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G. Elias & Co

G. Elias & Co

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Nigeria

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Banking, finance and capital markets

G. Elias & Co is praised as 'responsive, diligent, and dedicated to resolving client issues with a brilliant understanding of commercial considerations.' A trio of professionals leads the department: Fred Onuobia, SAN, who has experience advising on financing transactions and restructuring; Segun Omoregie, who focuses on a wide range of capital markets transactions; and Michelle Chikezie, who is knowledgeable in bond issuances and debt restructuring. Gbolahan Elias, SAN, and Amarachi Ikevude are also key contacts within the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘G, Elias is always on top of its game. Its grasp of transaction details, dynamics, and the applicable local laws and standards are also top-notch. Perhaps most admirable of the company is how it is able to work with clients on deals for long periods and make sure that the non-disclosure agreement details are kept to. It is also sufficiently staffed by an extremely competent workforce, who are always prompt with feedback and updates.'
  • ‘The team has incredible commercial experience across the board. Thy are always responsive, diligent, and dedicated to resolving client issues with a brilliant understanding of commercial considerations.’
  • ‘Gbolahan Elias is quite outstanding as he engages directly and patiently listens to understand the brief and then, in fine detail, proposes the best options to dealing with the particular matter.’
  • ‘The team is always able to present itself as competent and not necessarily with the common, in-your-face arrogance associated with other equally competent firms.'
  • ‘We engaged G Elias as legal advisors for our public bonds. Their team is proficient in their work and completed the work in a timely and meticulous manner.'
  • ‘I find the firm very professional and knowledgeable, particularly in company laws/practice and the Nigerian capital market where my engagement with the firm centres around mostly.’

Key clients

  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • African Export-Import Bank
  • BUA Industries Limited
  • Federal Government of Nigeria
  • Citibank Nigeria Limited
  • Transcorp Power Plc
  • HH Capital

Work highlights

Advised Standard Chartered Bank on its US$2 billion pre-export financing facility to a Bahamian-incorporated Special Purpose Vehicle sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
Advised African Export Import Bank on US$200 million financing to BUA Industries Limited.
Advised as solicitors to the Federal Government of Nigeria on a US$2 billion bond programme, the first-of-its-kind USD-denominated bond issuance by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Debt Management Office.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Gbolahan Elias, SAN
Gbolahan Elias, SAN
Fred Onuobia, SAN
Fred Onuobia, SAN
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Amarachi Ikevude
Amarachi Ikevude
Practice head

Fred Onuobia, SAN; Segun Omoregie; Michelle Chikezie

Other key lawyers

Gbolahan Elias; Amarachi Ikevude

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