Japhet Eneh
G. Elias & CoG. Elias & Co has a strong market presence in Nigerian transport infrastructure developments, often acting for local and foreign investors on significant transactions and project financings in this sector. Whilst they have a specialised practice in major road and rail construction, the firm is well-equipped to manage airline insolvencies and advise on maritime issues. Gbolahan Elias, SAN co-leads the team and regularly works with public bodies on concession financing for major transport networks including highways and airports. Fred Onuobia, SAN and Japhet Eneh are also team leaders.
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Key clients
- Polaris Bank
- Lagos State Government
- Africa Plus Partners
- Posh Semco PTE Ltd.
- Kuramo Capital Management LLC
- Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
- Africa Finance Corporation
- Webber Wentzel
- Acteon Projects Services Limited/Deltatek Offshore Limited
- Aurum Ship Management
- IMA Zambia Limited
- Sifax Group of Companies Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Africa Plus Partners on its concession and tolling of the Lagos-Abeokuta Federal Highway and the Benin-Asaba Federal Highway.
- Advising Polaris Bank Limited on a maritime arbitration involving a claim in the millions of US dollars by a foreign vessel owner, flowing from liability under a bill of lading in which the bank was named as a consignee.
- Advised and successfully represented Posh Semco in its disputes against PS Offshore Nig. Ltd. and Miden and Chasewood Limited on allegations of fraud in respect of a charterparty agreement and a contract awarded by Shell Petroleum Development Company Ltd.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gbolahan Elias, SAN, Fred Onuobia, SAN, Japhet Eneh