Passion & Professionalism
ELVIRA SALLERAS + ASSOCIATES
We, at Elvira Salleras + Associates, are ambitious; aiming to be the leading commercial law firm in Lagos, Nigeria and beyond, at par with reputable world class law firms.This requires that we pay utmost attention to the development of our greatest asset: our people. To this end, we ensure that our recruitment and selection process attracts the brightest legal minds who are willing to take calculated risks.
Our Clients
We are passionate about the work we do and always seek to create superior value for our clients by thinking divergently and questioning
the status quo. We have you covered in all
fields of human endeavor.
Our Industries
Diplomatic Missions
Oil & Gas Services
Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing
Import & Export
Engineering
Entertainment
Humanitarian
Security & Risk Assessment
Logistic
Our People
We are experienced, dynamic and flexible with a proven track record of excellence in service delivery. We aim to keep our local and international clients satisfied at all times. This requires that we pay utmost attention to the development of our greatest asset; our people.
Elvira Salleras is the founder and managing partner of Elvira Salleras & Associates. She was called to the Nigerian bar in 1989 and focuses her practice mainly in the areas of investment, company and labour laws. She is experienced in mergers and acquisitions, international joint ventures, contract negotiation, debt recovery and real estate brokerage. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Mrs. Salleras is the legal adviser to the Consulates General of Italy and France. She represents several foreign and local clients in diverse matters touching on various aspects of the law including, joint ventures, technology transfer and distribution and representative agreements. She is also particularly involved in establishing legal structures and providing legal advice on establishment and regulatory compliance for multinational companies operating in various sectors of the Nigerian economy. Mrs. Salleras is regularly involved in speaking engagements on doing business in Nigeria, both locally and abroad.
Mr. Atakpu is a barrister and solicitor with 15 years post-call experience and currently heads of our Benin office. He holds a masters’ degree, majoring in Oil and Gas Law, from the University of Benin and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Mr. Atakpu is a seasoned commercial lawyer representing several companies across various sectors of the economy. He regularly advises oil and gas companies on regulatory compliance matters and conducts due diligence for private companies and foreign missions.
Main Practice Areas: Corporate and Commercial Law, Oil and Gas Law, Alternative dispute Resolution, Real Estate Law & Practice and Due Diligence
Main Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation and Due Diligence
Eze is a seasoned litigator and has represented the firm in several cases involving various legal categories. He serves currently as the Head of the Litigation department.
In almost a decade, he has been actively involved in corporate and commercial law and provides legal and tax advice to local and multinational companies and other organizations on various aspects of Nigerian law and practice relevant to their operations, including investment law, taxation, regulatory compliance and company law and practice. He has participated in providing Company secretarial duties to local companies under retainer with the firm as well as providing legal advice on the establishment and regulatory compliance of several companies operating in the oil and gas sector.
He has professional affiliations with Nigerian Bar Association
