The 'excellent' corporate and commercial team at Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah has an excellent track record in assisting Ghanaian and multinational companies, entrepreneurs, non-profit organisations and family businesses with a range of matters. Key areas of instruction for the group include M&A deals, joint ventures, corporate takeovers and prominent cross-border transactions. The group is well placed to advise clients on business expansions into Ghana, as well as establishing entities in the Ghanaian market. The practice is co-led by the quartet of Seth Asante, Susan-Barbara Boye, Angela Gyasi and Frank Nimako Akowuah.
Commercial, corporate and M&A in Ghana
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Praxisleiter:
Seth Asante; Susan-Barbara Boye; Angela Gyasi; Frank Akowuah
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‘I have found the Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah team to be very professional, responsive and personable. They are technically outstanding and are clearly passionate about working with clients to ensure excellent outcomes. ’
‘The team is excellent and provides innovative solutions to support our business.’
‘They provide excellent advice and timely support.’
Kernmandanten
Ghana Amalgamated Trust (GAT)
Predictus SAS and Mycredit Investments Ltd
Verod Capital Management Limited
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Macquarie Bank Limited
I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs II LP (I&P), Oikocredit Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society U.A (Oiko) and Injaro Ghana Venture Capital Fund
Securities and Exchange Commission/Ministry of Finance
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Blue Gold on its corporate restructuring.
- Advised Verod Capital Ltd on the acquisition of Fund III LP.
- Advised I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs II LP, Oikocredit Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society U.A. and Injaro Ghana Venture Capital Fund on a $14m equity investment in Zeepay Ghana LTD.
ENSafrica
ENSafrica‘s ‘responsive‘ team has a solid track record in handling complex corporate and commercial transactions, M&A deals and management buyout matters. The group is also recognised for its expertise in acting for investors in work involving foreign direct investments; private equity is another core area of instruction for the department. Amina Abugdanpoka Kaguah heads the practice, in which Nana Yaa Ahmed, Patricia Jane Mumuni and Sharleen Naa Sarkai Obeng are key contacts.
Praxisleiter:
Amina Abugdanpoka Kaguah
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nana Yaa Ahmed; Patricia Jane Mumuni; Sharleen Naa Sarkai Obeng
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‘The firm’s zeal to go the extra mile to satisfy clients, coupled with its assorted team of experts, makes it a one-stop shop for law, tax and consultancy. ’
‘Sharleen Naa Sarkai Obeng was always available to provide guidance and clarification.’
‘Patricia Jane Mumuni was always reachable when needed and helpful in driving the workstream. ’
Kernmandanten
Growth Investment Partners Ghana LTD
N. Dowuona & Company
Led by NanaAma Botchway, the skilled team at N. Dowuona & Company continues to handle a high volume of complex domestic and cross-border transactions, investment matters and corporate governance issues. Private equity and venture capital work remains prominent in the group's workload. Alex Calloway and Achiaa Akobour Debrah are practitioners to note.
Praxisleiter:
NanaAma Botchway
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alex Calloway; Achiaa Akobour Debrah
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‘Responsive and very commercial.’
‘They understand the market and give practical insights into the Ghanaian market that go beyond legal. They are also very responsive.’
‘NanaAma Botchway is a safe pair of hands to refer work to and put our clients at ease with her knowledge of the sector. When referring a client to outside counsel, you always hope they will take care of them and it is always a good sign when a client comes back to thank you for a referral that worked well for them. ’
Kernmandanten
Acumen Resilient Agricultural Fund
Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique (Proparco)
Alitheia Capital (via its uMunthu II Fund in partnership with Goodwell Investments)
Injaro Agricultural Venture Capital Ltd
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Injaro Agricultural Venture Capital on its acquisition of Outdoor Holding Limited, and on the sale of its stake in Agricare Limited.
- Advising Acumen Resilient Agricultural Fund, Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique (Proparco) and Alitheia Capital (via its uMunthu II Fund in partnership with Goodwell Investments) on an investment into Complete Farmer, a leading Ghanaian ag-tech company.
- Advising an international financial services group on the potential acquisition of a Ghanaian listed company operating in the financial services sector.
AB & David Africa
The agile team at AB & David Africa is well-versed in handling major M&A transactions, corporate restructurings and joint ventures. Foreign investment matters are another key area of instruction for the group. Vera Owusu Osei, Sena Abla Agbekoh and Irene Agyenim-Boateng co-head the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Vera Owusu Osei; Sena Abla Agbekoh; Irene Agyenim-Boateng
Kernmandanten
Evolve Malta
Aspen Pharmacare
Eastern Ventures Trading Ltd
Opportunity International
Sanlam and Allianz Insurance
Dimension Data
Aguila Holdings Ltd
Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation
Dimension Data
Development Bank Ghana
Puma
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised a client on a proposed restructuring.
