Kuburat Abubakar
G. Elias & Co
More informationG. Elias & Co is active in real estate development and construction matters in the healthcare, hospitality, and telecoms sectors, and has an excellent reputation for handling international arbitration cases arising from major projects. Gbolahan Elias is well versed in representing clients from the transport sector in mandates, with established strength in advising on prominent rail maintenance and operation matters. Fidelis Adewole has been kept busy advising on mixed-use property transactions. Okechukwu Okoro, Japhet Eneh, Oluwafunmilayo Mayowa and Kuburat Abubakar are notable practitioners.
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‘Client service is excellent. The team is very attentive and brings its experience and knowledge to every scenario.’
- 'Strategic thinking about our project and how to ensure we are fully protected legally.'
- 'Attention to detail.’
‘An amazing team of talented and innovative professionals.'
‘Clear knowledge of the law.'
‘A prompt, active, and diverse team.’
‘Very responsive.'
‘Gbolahan Elias and Japhet Eneh have been top notch.'
Key clients
- IASO Medipark Limited
- Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited
- New Cruise Development Company
- African Export-Import Bank
- Triwood Paper Mills Nigeria Limited
- Daraju Industries Limited
- Family Homes Fund
Work highlights
- Advising the IASO Consortium on the concession for the development of an ultra-modern Medical Centre (“Medipark”).
- Advising Paragon Holdings Limited on the development of thirty hectares of land in Lagos under a joint venture structure.
- Advising the Lagos State Government and Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority on the development and construction of the 37km metro railway line.
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Gbolahan Elias
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Gbolahan Elias, Fidelis Adewole, Okechukwu Okoro