Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah
Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah is a Ghanaian firm based in Accra. Founded in 1988, the firm is a full-service corporate and commercial law firm.
Highlights
The firm
is a leader on the Ghanian
market achieving tier 1 status across all ranked practice areas. During the research period the firm was active on secondary share offerings, private placements, bond issues, investments, infrastructure projects, acquisitions, as well as trade, syndicated and project
financings. Deal highlights include
the Kasapreko bond issue,
Oak and Saffron’s acquisition financing,
Predictus and
Mycredit Investments acquisition of New Acme Trust Money Lending Services share issue and the Eastern Railway Line project.
Key clients
Société Générale, Standard Chartered Bank,
African Export Import Bank,
Consolidated Bank Ghana,
African Export Import Bank,
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation,
Piedmont Lithium,
Anglogold Ashanti,
PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Degas, Verdant,
Ghana Amalgamated Trust,
Predictus,
Mycredit Investments,
Verod Capital Management,
I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs II,
Oikocredit Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society,
Injaro Ghana Venture Capital Fund, Securities and Exchange Commission and the Ministry of Finance.
Testimonials
Very knowledgeable and business oriented.”
(Banking client)
“A thorough approach to their legal due diligence of the issuer.” (Capital markets client)
“Strong
expertise, experience,
competence and bench strength.” (Capital markets client)
“I liked the way and manner they held the pen to the prospectus and offered legal guidance on the transaction.”
(Capital markets client)
“Great clarity on what needs to be
done, they convinced
the exchange board to take a pragmatic working and arrive at a solution and they demonstrated consistency in the project execution.”
(Financial services regulatory client)
“Thorough,
confident and precise.” (Projects client)
“He is
very good at structuring and
provides legal guidance
with in depth explanations.
He is a reliable transaction team member.
He has very good industry knowledge which helps with providing advisory service to clients. I like how well they hold the pen to the prospectus.” - Frank Akowuah, Partner
“He develops solutions that solve clients' needs.” - Frank Akowuah, Partner
“Knowledgeable,
professional and reliable.”
- Frank Akowuah, Partner
“Competent, Reliable, Accessible and Flexible.” - Jonathan Sitsofe Kofi Amable, Senior Associate
“Very knowledgeable.” - Seth Asante,
Managing partner
“Strong client relationship management and exceptionally knowledgeable.” - Seth Asante, Managing partner
“He provided solutions,
a guide for the outcomes driving
them and had a
strong network.”
- Seth Asante,
Managing partner
“Very knowledgeable.” - Sophia Sena Berdie, Senior Associate
“Consistent follow up.” - Sophia Sena Berdie, Senior Associate
“Thorough in her approach.” - Sophia Sena Berdie, Senior Associate
“Insightful and clear advice.” - Seyram
Dzikunu, Partner
“Clear and responsive advice.” - Godwin Nkrumah, Senior Associate
ENSafrica
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.
Highlights
The firm is particularly strong in banking and is active in work in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors.
During the research period the firm was active in acquisitions, mergers, funds work, financial restructuring,
export credit and project
financings and both transportation and energy projects. Deal highlights include
the Accra-Tema Motorway and Extension Project and the
Continental Blue Investment project financing.
Key clients
DC Administration Services,
Franklin Templeton,
Ghana Association of Banks,
Ghana Securities Industry Association,
Goldman Sachs, Investec Bank, HSBC Bank, Nedbank,
The Standard Bank of South Africa, Stanbic Bank Ghana and Société Générale.
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy is a corporate and commercial law firm based in Accra.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance and is active in debt transactions in capital markets.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include ExxonMobil Corporation, Access Bank Ghana, Fidelity Bank, Republic Bank Ghana, Iron Ridge Resources, Heritage Oil, BP Oil International, Yinson Production West Africa, Cardinal Resources and Kinross Gold Corporation.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period, the firm worked on acquisitions, financings, secondary share offerings and fundraisings. They did this worked on a mix of domestic and cross border deals for clients across the mining, energy, banking & financial services and the oil & gas sector.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition
(2023/2024)
Asante Gold Corporation $225 million acquisition of Chirano gold mines
Asante Gold Corporation $140 million financing
Zeepay Ghana $10 million financing
N Dowuona & Company
N Dowuona & Company was established in 2011 by NanaAma Botchway. The firm has one office located in Accra.
