AELEX's thriving energy practice is led by Soji Awogbade, and works in combination with its Nigerian practice in handling a wide array of matters, including energy and utilities finance, M&A and joint ventures. The group is also instructed in electricity and gas transmission, distribution and supply, power purchase, off-take and tolling arrangements. Kwesi Dodi has a wealth of experience in advising on petroleum sector issues, including assisting with regulatory matters in the sector. Naa Asheley Ashittey advises oil and gas companies on corporate governance matters.

Seth Asante and Seyram Dzikunu jointly head up the practice at Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah, which has a first-rate reputation in Ghana for advising on key energy and natural resources transactions. The group's expertise spans regulatory issues, power project agreements, project structuring, mergers and acquisitions, as well as development and financing issues. Thermal and renewable energy matters are a key driver of work for the team, which is also recognised for its strength in the oil and gas space; key clients include private equity funds, financial services companies, investors and prominent oil companies. At associate level, Godwin Nkrumah is active on project development transactions in sectors such as oil and gas, industrials, manufacturing and energy.

At ENSafrica, the highly regarded team stands out for handling oil, gas and renewable energy matters, as well as advising on regulatory, financial and transactional work for clients in the coal, electricity, solar, hydro, liquefied natural gas and nuclear sectors. Paa Kwesi Morrison heads up the practice; Rachel Dagadu is well known for her extensive expertise in gas, energy and petroleum law. The group frequently works with the Energy Commission, and assists clients with obtaining licences and local content regulations. Amina Kaguah is a key name to note.

The energy and natural resources team at Reindorf Chambers stands out for its strength in advising on a broad range of matters in the power sector, including renewable energy, upstream and downstream oil and gas and minerals. The group is also well known for assisting with regulatory, tax and project finance issues. The practice is jointly led by Fui Tsikata and Kizzita Mensah, and has solid expertise in assisting clients with energy investments into Ghana, as well as domestic and cross-border deals and projects in the mining and energy sectors. Senior associate Dominic Dziewornu Quashigah is a name to note.

JLD & MB Legal Consultancy has considerable strength in the oil and gas sector, and is often instructed by major oil and gas companies on a broad spectrum of legal and regulatory issues; the group is also well regarded for advising on matters in the mining and minerals sector. The practice has a solid track record in assisting with all areas pertaining to energy and natural resources, and is also recommended for its work in the upstream and downstream sectors. Merene Benyah, Lily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo are prominent practitioners.

Under the leadership of Afua Koranteng, the nimble team at Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors has a wealth of experience in the energy and oil and gas sectors. The group has been kept busy advising on investment matters, the country's Energy Sector Recovery Programme and the use of wave technology. The client base includes international independent power producers and gas suppliers.

With NanaAma Botchway at the helm, N. Dowuona & Company's practice fields considerable expertise in assisting with full range of legal issues pertaining to Ghana’s energy industry. The group is adept at handling a myriad of complex matters within the oil, gas and power sectors, and the client base includes local and international companies, prominent oil and gas entities, solar and renewable energy providers and government-owned agencies. Renewable energy matters are a key area of strength for the team, as well as advising on M&A deals within the energy sector. In the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors, the team handling corporate structuring, licensing, and regulatory and compliance work.

The agile team at WTS Nobisfields is adept at advising on joint ventures and petroleum agreements in the upstream and downstream sectors. Led by Theophilus Tawiah, the group is well-equipped to advise on compliance matters relating to the oil and gas sector.