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G. Elias

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria


G. Elias

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Provided by G. Elias

G. Elias & Co.’s Banking and Finance Practice is well-known for its expertise in financing transactions of different natures. One out of the numerous worthy of mention is pre-export financings in the oil and gas sector. We have, over the years, gained extensive experience in navigating the regulatory web of the oil and gas sector, which is required for providing syndicates of both foreign and local lenders with the necessary guidance and comfort needed for these transactions.

We have advised on numerous syndicated, “hard currency” and other lendings in a wide range of sectors of the economy. These include the financings of shares and asset acquisitions, sales of commodities and projects, unstructured financings of petroleum acreage operators and acreage producers, loans by and to development finance institutions, lines of credit to banks, global depository receipt programmes, equity and debt offerings, securitizations and reorganisations of managed funds.

Clients (10)

  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • United Bank for Africa Plc
  • First Bank of Nigeria Limited
  • African Export-Import Bank
  • Goldman Sachs International
  • Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
  • JP Morgan
  • Africa Finance Corporation
  • United Capital Plc
  • Citibank Nigeria Limited

Industries (8)

  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods
  • Hospitality and Health Care
  • Real Estate
  • Transport and Logistics

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Nigeria

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

G. Elias is a prolific law firm in the Nigerian market. Its banking department handles high-value transactions, including advising on the domestic aspects of cross-border matters. The team frequently deals with loan financing and refinancing matters. It maintains a strong following of international and domestic clients in the oil and gas and telecoms sectors, in addition to an impressive portfolio in the financial sector.

Work Highlights

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  • G. Elias advised BUA Industries on a USD200 million corporate finance package to support the financing of a greenfield refining and petrochemical plant in Nigeria.

Strengths

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  • G. Elias' response time is fantastic.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Fred Onuobia
    Band 1Fred Onuobia

    Fred Onuobia

    Fred Onuobia SAN is a well-respected lawyer known for undertaking a considerable volume of finance work in Nigeria. He demonstrates international experience in the space, and represents both public and private sector clients.
  • Band 1Gbolahan Elias
    Band 1Gbolahan Elias

    Gbolahan Elias

    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.

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