s leading business law firms. He is called to the Nigerian and New York bars and is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He has over 30 years’ experience in carrying out banking and finance, project finance, corporate and commercial work for both private and public sector clients in several industry sectors. His work and that of the firm has been widely recognised and applauded in leading international directories of business law firms.
Chambers Review
Global
Gbolahan Elias SAN wins particular market recognition for his high levels of activity and involvement in the banking space in Nigeria. He regularly advises financial institutions and syndicates of lenders on a range of financing mandates, and also has substantial borrower-side experience.
Gbolahan Elias SAN is a seasoned lawyer in Nigeria who regularly provides advice to the firm's key clients, including major financial institutions and oil and gas companies.
Gbolahan Elias SAN is an esteemed lawyer who represents clients in arbitration and litigation, including commercial and tax cases as well as product liability claims. He acts for both domestic and international clients.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gbolahan Elias is a fantastic legal expert."
"He is super-approachable and has great humility and wisdom. He explains things well in an understandable way and explains why he recommends things."
"It is a very comfortable experience with him and he makes our work easier."
"He has widespread knowledge of international and local laws."
"Gbolahan Elias has a very strong calibre and standing."
"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."
"Gbolahan Elias is an excellent lawyer."
"He is very strong and responsive."
"Gbolahan Elias is a fantastic legal expert."
"He is super-approachable and has great humility and wisdom. He explains things well in an understandable way and explains why he recommends things."
"It is a very comfortable experience with him and he makes our work easier."
"He has widespread knowledge of international and local laws."
"Gbolahan Elias has a very strong calibre and standing."
"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."
"Gbolahan Elias is an excellent lawyer."
"He is very strong and responsive."
