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Gbolahan Elias SAN
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Gbolahan Elias SAN
Ranked in 7 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Corporate/Commercial

Nigeria

21 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Banking & Finance

Nigeria

21 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Dispute Resolution

Nigeria

16 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Projects & Energy

Nigeria

8 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Capital Markets

Nigeria

2 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Tax

Nigeria

1 Years Ranked

Spotlight

Competition/Antitrust

Nigeria

2 Years Ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Practice areas

Capital markets

M&A

Private equity

Project finance

Restructuring and insolvency

Sector specialisations

Consumer goods and services

Energy

Financial services

Oil and gas

Real estate

Career

Partner, G. Elias

1994 - Present

Professor, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria

2010 - Present

Counsel, Kehinde Sofola (SAN) & Co.

1993 - 1994

Associate, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Nov 1989 - May 1993

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation

Fellow of the Energy Institute (United Kingdom)

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom)

Fellow of the Energy Institute.

Personal

Gbolahan Elias is a partner of G. Elias & Co., one of Nigeria’s leading business law firms. He is called to the Nigerian and New York bars and is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He has over 30 years’ experience in carrying out banking and finance, project finance, corporate and commercial work for both private and public sector clients in several industry sectors. His work and that of the firm has been widely recognised and applauded in leading international directories of business law firms.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Nigeria

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
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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Corporate/Commercial - Nigeria

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Gbolahan Elias SAN is a seasoned lawyer in Nigeria, who regularly provides advice to the firm's key clients - including major financial institutions and oil and gas companies - on acquisitions, investments and divestments, among other matters.

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Dispute Resolution - Nigeria

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Gbolahan Elias SAN is an esteemed lawyer who represents clients in arbitration and litigation, including commercial and tax cases as well as product liability claims. He acts for both domestic and international clients.
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Projects & Energy - Nigeria

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
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.
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Capital Markets - Nigeria

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Gbolahan Elias SAN regularly provides capital markets advice to various clients, including major financial institutions and state governments. His capital markets work extends to equity listings, bond issuances and compliance mandates.

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Tax - Nigeria

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Gbolahan Elias is a highly distinguished lawyer with extensive experience in tax matters. He is called upon by major corporations, governments and private clients to navigate complex tax disputes.

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Competition/Antitrust - Nigeria

Spotlight
Individual Editorial

Gbolahan Elias often represents clients in behavioural investigations and appeals against competition authority decisions. In addition, he assists clients with merger control proceedings.

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Strengths

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Gbolahan Elias brings a rare combination of academic rigour, practical insight and calm authority to every engagement.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is always around and happy to talk. He oversees projects and is always present to give his expert opinion.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Gbolahan Elias is very understanding, answering questions and providing clarity.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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 respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Gbolahan Elias is a patient, dedicated and committed professional.

Projects & Energy respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Gbolahan Elias has a good wealth of technical knowledge.

Projects & Energy respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Gbolahan Elias is a very sound lawyer.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Gbolahan Elias is very understanding. He answers questions and provides clarity to matters.

Tax respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He has exhibited good knowledge and skills on his job. He always goes the extra mile to satisfy his clients.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Gbolahan Elias is a very good advocate and clearly a subject matter expert, who is hands-on and involved.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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