Ghana

Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah (BELA) is a Ghanaian firm based in Accra. Founded in 1990, BELA is a full-service corporate and commercial law firm and a leader in the Ghanaian market, achieving Tier 1 status across all ranked practice areas. The firm is headed by managing partner Seth Asante and senior partner Frank Akowuah.

Key clients

AngloGold Ashanti Plc, African Export-Import Bank, Asante Gold Corporation, Assore International, Caterpillar, Blue Gold International, Diageo Plc, Growth Investment Partners Ghana Ltd, MobileMoney Ltd, Newcore Gold, PZ Cussons, Stanbic Investment Management Services, Temple Investments Ltd, Tenth Capital Investments Ltd, Tullow Oil, United States Development Finance Corporation, Verod

Highlights

The corporate team, led by Seth Asante, Susan-Barbara Boye and Frank Akowuah, advised Diageo Holdings Netherlands B.V. in the sale of its entire majority shareholding in a Ghanaian beverages manufacturing company (which is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange). This is the largest M&A deal in the beverages manufacturing sector in recent history.

The firm advised AngloGold Ashanti on a cross border acquisition of Centamin Plc in Egypt, establishing a new regulatory precedent in relation to the role of the SEC in an issuance of noted securities as consideration for a takeover offer.

The firm assisted the United States International Development Finance Corporation on its loan to International Community School Limited for the refinancing of existing indebtedness and the funding of the completion of a new school campus. This impactful deal contributes to the expansion of private educational infrastructure in Ghana.

Testimonials

2025

• “The team devises creative ways in which to get things done. The private credit mutual fund created is novel, and their ability to interpret regulations and engage the regulator for waivers to make the transaction happen was outstanding.” – Debt capital markets
• “They just know what they are about!” – Restructuring
• “They take time to first understand your business before providing tailor-fit advice and service.” – Restructuring
• “They blend excellent customer service with deep legal knowledge — simply fantastic.” – Restructuring
• “Bentsi-Enchill is technically superior.” – Banking
• “They are very knowledgeable, with outstanding local expertise in financial services, corporate, and regulatory law.” – Financial services regulatory, corporate
• “Their work was outstanding.” – Banking
• “Stellar work.” – M&A
• “Their team is highly experienced, professional, responsive, and diligent, with a thorough understanding of market practices.” – M&A
• “Prompt response to queries and expert advice.” – M&A
• “Words cannot describe Frank’s knowledge of the law. He brings depth and understanding to every transaction he handles — a true grand master of his craft. His advice is sound, succinct, and flawless”– Frank Nimako Akowuah, Partner
• “Frank has outstanding interpersonal skills and treats clients as though they are his top priority. Frank is simply that guy!” – Frank Nimako Akowuah, Partner
• “Is able to analyse and interpret the regulations with precision and insight.” – Frank Nimako Akowuah, Partner
• “Excellent at project management.” – Elizabeth Ashun, Partner
• “Seth is very dedicated and supportive at every stage. He provides sound technical advice that’s always relevant to on-ground developments.” – Seth Asante, Partner
• “Excellent at trainings and in connecting the dots between different regulations.” – Seth Asante, Partner
• “Gifty makes the client feel valued and special. Beyond her excellent technical expertise, she takes time to explain every fine detail, keeping you fully up to speed. It’s a delight to engage and interact with her.” – Gifty Aku Hlordjie, Associate
• “Excellent when it comes to due diligence investigations.” – Porcia Agbo, Associate

2024

• "Very knowledgeable and business oriented.” – Banking
• “A thorough approach to their legal due diligence of the issuer.” – Capital markets
• “Strong expertise, experience, competence and bench strength.” – Capital markets
• “I liked the way and manner they held the pen to the prospectus and offered legal guidance on the transaction.” - Capital markets
• “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 
• “Thorough, confident and precise.” - Projects  
• “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 (Ghana) is the Accra office of Africa’s largest law firm, with over 600 practitioners across East, West, Central and Southern Africa operating as one integrated firm. The Ghana office is particularly strong in banking and finance, and is highly active in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors, advising both local and international clients on complex transactions and regulatory matters. Key partners include Paa Kwesi Morrison, Rachel Dagadu and Cletus Danliar Banseh who lead on corporate, finance and projects mandates.

