Abila Syl & Associates was founded in 1999 by Prof Sylvanus Elijah Abila and is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. The firm maintains offices in Yenagoa, Bayelsa and in Ikoyi, Lagos, and positions itself as a full-service corporate and business law practice offering both litigation and advisory work.

Since its establishment the firm has built substantive expertise in property law, family law, environmental and petroleum law, corporate law, entertainment law and in arbitration and conciliation. The practice originated in Bayelsa and later expanded to Lagos, reflecting regional growth and a sustained focus on commercially significant and specialist legal areas.

The firm’s reputation on its website is supported by client testimonials and peer endorsements that highlight professionalism, compassion and client-centric case management. Abila Syl & Associates emphasizes a commitment to securing justice for victims, delivering reliable and innovative legal solutions and maintaining hands-on, pragmatic engagement with clients to achieve practical outcomes.

About Abila Syl & Associates

2 Offices

Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Criminal Defense
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Energy, Environment & ESG
Family
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional legal services in Lawsuits & Disputes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Professional legal services in Business.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Criminal Defense

Professional legal services in Criminal Defense.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Corporate & Commercial

Abila Syl & Associates’ Corporate and Commercial practice provides full-service corporate and business law, delivering reliable and innovative legal solutions for corporate and commercial matters and supporting clients with legal advice and representation tailored to business needs.

Real Estate

Professional legal services in Real Estate.

Energy, Environment & ESG

Abila Syl & Associates delivers practical legal support in environmental and petroleum law, advising clients on regulatory compliance, licensing and permitting, contract negotiation and transactional matters, and representation in environmental and petroleum-related disputes; the practice guides energy-sector stakeholders through statutory and regulatory frameworks, environmental impact and due-diligence processes, and risk-management strategies to help secure project approvals and protect commercial interests.

Family

Professional legal services in Family.

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Professional legal services in Media, Technology and Telecoms.

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