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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

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Projects & Energy - Nigeria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 Afreximbank on a USD201.7 million financing for the development of Enyimba Economic City.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gbolahan Elias
2
Gbolahan Elias
2
Band 2
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 has earned the respect of his clients for being an expert in his field and making outstanding contributions to the legal profession.

Gbolahan Elias is a patient, dedicated and committed professional.

Gbolahan Elias has a good wealth of technical knowledge.

4
Okechukwu Okoro
4
Band 4

Okechukwu Okoro acts for a broad client base on oil and gas transactions, as well as renewable energy project financing. He has additional expertise advising on regulatory issues.

Okechukwu Okoro's commitment is unrivalled.

Emeka Ezekwesiri
Associates to watch

Emeka Ezekwesiri is a key team member who is well placed to assist the law firm's clients across a range of oil and gas projects and renewable energy investments.

Emeka Ezekwesiri is very responsive and always provides quality outputs backed by facts.

He show vast knowledge of the regulatory and legal requirements covering energy usage in the country and works diligently to support in the overall delivery of the project.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Projects & Energy

Gbolahan Elias SAN
2
Gbolahan Elias SAN
2
Band 2
4
Okechukwu Okoro
4
Band 4
Emeka Ezekwesiri
Associates to watch