Highlights
The firm has a particular focus on
banking, M&A and
projects work.
During the research period the firm was active in
acquisitions, investments as well as a range of projects for clients linked with transportation, renewables housing and mining. Deal highlights include MOAB’s acquisition of a stake in CAA Mining and
Acumen Resilient Agricultural Fund,
Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la
Coopération
Economique and
Alitheia Capital’s investment in Complete Farmer.
Key clients
Prime Meridian Docks,
Acumen Resilient Agricultural
Fund,
Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la
Coopération
Economique, Alitheia Capital and Injaro Venture Capital.
“Very knowledgeable about the regulations and policies effecting business in Ghana.
Also, has
very good working relationships with the agencies to enable meetings and discussions to be scheduled.” (Banking and finance client)
“They are knowledgeable about the law and their team is flexible and highly responsive.” (M&A client)
“Understanding corporate law and regulations.
She also has experience and connections within the government which
assists with facilitating meetings.”
- Gwendy Bannerman,
Partner
“She shows leadership and highly prioritizes client needs and budget.” - NanaAma Botchway, Managing partner
“High level of client engagement and prompt response times.”
- Alex Calloway
Ashong Benjamin & Associates
Ashong Benjamin & Associates
is a Ghanian law firm based in Accra.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking, infrastructure and power projects, and project finance.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Aker Energy, Perseus Mining Ghana, Universal Merchant Bank, Republic Bank, Cal Bank, Credit Suisse, London, Royal Gold, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Absa Bank Ghana, Newmont Ghana and GCB Ghana.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Banking and finance
"The firm is through, very detailed and practical."
M&A
"Great advice, timely and professional. Showed expertise in subject matter."
"Creation of very 'crisp' and tight documents. Very receptive and very fair on issues; always giving cognisance to what the law says."
CQ Legal & Consulting
CQ Legal is a boutique firm based in Accra and was founded in 2016. The firm is a member of the Alliott Global Alliance.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking and capital markets work and is active in M&A deals.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Africa Infrastructure Development Fund, Chapel, FBN Bank Ghana, Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund, Ghana Ministry of Finance, Ghana Revenue Authority, Government of Ghana, Legacy Hotels, Universal Music Africa, University of Ghana Enterprises, and Volta Cars Rental Services.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking, equity capital markets, M&A and project finance.
In banking the firm worked on financings for clients linked to transportation.
In equity capital markets worked on deals for clients in financial services.
In M&A the firm worked on joint ventures for clients connected with the public sector.
In project finance the firm worked on financing projects for clients linked to financial services.
Egality Law
Egality Law is based in Accra.
Focusses/specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on project-related work.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Quick to respond, agile and open-minded.”
Project development
“Good competence. Prompt responsiveness. Competitive pricing.”
Koranteng & Koranteng
Koranteng & Koranteng is a commercial law firm in Ghana. The firm has one office in Accra.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on debt capital markets and power project development.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Republic of Ghana (Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Energy), Ghana Infrastructure Fund, Primesec Ghana, OMNIA Strategy, White & Case, Dentons and Electricity Company of Ghana.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets, project development and project finance.
In banking the firm worked on refinancing for clients in energy and financial services.
In debt capital markets the firm worked on bond issues by issuers in government.
In project development the firm's work focused on assisting with energy projects.
In project finance the firm worked on financing projects for clients in energy and financial services.
During the research period Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng left the firm to join Minerals Income Investment Fund.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Republic of Ghana $3 billion sovereign bond issue
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Project finance
"Timely delivery. Expect advice."
"The firm will go all out to make sure we get the best in all engagements."
Afua Koranteng
"Assertiveness."
Reindorf Chambers
Reindorf Chambers has one office in Accra. The firm is a member of DLA Piper Africa’s network of independent law firms.
Focusses/specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on loan financing work.
Key clients
Key clients include African Import-Export Bank, C-nergy Ghana, ABSA Bank Ghana, Belfius Bank, ABC Bank, Ecobank Ghana, Teachers Fund, Ghana National Association of Teachers and KPMG.
