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

Chinemeihenile Nwadike is an Associate focusing on corporate and international commercial law, including company secretarial, contract advisory, debt recovery, corporate restructuring, and joint venture transactions. She has a strong analytical skills and consistent delivery of high-quality legal work.
Her practice spans corporate advisory, dispute resolution, and transactional matters, with active involvement in corporate restructuring and complex commercial engagements. Particularly known for her research, drafting, and problem-solving skills, she is also active in legal writing, mentoring, and access-to-education initiatives through the LIFE Foundation.

Her Practice Areas are Corporate & Commercial Law, International Trade and Business Law, Joint Venture, and Dispute Resolution.

Daniel Sunmola currently practises is an Associate, focusing on dispute resolution, litigation, and property consultancy, with a strong emphasis on delivering effective, client-centred legal solutions. Driven by a deep passion for justice and an unwavering commitment to excellence, he brings sound legal judgment, strong advocacy skills, and clear communication to his practice.
He has represented clients in complex criminal, civil, and commercial matters, drafted and argued substantive and procedural applications, advised on regulatory compliance, and conducted due diligence in support of asset procurement transactions. He has also liaised extensively with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, consistently safeguarding clients' rights and interests throughout proceedings. Daniel remains committed to achieving client goals while upholding the highest standards of integrity within the legal profession.

His Practice Areas are Litigation, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Property Law.

Ndira Ofodum is a Nigerian legal practitioner specialising in intellectual property law, holding an MSc in Management of Intellectual Property from Queen Mary, University of London, alongside her professional qualification from the Nigerian Law School. Her legal career spans property, corporate and regulatory practice, including drafting conveyance documents, company due diligence and pharmaceutical product registration. She provides legal consultancy grounded in meticulous research and analysis. Ndira’s IP expertise informs her broader practice, particularly in advising businesses on protecting proprietary assets and navigating regulatory frameworks across Nigeria’s evolving commercial landscape.

Mrs Ojo came on board of ES & A as a Secretary pioneer staff, first as the Personal Assistant to the Managing Partner and now as the Administrative Manager.

She gives a robust support to the legal team of ES&A and to our clients, vendors and contractors to ensure that we meet the firms set goals and aspirations.

Edith Jituboh has her first degree in English (B.A English) from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and a Masters’ degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Calabar. She has over 18 years’ experience in Administration and several years in Human Resource Management, in areas of Recruitment, Administrative Management, Change Management, Human Resource Strategy and HR Operations. She is well versed in the day-to-day operations of HR and is a valued resource for issues relating to staff relations, policy development, performance management. In addition, she has also acquired several years of experience in investigation and due diligence in the work place.

She is presently processing her Associate Membership (ACIPM) with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management.

Esther Eze is an Administrative staff of ES&A.
She has been with the firm for 12 years.

Esther is very hard working, supervises the Janitorial work , manages the Library , and also work in the paralegal department.

Ibrahim is responsible for the development and delivery of The Firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and programs. He is skilled in strategic planning, community development and volunteers’ coordination. Ibrahim has 3 years’ experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation. He holds certifications in Non-profit Leadership and Management from Lagos Business School, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.

He is a volunteer Project Coordinator at LIFE Foundation and member of YALI, YouthLead, ONE and other Youth Leadership Networks. Ibrahim loves writing and bantering Manchester United rivals in his spare time.