G. Elias
Owen Umeh, ACArb is an Associate at G. Elias focusing on Dispute Resolution (Arbitration) and Corporate matters. Prior to this role, Owen was a Member at EXPERTS IN LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION (ELA) where Owen was involved in organizing discussions and classes related to investment arbitration. Owen also gained experience as a Legal Extern at the High Court of Rivers State, a Graduate Intern at Banwo & Ighodalo, and Head of Promotions at The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) Young Arbitrators Network. Owen has a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nigeria and recently completed their Bachelor of Laws at the Nigerian Law School.
G. Elias
We are a corps addressing demanding clients’ major legal challenges. More broadly, we are a leading Nigerian business law firm founded nearly 30 years ago. We have always had an international outlook. If we may say so, we have a reputation for, and an outstanding record of, carrying out critical, innovative and complex work to the highest standards. We have advised on many significant developments in Nigerian business law. Our clients are of many nationalities and every size. They range from foremost global multinational enterprises to ambitious, home-grown fledglings. We also serve governments and government-controlled enterprises (we have advised on numerous privatizations) as well as private wealth clients. We have and maintain complementary contacts in Nigerian business and government circles, and with law firms and lawyers’ organizations in and outside Nigeria. We are a member of Multilaw, a leading global alliance of independent law firms. Multilaw has offices in 100 countries and over 11,000 lawyers.