
Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2026 : Nigeria
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Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
About
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
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Work Highlights
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G. Elias advised Afreximbank on a USD201.7 million financing for the development of Enyimba Economic City.
Strengths
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G. Elias provides sound recommendations backed by facts. The firm's team is ready to deliver high-quality services.
Projects & Energy respondentGlobalG. Elias brings an enviable track record to projects. Its team demonstrates focus and commitment to achieving goals, creating value and delivering on timelines
Projects & Energy respondentGlobalG. Elias has a good wealth of experience from partners to senior associates.
Projects & Energy respondentGlobalG. Elias always provides prompt and positive responses and never hesitates to go the extra mile.
Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Gbolahan Elias
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.
Projects & Energy respondentGlobalGbolahan Elias is a patient, dedicated and committed professional.
Projects & Energy respondentGlobalGbolahan Elias has a good wealth of technical knowledge.
Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
Band 4 
Band 4 
Okechukwu Okoro
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.
Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Emeka Ezekwesiri
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.
Projects & Energy respondentGlobalHe 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.
Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
Ranked Individuals at G. Elias (3)
Members
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Gbolahan Elias
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Okechukwu Okoro
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Emeka Ezekwesiri
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