- Advised a global ICT company on a proposed management buyout of its subsidiary in Ghana.
AELEX
AELEX's corporate team has established expertise in handling foreign direct investments, as well as assisting clients with company secretarial services. The practice is led by Theophilus Emuwa, who divides his time between Accra and Lagos. Managing associate Kwesi Dodi is a key name to note in Ghana, with an excellent reputation for advising on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. Naa Asheley Ashittey is a name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Theophilus Emuwa
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kwesi Dodi; Naa Asheley Ashittey
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‘The ability of the team to understand the client and providing solutions that meet the needs of the client. The team has great understanding of the industry in Ghana, relevant regulations and laws, as well as market practices.’
Kernmandanten
Palladium International LLC
TecAfrica Offshore Limited
Brussels Airlines
James Fisher and Sons Plc
Partners Worldwide
Partners in Performance
South African Airways
Lufthansa Cargo AG
AGRI Insight Trading LTD
Global CS (Ghana) Ltd
QUIDEX Plus Ltd.
NI Payment Services
Italia Trasporto Aereo SPA (ITA Airways)
Zipline International Inc
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised a multinational technology company on its winding up and subsequent liquidation process.
- Advised on the structuring, negotiation and incorporation of a joint venture between Valaris Ghana, a foreign oil and gas service provider and Cross Energy Ltd, a local Ghanaian entity.
Egality Law
At Egality Law, the group fields deep expertise across the whole spectrum of corporate and commercial law, with particular strength in advising on foreign investments in a range of sectors in Ghana. The team is also highly regarded for its experience in assisting multinational companies with cross-border work. Korieh Duodu and Victoria Derban are key contacts.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Korieh Duodu; Victoria Derban
Kernmandanten
Affinity Africa
Afrobarometer LBG
Clifton Homes Ltd
Professor El Anatsui
General Electric Company (GE)
Kofa Technologies Limited
Ghana Centre for Democratic Development
Oriflame Cosmetics Ltd
PECAN Energies (formerly known as Aker Energy)
Plan International
UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce
The Zambian Electric Mobility Innovation Alliance (ZEMIA)
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Technip FMC on the restructuring of their operations in Ghana.
- Advised the Ghana Association of Free Zone Enterprises on a high-value investments matter.
Ntrakwah & Co
The team at Ntrakwah & Co is perhaps best known for its expertise in handling M&A transactions in the energy sector, however the group is also strong in assisting with the full range of corporate and commercial matters, including corporate restructurings. The practice is co-led by Abena Ntrakwah-Mensah and Kwadwo Ntrakwah, and Felix Ntrakwah is a key practitioner to note. Daisy Joana Bosumprah left the firm in January 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Abena Ntrakwah-Mensah; Kwadwo Ntrakwah
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Felix Ntrakwah
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‘Great team with diverse backgrounds.’
‘We have worked with Abena Ntrakwah Mensah and Kwadwo Ntrakwah. They are fantastic, world class international lawyers.’
‘Kwadwo simplifies the most complex matters and is a legal strategist par excellence.’
Kernmandanten
German International School
Loop DFS Ghana
Fidelity Bank Ghana
West African Football Academy
Intelligent Homes Africa Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted West African Football Academy (WAFA) with its acquisition of shares in a football club in Ghana.
DLA Piper Africa, Ghana (Reindorf Chambers)
DLA Piper Africa, Ghana (Reindorf Chambers)' corporate team is well-regarded for its strength in handling mergers and acquisitions, company formation issues, joint ventures and due diligence proceedings. Kizzita Mensah heads the practice, which benefits from the firm's membership of DLA Piper Africa. Nana Takyiwa Ewool is a name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Kizzita Mensah
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nana Takyiwa Ewool
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‘The team are very competent and innovative in proposing legal solutions.’
‘They provide quick feedback and are reliable.’
