The disputes practice at G. Elias & Co is home to a team with extensive experience in handling white-collar crime investigations. Department head Gbolahan Elias has a broad practice, which takes in construction, employment, real estate, and tax disputes, and Fred Onuobia is a key contact for international financial institutions. Contentious tax matters are prominent in the workload for both Fidelis Adewole and Stephen Arubike; the latter is also recognised for his expertise in energy litigation. Abubakar Anafi is well regarded for advising on share price manipulation issues. Chimezie Onuzulike is experienced in handling commercial litigation and international arbitration. Marian Asuenimhen has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The law firm is made up of courteous, highly professional, and dedicated staff with high intellects.’
- ‘The team is extremely diverse.’
- ‘They have high intellect and provide feedback on court proceedings in good time.’
- ‘Some of the most experienced and talented litigators in the market. The team is very savvy with banking litigation.’
Key clients
- British American Tobacco Plc
- Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Ltd
- Titan Trust Bank Limited and Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
- Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd.
- Pension Transitional Arrangements Directorate (PTAD)
- MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd
- New Skies Satellite B.V.
- FBN Insurance Limited
- Arik Air Nigeria Ltd.
- UAC of Nigeria PLC
- IMA Zambia Limited
- Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing British American Tobacco in product liability cases with a claim of over N5trn.
- Advising a power-generation developer client on two ICC arbitrations brought against the Federal Government of Nigeria, valued at over $1.1 billion.
- Successfully represented Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and Titan Trust Bank Limited in two lawsuits heard before the Federal High Court and the Investments and Securities Tribunal respectively.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Fidelis Adewole
G. Elias & CoFred Onuobia
G. Elias & CoNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Abubakar Anafi
G. Elias & CoPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gbolahan Elias, Fred Onuobia, Fidelis Adewole, Abubakar Anafi, Stephen Arubike