Foreign firms in Ghana

Linklaters

Linklaters is active in a range of corporate, financial and contentious matters in Ghana. Under the leadership of Paris-based Justin Faye, the team often acts as counsel to clients in the oil and gas, mining, power, consumer goods, telecoms and sports sectors in the country. The group is also strong in handling mandates from entities in the commodities space. Robert Cleaver, who is based in the firm’s London office, has an excellent reputation for his experience in advising on M&A and equity capital markets matters, and Singapore-based Adrian Fisher is well versed in handling technology transactions and data privacy matters. Andrew Jones has retired from practice.

Praxisleiter:

Justin Faye


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Adrian Fisher; Rob Cleaver


Kernmandanten

Helios Towers PLC


International Bank for Reconstruction and Development


Gold Fields Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Helios Towers PLC and its subsidiaries on a $600m term loan and a $90m revolving credit facility with The Standard Bank of South Africa.
  • Advised the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) in connection with its issuance of a seven-year $100m, principal-protected Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond.
  • Advised Gold Fields on the divestment of a 45% stake in the Asanko gold mine in Ghana to joint venture partner Galiano Gold for $170m.

Trinity International LLP

Trinity International LLP's team has a strong reputation for its work on prominent transactions in the Ghanaian market. The group regularly advises on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects in Africa, and is well versed in assisting European and African banks with project financing, acquisition financing, corporate financing and lending matters. IPPs and infrastructure projects are other key areas of instruction for the department, with the team acting as counsel to both developers and lenders. Paul Biggs is active across the energy, power, electricity, ports and airports sectors, while Simon Norris represents developers, investors and financial institutions in transactions in the power, energy, and transport sectors. Kaushik Ray has extensive experience in assisting with project finance issues relating to prominent infrastructure projects. All named lawyers co-head the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Paul Biggs; Simon Norris; Kaushik Ray


Referenzen

‘Trinity’s team is very experienced in projects in Ghana and Africa. They are particularly very strong in energy and project finance transactions.’

‘Paul Biggs is very well known for his competence in his field.’

Kernmandanten

Cenpower Generation Company Limited


Amandi Energy Limited


Endeavor Energy


IbisTek (Atlantic Terminal Services)


Standard Bank of South Africa, ABSA Bank, Société Générale, Mauritius Commercial Bank, Ninety-One, Barak Fund SPC Limited and the Development Bank of Southern Africa


IFU – Investment Fund for Developing Countries


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  • Providing ongoing advice to Standard Bank of South Africa, ABSA Bank, Société Générale, Mauritius Commercial Bank, Ninety-One, Barak Fund SPC Limited and the Development Bank of Southern Africa on various financings.
  • Acting as counsel to the project company on Amandi IPP.
  • Providing ongoing advice to the client in relation to the Cenpower Kpone IPP.

White & Case LLP

Under the leadership of Mukund Dhar, the team at White & Case LLP has extensive experience in handling work in Ghana. The practice is well known for handling project developments and financings in the country, and is sought after by clients in the oil and gas, power, renewable energy, mining and metals and infrastructure sectors. Joshua Siaw brings extensive expertise in debt finance matters, and Deji Adegoke heads the firm's Africa practice. Christopher Czarnocki is a key contact in the department.

Praxisleiter:

Mukund Dhar


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Christopher Czarnocki; Prema Govind; Deji Adegoke; Joshua Siaw


Referenzen

‘The team at White & Case are professional and very practical in their advice during transactions. Such advisory services are delivered in an efficient and friendly manner that puts the client at ease while making clear any serious issues that need to be highlighted. ’

‘Chris Czarnocki, Prema Govind, Mukund Dhar are outstanding in their delivery of legal services. They have the patience to understand the client’s business needs and tailor their advice to suit that client’s business success. ’

‘A key strength of the team is its ability to meet deadlines.’

‘Their key strengths are effective communication, deep understanding and experience in structuring transactions.’

‘The teams I have worked with were very collaborative. They involved me and my team in the transaction life cycle. ’

‘Dejie Adegoke is outstanding in his communication. His ability to break down complex transaction structures into simple and clear language makes him stand out among his peers. He also goes the extra mile to share insights. ’

Kernmandanten

Helios Investment Partners and Tema LNG Terminal Company Ltd


Moove Africa B.V.


Standard Bank


African Export Import Bank


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting as counsel to a client in connection with the monetisation of royalties payable to the state by companies operating in the gold commodity sector.
  • Providing ongoing assistance to Helios Investment Partners and Tema LNG Terminal Company Limited with the financing and project development of a liquefied natural gas terminal in Tema, Ghana, and related floating infrastructure vessels.