Kernmandanten
Multimedia Group Limited
ATC Ghana Limited
Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (Ghana) Limited
Puma Energy Distribution Ghana Limited
Vulcan Natural Resources
Vulcan Holdings Limited
Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber
Transsnet Financial Services Limited
Cadbury Ghana Limited
Mondelēz International
MLU Africa B.V. (Yango)
Africa50
SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College
Bolt Operations OÜ
Ericsson Ghana AB
Ebury Partners UK Limited
Global Agricultural Exchange Inc
WTS Nobisfields
The corporate and commercial team at WTS Nobisfields continues to assist several multinational companies with a broad range of matters, including corporate governance issues and company secretarial services. Other key areas of instruction include mergers and acquisitions, corporate regulatory and compliance matters, and foreign direct investments. Theophilus Tawiah spearheads the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Theophilus Tawiah
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Wilhelmina Joana Buckman; Rosemary Anakwa Boadu
Referenzen
‘We were particularly impressed with the team’s ability to understand our unique corporate needs and tailor their advice accordingly. Their practical approach and attention to detail were invaluable.’
‘Theophilus Tawiah is an astute lawyer, very down to earth, amiable and solution driven and experienced in the corporate and commercial field.’
‘Wilhelmina demonstrates a confident understanding of the key legal and commercial issues on transactions.’
Kernmandanten
MLU B.V
Aramex Ghana Limited
Flutterwave Technologies Solutions Ltd
Engen Ghana Ltd
Tizeti Network Ghana Limited
Shalina Healthcare Ghana Services
Havas Africa Ghana Ltd
Urban Cars GH Ltd
VAMED Health Projects
Ghana Carton Boxes Manufacturing Company Limited
Turaco Ghana Ltd
Minex 360 Services Limited
CRG Ghana Limited
Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd
Jansen Bridging International B.V
Mota-Engil
AMG Global Limited
Chespa WA Ghana Limited
Chespa Sp. z o.o
Akofis Group Limited
Omni Strategies Limited
Vamed Health Ghana Projects Limited
Wangara Green Venture Capital Company Limited
Flutterwave Inc
MyCredit Score Ltd
Angelo Biotech International (Ghana) Ltd
Golden Route Ltd
Generation
Ridetechnology Global FZ-LLC
Bridge Foundation UK
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (PTY) Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Tizeti Inc on the corporate restructuring of the Ghanaian subsidiary.
Africa Legal Associates
Africa Legal Associates' experienced team is well versed in advising on contentious work in the corporate and commercial arena, as well as handling due diligence proceedings, M&A deals and corporate compliance and regulatory matters. The practice is co-led by the quartet of Gabby Otchere-Darko, Nana Adjoa Hackman, Nii Odoi Odotei and Ebow Brew-Hammond.
Praxisleiter:
Gabby Otchere-Darko; Nana Adjoa Hackman; Nii Odoi Odotei; Ebow Brew-Hammond
Referenzen
‘The team is comprised of highly skilled legal practitioners with several years’ practical experience.’
‘Attention to detail. Great interpersonal skills. Familiarity with regulatory landscape.’
‘The team has a personalized approach to resolving difficult legal issues and this helps in getting the desired outcomes.’
Kernmandanten
GB Foods Ghana Limited
Tema LNG Terminal Company Limited
Quality Media Producciones S.L
Contact Centre International Ghana Limited
Cerveau Limited
Michael Blackson Foundation LBG
B&P Associates
The excellent team at B&P Associates has been kept busy advising on cross-border deals, corporate restructurings, regulatory matters and M&A transactions, as well as equity and debt financings. Led by Adelaide Benneh Prempeh, the group is well versed in acting for clients in the mining, energy, healthcare, insurance, construction and telecoms sectors. Michelle Nana Yaa Essuman is a practitioner to note.
Praxisleiter:
Adelaide Benneh Prempeh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michelle Nana Yaa Essuman
Referenzen
‘B&P Associates has always stood out as a practice for its professionalism, the quality of its associates, and the collaborative approach taken when working on various projects/matters on behalf of our company.’
‘Under the leadership of Adelaide Benneh Prempeh, the legal professionals at B&P Associates have consistently demonstrated a keen attention to detail together with a strong understanding of the interplay between the commercial dynamics and legal aspects of projects and transactions.’
‘The collaboration with B&P Associates in Ghana is unique due to their team’s strengths and key capabilities.’
Kernmandanten
Country Advisors Limited
QUIPU GmBH
Spie Oil & Gas Services Limited
Eurapharma Care Services Ghana Ltd (CFAO Health)
AHA Hyperbarics
Azimuth Power Ghana Ltd.
Redavia Ghana Asset Limited
Spectrum Fibre LTD
Preko Estates
Emiral Resources Ghana LTD
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy fields expertise in advising on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. Key areas of strength include assisting with joint ventures, corporate restructurings, the sale and purchase of assets and company secretarial services. The practice is co-led by the quartet of Merene Benyah, Lily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo.
