LAWYER PROFILE

Fred Onuobia SAN

Global 2026

G. Elias

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Banking & Finance

Nigeria

18 years ranked

Dispute Resolution

Nigeria

9 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial

Nigeria

12 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by G. Elias

Practice Areas

Banking

Capital markets

Financial services regulatory

Project development

Project finance

Career

Managing Partner

G. Elias

1995 - Present · 28 yrs 2 mos

Lagos, Nigeria

Education

University College London

Master of Laws (LL.M), Law

2004 - 2005

University of Nigeria

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

1986 - 1991

Personal

Fred Onuobia is the experienced Managing Partner of G Elias, one of Nigeria's leading business law firms. A member of several professional organizations, he is recognized in leading international directories of lawyers. Fred has over 29 years of experience in bank lendings, project finance, structured finance, intellectual property protection, the 'new economy', and commercial litigation for both private and public-sector clients. Fred holds a Master of Laws degree from University College London and is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Nigeria

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Dispute Resolution - Nigeria

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Fred Onuobia SAN is particularly active representing financial institutions in contentious mandates. He typically represents his clients in product liability, debt recovery and IP-related matters, among others.

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Corporate/Commercial - Nigeria

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Fred Onuobia SAN represents clients in a range of M&A. He is based in Lagos, and his clients include international companies and major financial institutions.

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