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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.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Nigeria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

G. Elias is prolific 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, debt capital raising and refinancing matters. It maintains a strong following of international and domestic clients in the oil and gas and telecommunications sectors, in addition to an impressive portfolio in the financial sector.

Work Highlights

Provided by G. Elias

  • G. Elias advised a syndicate of lenders on the financing of an oil project in Nigeria.

Strengths

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"The team has a very deep knowledge of the law with a simplified and clear analysis of issues."

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Global

"It is a strong and responsive team."

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Global

"G. Elias has a vast experience in various legal matters and we can also count its team to come through in the middle of a crisis."

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Notable Practitioners

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Gbolahan Elias SAN
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Gbolahan Elias SAN
1
Band 1

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 is an excellent lawyer."

"He is very strong and responsive."

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Fred Onuobia
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Fred Onuobia
2
Band 2

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.

"Fred Onuobia is a well-grounded and very experienced lawyer."

"Fred is an excellent lawyer who adds value every time. He is very knowledgeable, consistent, and has an excellent response time."

"He covers his grounds very well and is a trusted adviser."

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G. Elias

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Gbolahan Elias SAN
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Gbolahan Elias SAN
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Fred Onuobia
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Fred Onuobia
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Members

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Clients

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Africa Finance Corporation

African Export-Import Bank

Citibank Nigeria Limited

First Bank of Nigeria Limited

Goldman Sachs International

JP Morgan

Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc

Standard Chartered Bank

United Bank for Africa Plc

United Capital Plc

Industries

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Banking and Financial Services

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Energy & Infrastructure

Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Hospitality and Health Care

Real Estate

Transport and Logistics