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.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on banking, capital markets and M&A transactions, and is experienced in project development work in the transport sector.

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include African Export-Import, Caterpillar Financial Services, Citibank, Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

Research period review: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

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

In banking the firm worked on loans for mainly lenders in the banking and financial services sectors.

In debt capital markets the firm worked on bond issuances for issuers in the banking and financial services sectors.

In equity capital markets the firm worked on IPOs and private placements for issuers in financial services.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions by mainly investors and sponsors linked to the investment management and financial services sectors.

In project development the firm worked on projects for clients in the oil & gas, infrastructure, financial services and renewables sectors.

In project finance the firm worked on financings for lenders in the banking and financial services sectors.

Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

Daakye Trust GHS 5.5 billion receivables backed bond issue

Ghana Amalgamated Trust GSE IPO

Ghana-Burkina Faso Inter-Connectivity railway project

Ghana International Bank EUR 2 million revolving loan facility

Tangerine Financial Services $5 million acquisition of Best Assurance Company

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

Capital markets : Debt

"Demonstrated a very good understanding of the legal requirements for the assignment and provided guidance and support to engage regulatory bodies."

"Knowledgeable, precise in their recommendations and provide insightful analysis of a legal problem. Always involve senior partners to ensure quality of advice to clients."

"They provided advice on structuring the fixed income exchange-traded fund to make it compliant to both Ghana mutual fund and ETF listing rules. Such a transaction has never been done in Ghana and it was necessary to understand the intricacies both legal and commercial relevant to the transaction and they did that excellently. They successfully helped us overcome some regulatory challenges regarding the product due to their great knowledge of the law and the Ghanaian capital markets."

"Open-minded, service-oriented and solution-oriented. "

Capital markets : Equity

"They are thorough, organised, respected. They do well by being resourceful with challenges that are presented."

"1. Subject-matter expertise on the financial services and telecoms regulatory implications. 2. Professionalism. 3. Quality of work. 4. Integrity and work ethic."

Financial services regulatory

"Clear and well reasoned/comprehensive advice."

"Deep expertise."

M&A

"Responsive, knowledgeable on the industry and Ghana, and strong legal support and analysis."

PPP/PFI

"The firm has an experienced team of legal experts in PPP transactions. It also specialises in delivery of legal advisory services to clients in specific sectors such as energy, mining, financial services and broad infrastructure. "

Private equity

"Prompt feedback and unmatched legal advice."

Project development : Energy

"Responsive, clear advice with expertise on Ghanaian law and practice."

"Precise legal advice, excellent report writing, strong in the face of challenges from the client."

"They are responsive and well acquainted in respect of all applicable regulation, and explain the framework with the necessary detail. They are also responsive when it comes to the necessary checks of grey areas that require further clarity. They are a reputable firm in Ghana that, through their well-preserved connections, have swift access to any required response. "

Project development : Infrastructure

"The firm s renowned as one of the great firms within the Ghanaian legal space and they continue to deliver."

"The firm has extensive knowledge of the local regulations as well as knowledge of the requirements for infrastructure development compliance in Ghana."

Frank Akowuah

"Very professional and knowledgeable."

"Very knowledgeable in corporate and capital markets law, patient, innovative and solution-oriented, and responsive."

"He is patient and does well to understand problems in advance. "

"Creative thinking and superior problem-solving skills."

Seth Asante

"Industry experts. Responsive. Open to accept feedback. Transparency in fee charges."

"Very well experienced, solution-oriented and sympathetic."

"1. Subject-matter expertise on the financial services and telecoms regulatory implications. 2. Professionalism. 3. Quality of work. 4. Integrity and work ethic."

"Very knowledgeable in his field of work."

"He is exceptional. Extremely knowledgeable, super-helpful and responsive, personable and a strong communicator."

Elizabeth Ashun

"She is amiable and focused on solving deal issues swiftly."

Seyram Dzikunu

"Technically excellent lawyer, with a wealth of experience."

"Responsiveness, understanding of client's need, availability, network. "

"Friendly, approachable and very professional."

"Responsive, kind, smart and practical. "

"Very strong legal advice, good client-handling skills, good manager of her legal team."

Godwin Nkrumah

"Clear and comprehensive advice."

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: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

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

In banking the firm worked on loans for clients in financial services.

In debt capital markets the firm's work focused on bond issuances for issuers.

In equity capital markets worked on deals for clients in financial services.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions for clients connected with financial services.

In project finance the firm worked on financing projects for clients in the financial services sector.

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

Financial services regulatory

"Expertise in the subject, quality of delivery and support during follow-up questions."

Restructuring

"They are considerate and detail oriented when executing their tasks."

Cynthia Quarcoo

"Expertise in the subject, understanding client's needs, rapidness in answering, support during follow up questions."

Lauretta Otoo

"She is calm, knowledgeable and good at what she does."

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 (2021/2022)

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 (2021/2022)

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 (2021/2022)

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. "

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: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

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

In banking the firm worked on loans and financings for lenders in financial services.

In equity capital markets the firm worked on IPOs and secondary share offerings for clients linked to banking and projects.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions and joint ventures for clients in financial services and mining.

In project development the firm worked on projects for clients in the energy sector.

In project finance the firm worked on financing infrastructure projects.

Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

Asante Gold Corporation GSE IPO

Asante Gold Corporation $90 million acquisition of Mensin Bibiani

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

Financial services regulatory

"Comprehensive response and analysis; prompt feedback."

Akosua Apea Osafo

"Clear and insightful; always prepared."

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 (2021/2022)

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 (2021/2022)

Republic of Ghana $3 billion sovereign bond issue

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

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."

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."

Egality Law is based in Accra.

Focusses/specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on project-related work.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

M&A

“Quick to respond, agile and open-minded.”

Project development

“Good competence. Prompt responsiveness. Competitive pricing.”

N Dowuona & Company was established in 2011 by NanaAma Botchway. The firm has one office located in Accra.

Focusses/specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on banking, M&A and infrastructure project development. The firm is also very active in debt and equity capital markets, power project development and project finance.

Key clients

In banking, key clients include Helios Towers Africa, First Atlantic Bank, CSL Capital UK, Tiso Investment Holdings, Puma Energy, DTRT Apparel, Orrick, Dentons, Clyde & Co and Trinity International.

In M&A, key clients include Johnson and Johnson Services, Paystack, Out There Media, Addleshaw Goddard, Linklaters and Debevoise.

In project development, key clients include Appolonia Development Company, Prime Meridian Docks, Orrick, Dentons and Trinity International.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)

Asset finance

“They are fairly responsive and quick to get on calls if we need their help on an urgent matter. They are also flexible on negotiating fees. Their partners do good work and are generally pleasant to work with.”

Financial services regulatory

“Proactive, knowledgeable, detailed.”

Ntrakwah & Co is based in Accra.

Focusses/specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on M&A deals.

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.