Key clients

Africa Finance Corporation, Bank of America, Crossboundary Energy Ghana Limited, Deutsche Bank AG, Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, FirstRand Bank Limited, GE Industrial West Africa Holdings BV, Ghana International Bank Plc, Goldman Sachs, HSBC Bank Plc, International Finance Corporation, J.P. Morgan Securities Plc, KBC Bank NV, Merill Lynch International, Mirepa SME Fund I Limited, MobileMoney LTD, Mytilineos SA, Nedbank Limited, Puma, Société Générale, Stanbic Bank Ghana LTD, Standard Chartered Bank, Standard Chartered Bank (London), Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Plc, The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, Tullow Ghana Limited, United States International Development Finance Corporation, Yinson Production Offshore Pte Ltd.

Highlights

ENS Ghana advised CrossBoundary Energy Ghana Ltd and other guarantors on term and revolving facilities provided to CrossBoundary Energy Holdings to support the development, financing, and operation of power systems across Africa. ENS won the "Deal of the Year - Loans" award at the IFLR Africa Awards in relation to this transaction.

The capital markets team, led by Paa Kwesi Morrison, Rachel Dagadu and Cletus Danliar Banseh, advised Merrill Lynch International and Standard Chartered Bank in relation to the proposed restructuring of outstanding Eurobonds by the Government of Ghana. This was the first exchange of its kind by the Government of Ghana following an earlier domestic debt exchange programme.

The projects team advised Carbon Solutions Services in connection with a proposed forestry project in Kwahu for the generation and trading of carbon credit, a developing area in Ghana.

Testimonials

2025

• “Professional and delivers strong financial expertise.” – Banking
• “They are very knowledgeable in their field — a skill that is rare in Ghana. The team demonstrates impressive breadth of expertise and works diligently to ensure our interests are fully protected in every transaction.” – Private equity
• “Very responsive — ENS addressed our issues comprehensively and on time.” – Financial services regulatory
• “Very prompt, reliable, and gets the job done.” – Banking and finance
• “Excellent value for money — extremely responsible and able to work to very tight deadlines.” – Financial services regulatory
• “Professional financial expertise.” – Rachel Dagadu, Partner
• “Very responsible, reliable, and produces high-quality advice and documentation.” – Rachel Dagadu, Partner
• “Very responsive, always willing to work with us to resolve issues, and highly knowledgeable in the field.” – Nana Yaa Ahmed, Partner
• “Very responsive to requests, advises with candour, and provides value-for-money services.” – Patricia Mumuni, Partner
• “Very responsive to requests, even under short deadlines. Exceptionally knowledgeable about tax laws.” – Paa Kwesi Morrison, Partner
• “Very responsive and possesses strong technical knowledge.” – Paa Kwesi Morrison, Partner

JLD & MB Legal Consultancy is a corporate and commercial law firm based in Accra. The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance and is active in debt and equity capital markets transactions.

Key clients

Asante Gold Corporation, Atlantic Lithium, BP Oil International Limited LTD, Ghana Amalgamated Trust (GAT), InvestCorp, The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund), WorldRemit, Zeepay Ghana LTD, Zijin Golden Ridge Limited

Highlights

The corporate team, led by Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah advised Asante Gold with a USD 500 million Forward Gold transaction involving one of their major shareholders, Fujairah Holdings LLC for the forward sale of US$500 million in gold.

The firm advised Atlantic Lithium, an Australian-based ASX-listed company, on its historic secondary listing by introduction on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), making it the first lithium-focused company to be listed on the GSE.

The capital markets team acted as lead counsel to Zeepay Ghana Ltd in connection with a multi-million-dollar preference share investment by Verdant Capital in the Company.