Praxisleiter:
Merene Benyah; Lily Acquaye; Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah; Akosua Apea Osafo
Kernmandanten
Africa Data Centres (ADC)
Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB)
Ghana Amalgamated Trust Plc (GAT)
Norton Rose Fulbright Morrocco and Paris
Best Assurance Company Limited
Fabrimetal / MMD Steel
4DX Ventures
Zeepay Ghana LTD
Asante Gold Corporation
GCB Bank PLC
Atlantic Lithium Resources Limited
Multi –Tech Services (WA) Limited
Anglogold Ashanti Limited
KOKA Energy Company Limited
Clarus Securities Inc.
Yinson Production West Africa Limited
BP Oil International Limited
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc
Scancom PLC
C Squared Ghana LTD
Citi N.A
Mitsui & Co
Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited
Farmerline Limited
Kimathi & Partners, Corporate Attorneys
Kimathi Kuenyehia and Valery Hilda Atuwo jointly head the practice at Kimathi & Partners, Corporate Attorneys. The team is very experienced in handling M&A transactions and joint ventures, often for clients in the mining and metals, telecoms, oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Kimathi Kuenyehia; Valery Hilda Atuwo
Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors
At Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors, the team acts on a wide range of corporate and commercial work, including M&A deals and company secretarial services. Telecoms, oil and gas, energy and telecoms are key sector strengths for the group. Firm managing partner Afua Koranteng heads the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Afua Koranteng
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‘The team are very competent and efficient. They understand the issues in the telecommunications sector and are able to provide practical solutions.’
‘They are go-getters and strive to achieve results for their clients.’
‘Afua was easy to work with because of her readiness and ability to research, discuss, and collaborate to achieve positive and on-target results. She was readily available and always had a pleasant attitude and disposition.’
Kernmandanten
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Energy
Electricity Company of Ghana
Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund
Oxford Business Group
Templars
Templars has a solid reputation in the market for for handling a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial work. Financial services, mining and infrastructure are key sector strengths for the group, which is well versed in acting for domestic and international companies in mandates. Following the firm's merger with Ferociter Law in January 2024, the practice is jointly led by Sarpong K. Odame and Funmi Iyayi. Dorothy Mensah left the firm in December 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Sarpong K Odame; Funmi Iyayi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kojo Amoako
Referenzen
‘Templars has knowledge of the relevant industry laws and regulations. Their understanding of the transaction was beyond compare.’
‘Sarpong Odame and Kojo Amoako were responsive and offered practical solutions to issues.’
Kernmandanten
Fujairah Holding LLC
Minerals Income Investment Fund
Turaco Inc.
ElectroChem Ghana Limited
Coronation Capital Limited
Yilport Africa Holding B.V and Yilport Ghana Holding Ltd
Absa Bank Limited
Prudential Life Insurance
Starsight Energy: includes SGL Sub 1 Ltd and Starsight Energy Ghana Limited
Palliser Capital (UK) Limited
Payaza Africa Ltd
Obsidian Achernar Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Yilport Africa Holding B.V. on corporate regulatory and compliance matters regarding the setting up of Yilport Ghana Holding Ltd in Ghana.
VINT & Aletheia Attorneys and Consultants
VINT & Aletheia Attorneys and Consultants' practice fields extensive experience in handling a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. Key areas of instruction for the group include M&A transactions, company formation matters, commercial contracts and compliance and regulatory issues. The team is also adept at advising on company secretarial services, and has seen an increase in work from the technology and AI sectors. Practice head Lady-Ann Essuman stands out for her 'ability to distil complex legal concepts into actionable advice'.
Praxisleiter:
Lady-Ann Essuman
Referenzen
‘The firm takes a comprehensive approach to law, considering the broader business and personal implications of legal decisions. They have deep knowledge and experience in commercial law, enabling them to provide tailored guidance.’
‘Their team works closely together, sharing expertise and insights to deliver exceptional results. Their strengths are strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and client service skills; ability to navigate complex, high-stakes legal matters.’
‘I work with Lady-Ann Essuman. She offers exceptional legal expertise and advice, is strategic in her thinking and problem-solving, and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.’
Kernmandanten
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (“GNPC”)
Prestea Sankofa Gold LTD
Ghana Institute of Architects
GNPC Exploration and Production Company Limited
Saha Global
JPCANN Associates LTD
China Harbour Engineering Company Limited
MS Staffing LTD
Nanita Company LTD
Corporate Intelligence Bureau LTD
Northstar Europe S.A.
Zebu Investment Partners
Jacob West LTD
Isaac Adu-Poku
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Zebu Investment Partners with due diligence proceedings relating to the acquisition of an agriculture company.
- Advised JP Cann Associates on its company restructuring.