Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Energy in Ghana

AELEX

The team at AELEX has a solid track record in assisting clients with energy transactions in the Ghanaian market. The group regularly acts for power, mining, oil, gas and renewable energy sector entities in gas and electricity transmission matters, energy and utilities finance, power purchase and tolling arrangements, to name a few areas. The department works closely with the firm's Nigerian practice to support clients on a broad range of energy and natural resources issues. Kwesi Dodi heads the practice; Theophilus Emuwa and Naa Asheley Ashittey are other key names to note. Soji Awogbade has left the firm.

Praxisleiter:

Kwesi Dodi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Theophilus Emuwa; Naa Asheley Ashittey


Kernmandanten

Bristow Helicopters Ghana Limited


GOS Limited


SBM Offshore


TecAfrica Ghana Limited


Acteon Ghana Limited


Macquarie Bank


Modec Management Services


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a global energy company on its decision to liquidate its business in Ghana.
  • Advised the client on its multimillion-dollar investment and operations in Ghana’s energy sector.
  • Advised an international company on an investment in Ghana’s lithium industry.

Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

At Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah, the highly regarded team continues to handle a high volume of prominent energy and natural resources transactions. The group is well-versed in advising on regulatory matters, project financings, power agreements and M&A matters, to name a few. Under the joint leadership of Seth Asante and Seyram Dzikunu, the practice fields considerable expertise in the renewable energy, oil and gas, mining and thermal power sectors. The client base includes oil companies, private equity funds, mining entities, financial services companies, and investors.

Praxisleiter:

Seth Asante; Seyram Dzikunu


Kernmandanten

Blue Gold


Petroleum Geo-Services AS


ENS Africa / Petro SA


Tullow Ghana Ltd


Champion X


Piedmont Lithium


Holman Fenwick Willan LLP/ Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd


Glencore Energy UK Ltd


White and Case


AngloGold Ashanti (Gh) Ltd


Genser Energy Ghana Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising PetroSA on a proposed merger of South African state-owned oil and gas enterprises into a single national oil company.
  • Advising Piedmont Lithium Inc (PLI) on proposed acquisition of interests in lithium mining projects in Ghana, including the Ewoyaa project through Atlantic Lithium Limited.

ENSafrica

Led by Paa Kwesi Morrison, the practice at ENSafrica has an excellent reputation for assisting with various high-profile energy transactions in Ghana. The team continues to handle a high volume of matters for clients in the nuclear, coal, electricity, hydro, solar, and liquefied natural gas sectors. Key areas of expertise include project financings, regulatory matters, foreign investments into the Ghanaian market and permits issues. Rachel Dagadu is a key practitioner to note.

Praxisleiter:

Paa Kwesi Morrison


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rachel Dagadu


Kernmandanten

Yildirim Holding AS


Crossboundary Energy


Standard Chartered Bank


GE Industrial West Africa Holdings BV


Mytilineos SA


International Finance Corporation


Aqua Power Ghana Limited


FirstRand Bank Limited


United States International Development Finance Corporation


Enertrag Ghana Limited


Puma Energy


PTG Pactual


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Yildirim Holding A.S on a potential acquisition of subsidiaries of Ibistek Ghana Limited in relation to various port operations in the petroleum sector.

DLA Piper Africa, Ghana (Reindorf Chambers)

The energy and natural resources team at DLA Piper Africa, Ghana (Reindorf Chambers) has an excellent reputation for its solid track record in advising on matters in the power, renewable energy, upstream and downstream oil and gas and minerals sectors. Under the leadership of Kizzita Mensah, the group handles energy transactions, project finance work, regulatory issues and tax cases.  Dominic Dziewornu Quashigah stands out for his 'efficiency and precision'. Fui Tsikata is a name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Kizzita Mensah


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dominic Dziewornu Quashigah; Fui Tsikata


Referenzen

‘Reindorf Africa consistently delivers exactly what we request. Their reliability and ability to meet our expectations make them a dependable partner. Potential clients can trust that the team will fulfil their needs without complications or surprises.’

‘Dominic stands out for his ability to navigate the complexities of Ghana’s legal environment with efficiency and precision. If he doesn’t know something, he knows exactly who to turn to, ensuring that issues are resolved promptly and without unnecessary delays.’

‘I have particularly valued Dominic’s problem-solving skills and his ability to get things done quickly and effectively, making him an indispensable asset to our team.’

Kernmandanten

Sun Investments Limited


Newmont Ghana Gold Limited


C-NERGY Ghana Limited


Secant Technologies and Litwin SA


Vulcan Holdings Limited


KPMG


Maxam Ghana Limited


Puma Energy Distribution Ghana Limited


Kpone Marine Services Limited


Blue Ocean Investments Limited


Global Agricultural Exchange Inc.