Testimonials

2025

• “Everyone I came into contact with was responsive, comprehensive, and practical-minded. The advice was commercial, pragmatic, and inspired confidence.” – M&A
• “Doreen is responsive, professional, and reliable.” – Doreen Nyaaba, Managing Associate (Finance)

N Dowuona & Company was established in 2011 by NanaAma Botchway. The firm has one office located in Accra and has a particular focus on banking, M&A and projects work. Key figures include department head, NanaAma Botchway, International Transactions Adviser, Alex Calloway, and partners, Achiaa Akobour Debrah and Gwendy Bannerman. 

Key clients

iHub Investments Limited, Injaro Venture Capital Limited, Medpharma Alliance International LTD, Prime Meridian Docks

Highlights

The corporate team, led by partners NanaAma Botchway and Alex Calloway advised Injaro Agricultural Venture Capital Ltd on its acquisition of Outdoor Holding Limited, a private limited company incorporated in Mauritius.

The firm advised Landcent on its equity investment through the formation of a joint venture company with Pharma Symbiosis Group, named EASE Diagnostics Africa.

The projects team, led by NanaAma Botchway and Achiaa Akobour Debrah is advising Prime Meridian Docks on the development of a world-class ship and rig repair and maintenance facility at the Takoradi Harbour. This is the first privately funded and operated floating dry dock facility in Ghana.

Testimonials

2025

• “The firm was very thorough and offered expert advice in many areas we would have otherwise overlooked. They ensured that our interests as developers were protected throughout the contract.” – Project development
• “The fact that they are a female-led practice with a wide range of offerings makes them stand out.” – Banking and finance
• “The firm offers a full suite of services for M&A transactions, with an excellent team of professionals who are well equipped and highly experienced.” – M&A
• “Lawyer Nana Ama is a delight to work with.” – Nana Ama Botchway, Managing Partner
• “She is knowledgeable and focused.” – Nana Ama Botchway, Managing Partner
• “He is an attentive lawyer, skilled in both industry and jurisdictional matters.” – Alex Calloway, Partner

2024

• “Very knowledgeable about the regulations and policies affecting business in Ghana.  The firm also has very good working relationships with the agencies to enable meetings and discussions to be scheduled.” - Banking and finance
• “They are knowledgeable about the law and their team is flexible and highly responsive.” - M&A
• “Gwendy fully understands 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 prioritises client needs and budget.” - NanaAma Botchway, Managing partner  
• “Alex exhibits high levels of client engagement and responds promptly” - Alex Calloway

Templars (Ghana) is the Accra office of the pan-African firm Templars, offering full-service capabilities across corporate, finance, energy and projects. The firm advises local and international clients in sectors such as mining, infrastructure, financial services, and telecommunications. Key figures include Managing Partner Augustine B. Kidisil, Partner Sarpong K. Odame, and Partner Funmi Iyayi, all recognised for their expertise in cross-border transactions and corporate advisory work.

Highlights

The corporate team, led by Sarpong Odame, advised Minerals Income Investment Fund on the acquisition of equity interests in Atlantic Lithium Limited, an AIM-listed company, along with its five subsidiaries operating in Ghana. This project marked a significant milestone in Ghana’s mining sector.

The firm advised Sahara Impact Ventures on its USD 500,000 pre-seed investment in Medpharma Alliance International Limited, a Ghanaian healthtech start-up.

The banking team advised Bayerische Landesbank on its export finance transaction with Turkish company Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş for financing a power project operated by Aksa Energy Company Ghana Limited, a key independent power producer.

Testimonials

2025

• “Templars always delivered the highest quality work on time and demonstrated a deep understanding not only of the legal issues but also of the business of the parties involved.” – Banking and finance
• “Kojo was extremely responsive and consistently delivered work of the highest quality.” – Kojo Amoako, Senior Associate (Corporate)

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: 31^st 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 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 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 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 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.