Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah's infrastructure projects practice has an impressive track record in assisting with a broad range of complex matters. The team works closely with regulatory entities, as well as government bodies and local and multinational companies, and is well versed in handling matters from clients in the construction, real estate, aviation, railways, roads, ports and harbours sectors. Under the leadership of Seth Asante and Elizabeth Ashun, the group continues to advise on the financing, acquisitions, regulatory and contentious aspects of projects.
Infrastructure projects in Ghana
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Praxisleiter:
Seth Asante; Elizabeth Ashun
Referenzen
‘They have an excellent understanding of the local market and provide valuable insights across key legal sectors that are necessary in Projects and Infrastructure deals. The people are a delight to work with, always available to speak and offer guidance even when under extreme pressure.’
‘Elizabeth Ashun stands out. She’s passionate and navigates complex issues in a dynamic and open-minded way. Her clear understanding of the client’s needs coupled with her passion to get deals across the line makes her very innovative in finding practical solutions to complex deal challenges.’
‘Seth Asante has always led the team with the right vision and we regard him highly for banking and finance aspects of Projects and Infrastructure. He is our go to person in Ghana. Clear thought process, clear solutions, absolute pleasure to work with! I always recommend Elizabeth and Seth to my colleagues and clients for Ghanaian work in a heartbeat.’
Kernmandanten
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Ascent Solutions PTE Ltd Rock Africa Ltd
Degas Limited
Investec Bank Limited
Verdant
Government of Ghana (Ministry of Finance)
Boston Investment Limited (an Actis subsidiary)
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as consultant to PricewaterhouseCoopers in connection with the development, operations, maintenance and financing model for Ayidan Landfill.
- Advised Degas Limited on carbon reduction and removal projects in Northern Ghana.
- Acted as consultant to PricewaterhouseCoopers on matters concerning the development of the Eastern Railway Line.
ENSafrica
The highly regarded practice at ENSafrica continues to advise on large-scale infrastructure projects in Ghana, often assisting global companies in the mining, oil and gas, energy, banking and financial services sectors. The team has particular strength in project finance and development matters, as well as handling work involving the construction of power plants and roads, to name a couple of areas of expertise. Paa Kwesi Morrison heads the department, in which Rachel Dagadu is a key practitioner to note.
Praxisleiter:
Paa Kwesi Morrison
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rachel Dagadu
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‘Responsive, efficient, technically strong.’
‘Paa Kwesi Morrison: always available, easy to work with, technically strong.’
Kernmandanten
Societe Generale
Standard Chartered Bank
GE Industrial West Africa Holdings
Mytilineos SA
HSBC Bank Plc
Mota-Engil Africa
Black Star Property Holdings Limited
International Finance Corporation
Enertrag Ghana Limited
SEM Capital Consortium
Standard Chartered Bank (London)
Deutsche Bank AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Yildirim Holding A.S on the potential acquisition of subsidiaries of Ibistek Ghana Limited involving various port operations.
- Advising Standard Chartered Bank, GE Industrial West Africa Holdings BV, Mytilineos SA on a $365m extended vendor facility to Early Power Limited to finance the construction of a 400MW LPG fired combined cycle gas turbine plant.
- Advised a client on an amendment to a EUR67,181,214.28 UKEF backed facility to the Republic of Ghana relating to the financing of the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange and ancillary works project.
N. Dowuona & Company
At N. Dowuona & Company, the well-regarded infrastructure projects team continues to handle the full range of legal matters relating to project development and financing in the Ghanaian market. Regulatory work is also prominent in the group's workload, and the team acts for local and international public and private sector developers, contractors, landlords, tenants and multinational companies in work. Power, railways, ports, harbours, tech, telecoms, renewable energy and oil and gas are key sector strengths for the department. NanaAma Botchway and Alex Calloway co-head the practice.
Praxisleiter:
NanaAma Botchway; Alex Calloway
Referenzen
‘Very attentive to client requests.’
‘NanaAma Botchway has exceptional commercial acumen and high integrity. ’
Kernmandanten
Prime Meridian Docks
Ministry of Works & Housing – Government of Ghana
Helios Towers
Mirova Sunfunder
Highlight-Mandate
- Providing ongoing assistance in relation to the construction of a ship and rig repair and maintenance facility at the Takoradi Harbour, to be operated under a concession granted by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.
- Providing ongoing advice on the development of a multipurpose integrated container terminal at the Takoradi Port in Ghana.
- Acting as counsel to a multinational infrastructure supply company on a project with the Government of Ghana to install water in small towns and remote communities across Ghana.
Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors
At Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors, firm managing partner Afua Koranteng heads the practice, which is well known for acting on a broad range of infrastructure projects. Tower infrastructure projects are prominent in the group's workload, and the team is equally strong in advising on projects in the oil and gas, energy and solar power sectors. Wave energy technology matters are a niche area of focus for the group.
Praxisleiter:
Afua Koranteng
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‘The team have a deep understanding of the industry and provide helpful insights in resolving issues.’
‘The managing partner, Afua, is very competent and knows her stuff.’
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.
- Advised a client on a master service agreement relating to shared infrastructure with another telecoms company.