AB & David Africa

At AB & David Africa, the team regularly acts for prominent local and international entities and investors in oil and gas and mining sector matters. The group often assists with transactions and regulatory issues in the energy and natural resources arenas, and is also adept at assisting mining companies and oilfield service corporations. Ferdinand D. Adadzi, Sena Abla Agbekoh and Vera Owusu Osei co-head the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Ferdinand D. Adadzi;  Sena A. Agbekoh; Vera Owusu Osei


Kernmandanten

Ghana Investment Infrastructure Fund (GIIF)


Pecan Energies Ghana Ltd (formerly Aker Energy Limited)


North Mining Company Ltd


The Gas Gathering Ltd


American Industrial Partners


Aker Capital AS & TRG Energy AS


Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC)


Official Liquidator of the Government of Zambia


AGM Petroleum Ghana Limited


VAMED Health Projects CZ SRO


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting as transaction counsel to Ghana Investment Infrastructure Fund (GIIF) on the Accra Tema Motorway Project.
  • Acting as lead Ghanaian counsel to Pecan Energies regarding the preparation and approval of the Plan of Development for the Deep Water Tano Cape Three Point contract area.
  • Acting as counsel to a consortium awarded a contract by the Ghana National Gas Company Limited (Ghana Gas) to develop a gas processing facility in Ghana.

JLD & MB Legal Consultancy

Oil and gas matters form the backbone of JLD & MB Legal Consultancy's practice, with the team often assisting major oil and gas companies with a broad range of legal and regulatory work. Upstream and downstream sector matters are prominent in the department's workload. The group is also well known for its expertise in handling matters from the mining and minerals and energy and natural resources areas. Merene BenyahLily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo are the names to note.

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


Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

At Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors, the group has an established track record in assisting international independent power producers and gas suppliers with the use of wave technology, as well as advising on a range of matters in the energy, oil and gas sectors. Afua Koranteng heads the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Afua Koranteng


Referenzen

‘Afua is focused, knowledgeable and interactive. She gives full attention to detail, collaborates to tease out all relevant issues, and options for resolving same. She is readily available and pleasant to work with. ’

Kernmandanten

Ministry of Finance


Ministry of Energy


Electricity Company of Ghana


Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting as counsel to the Government of Ghana (Ministry of Finance) on the restructuring of the debt owed to independent power producers in Ghana.

N. Dowuona & Company

The agile team at N. Dowuona & Company is adept at advising on a wide spectrum of matters in the energy, oil and gas, and power sectors. The client base includes renewable energy entities, solar power providers and government-owned companies. The group's recent workload includes assisting upstream, midstream and downstream sector entities with licensing and regulatory issues. NanaAma Botchway and Alex Calloway co-head the practice.

Praxisleiter:

NanaAma Botchway; Alex Calloway


Referenzen

‘The team stands out for having individuals with diverse experience including international experience in key international legal markets, they put their international experience to good account on transactions.’

‘NanaAma Botchway and Alex Calloway are efficient, knowledgeable and great to work with.’

‘Fantastic team, highly responsive and able to mix commercial with legal advice.’

Kernmandanten

Mirova Sunfunder


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising a renewable energy-focused finance provider on a proposed $20m debt financing of an off-grid solar project development company.
  • Advising a governmental organisation on the development of a proposed model for renewable energy transactions in Ghana.
  • Advising the lender on a $100m loan facility to an upstream oil and gas company.

WTS Nobisfields

With Theophilus Tawiah at the helm, WTS Nobisfields' practice fields extensive expertise in assisting upstream and downstream sector entities with joint ventures, compliance issues and petroleum agreements. Other key practitioners include Wilhelmina Joana Buckman, who is well versed in advising on transactional matters in the energy arena.

Praxisleiter:

Theophilus Tawiah


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Wilhelmina Joana Buckman


Referenzen

‘The WTS team provides us with fast analysis of complex cases we face in the energy sector along with perfect solutions.’

‘Theophilus Tawiah is highly regarded in the energy market and offers quick and commercially viable solutions to legal problems.’

‘The lawyers are very well versed in the law and have a exceptional manner in dealing with clients.’

Kernmandanten

G-Bequest Plus Limited Company


Vana Energy Ltd


Vitol Upstream Ghana Limited


Vitol Upstream Tano Limited


Akoben Supply Company Ghana Ltd


Vitol Ghana Services Ltd


Cenpower Operations and Services Ltd


Engen Ghana Limited


Ammital Trading DMCC


Borr Drilling


Vantage Energy


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Borr Drilling on operations in the Ghanaian upstream oil sector.
  • Advised Vantage Energy on permits and regulatory matters concerning its operations as an upstream oil and gas subcontractor.