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Gbolahan Elias SAN
Ranked in 4 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Banking & Finance

Nigeria

19 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Corporate/Commercial

Nigeria

19 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Dispute Resolution

Nigeria

14 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Projects & Energy

Nigeria

6 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Gbolahan Elias SAN

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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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Dispute Resolution - Nigeria

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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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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.

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Banking & Finance - Nigeria

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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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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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Strengths

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"Gbolahan Elias has a very strong calibre and standing."

Dispute Resolution respondent
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"Gbolahan Elias is a fantastic legal expert."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

"He is super-approachable and has great humility and wisdom. He explains things well in an understandable way and explains why he recommends things."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

"It is a very comfortable experience with him and he makes our work easier."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

"He has widespread knowledge of international and local laws."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

"Gbolahan Elias is an excellent lawyer."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"He is very strong and responsive."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Gbolahan Elias is very approachable and has great humility and wisdom. He explains things well in an understandable way."

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

"It is a very comfortable experience working with him and he has made our work easier."

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

"He is a very knowledgeable and experienced practitioner."

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

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