G. Elias & Co has deep experience assisting domestic and global clients in various sectors such as fintech, real estate, consumer goods, and aviation. The practice is under the leadership of an experienced trio, Gbolahan Elias, SAN, Segun Omoregie, and Fidelis Adewole, and Elias has significant experience advising on cross-border commercial transactions, Omoregie has expertise in M&A transactions, and Adewole is well-versed in corporate transactions. Kuburat Abubakar is another key member of the team.
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Profile
Position
Managing Partner
Career
Fidelis Adewole is the Managing Partner at G. Elias. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma where he graduated top of his class. He won two awards at the Nigerian Law School: Prince Bola Ajibola’s prize for being the most proficient student in Civil Procedure Paper; and Dr. Mudiaga Odje’s prize for being the most proficient student in Civil Procedure and Criminal Procedure Papers. Fidelis is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. He is also an Associate of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers. He is a Notary Public.
Memberships
- Member of the Nigerian Bar.
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
- A Notary Public and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK).
Education
- LL.B (Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma). Sometime top graduating student at the University’s law faculty.
- B.L. (Nigerian Law School). Civil Procedure and Criminal Procedure Papers Prize Winner at the Nigerian Law School.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has strong expertise in corporate law.'
‘They are eminently competent.'
Key clients
- Shell International BV
- Tolaram Group
Work highlights
Advised Shell International BV on the divestment of one hundred percent (100%) of its shares in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited to a consortium buyer, Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings Limited (“Renaissance”).