ENSafrica has over 600 practitioners across its offices in east, west central and southern Africa. The firm prides itself as one firm that works across Africa. The firm’s Ghana office is based in Accra.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is particularly strong in banking and is active in work in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include FirstRand Bank, Mauritius Commerical Bank, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Bank, The Standard Bank of South Africa, UK Export Finance and Gemcorp Capital.

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

During the research period, the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets, M&A, project development and project finance.

In banking the firm worked on a range of loans and refinancing deals for lenders in the banking and financial services sectors.

In debt capital markets the firm worked on bond and note issuances for issuers and lead managers in banking and mining.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions for a mix of buyers and sellers in financial services.

In project development the firm worked on mainly infrastructure projects for clients in banking and construction.

In project finance the firm's worked on financing projects for a mix of lenders and agents connected with baking and financial services.

Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Accra Tema Motorway extension project

Bpifrance EUR 5 million loan facility

Equinix acquisition of MainOne Cable Company

Government of Ghana $3 billion sovereign bond issue

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Banking and finance

"They are very responsive."

"Excellent black letter law skills. Commercial approach. Written communications are clear."

Capital markets : Debt

"Extremely knowledgeable, accessible and proactive; really lovely team and a pleasure to work with,"

Project development : Energy

"The team are very knowledgeable about the energy sector, very commercial and very responsive. "

Project development : Infrastructure

"Providing documents drafted as per my instructions. Responding to questions posed by our internal team."

Project development : Transport

"They are very responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. "

Project finance

"They are very knowledgeable of the industry sector and are well versed in project financing. "

"The firm is consistently reliable, responsive and proactive. "

Real estate funds

"1. Excellent and thorough analysis work. 2. Highly professional and collaborative approach. 3. Timely and reliable production of deliverables."

Cletus Danilar Banseh

"He has a problem-solving approach, which was very helpful for our successful closing."

Rachel Dagadu

"Rachel is knowledgeable, very communicative and responsive to short-term requests and queries. "

"She is very responsive and solution-oriented. "

Laksha Juddoo

"Easy to communicate with. Responsive to questions."

Amina Abugdanpoka Kaguah

"1. Highly professional and competent. 2. Great listener and collaborator. 3. Timely delivery on projects. 4. Trustworthy and supportive."

Paa Kwesi Morrison

"His Ghanaian law knowledge and his relationships were a great support in our transactions. He has a problem-solving approach, which was very helpful for our successful closing."

"Excellent communicator. Strong legal knowledge. He gives sensible commercial advice. He is lovely to work with."

"Extremely knowledgeable; proactive; responsive,"

"Extremely knowledgeable and commercial."

Patricia Mumuni

"She is passionate about her duties and fully understands my organisation's business, and she is very responsive. "