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.
Energy in Ghana
AELEX
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 Benyah, Lily 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.