Next Generation Partners

Dispute resolution in Ghana

Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah is ‘made up of very competent, ethical and hardworking lawyers'. The team specialises in corporate and commercial litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution strategies. It also covers other matters, including family and construction disputes, as well as debt recovery matters and employment and labour law cases. Key senior members of the ‘very agile’ and ‘very professional’ team include Ace Anan Ankomah and Daad Akwesi. Nania Owusu- Ankomah Sackey, Gloria Cofie and Golda Denyo are also highly regarded practitioners in the ‘very responsive, proactive and reliable’ department.

Practice head(s):

Ace Anan Ankomah; Daad Akwesi; Nania Owusu-Ankomah; Gloria Cofie; Golda Denyo


Testimonials

‘The key take-away for me has been the depth of their knowledge and how they have excellently applied that knowledge in practice. They are responsive and give timely advice and when and where necessary have offered alternatives to dispute resolution. The staff I have had the opportunity to interact with are professional.’

‘I am privileged to work mostly with Daad. She provides timely updates after each court session and communicates in a clear, easy to understand language devoid of legal jargon. She is proactive and approachable’. 

‘In my estimation the uniqueness of the practice lies in the calibre of the leadership of the team of lawyers at the firm. The team synergy is also an outstanding feature of the firm’.

‘Ace Ankomah- Ethical, knowledgeable, meticulous and competent. Also exhibits a high level of professionalism and sound judgement. Daad Akwesi- Professionalism and competence. Golda Denyo- Professionalism and competence’.

‘Good response time to matters raised by client. Some flexibility with fee proposals in order to meet client’s needs. Excellent feedback from the lawyers following court sittings. Good at keeping clients in the loop on the steps being taken. Good at managing client’s expectations’.

‘Gloria Cofie is an extremely good litigation lawyer who updates clients expeditiously. I also appreciate that they have a significant number of women partners and practitioners in the firm, making it one, if not the only, big law firm with that amount of diversity‘.

‘Ace always provides apt and down to earth legal advice to assist with litigation strategy. Golda is very well prepared for all court appearances and is an asset to have in court on your litigation team.’

‘Nania Owusu-Ankomah is very good at what she does. Her knowledge, mastery and appreciation of the law is never called to question. She has a very pleasant demeanour yet very firm and effective in making her point’.

Key clients

Ecobank Ghana Limited


International Finance Corporation


Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited


Bank of Ghana


Ashanti Foam Ghana Limited


Securities and Exchange Commission


Ghana Oil Palm Development Company Limited


AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited


Abosso Goldfields Limited


Ghana Petroleum Mooring Systems Limited


Monjasa DMCC


FBN Bank UK


Moringa SCA SICAR


Moringa Mauritius Africa


ATC Ghana Limited


Aviation Handling Services Ghana


KPMG


Bayport Savings and Loans Plc


Ericsson sub-Saharan Africa (Pty) Limited


Junction Shopping Mall Limited


Work highlights


  • Representing a leading telecoms company in the Supreme Court in a matter involving damages of around $16m.
  • Representing a client in a shareholder dispute with a damage claim of over $1m.
  • Representing a client in the enforcement of an arbitral award issued in its favour in the UK.

ENSafrica

The highly regarded team at ENSafrica covers a wide array of complex disputes, and frequently advises on all aspects of corporate and commercial litigation. In addition, the department covers international commercial arbitration and the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. The group also excels in finance-related disputes and other contentious matters, including civil and product liability claims, debt restructuring and tax appeals. Under the leadership of David A. Asiedu, it remains a firm of choice for several leading national and multinational companies. Joseph Kwadwo Konadu specialises in areas such as labour and industrial relations as well as product and manufacturer liability claims. David Adu-Tutu (who was recently promoted to an executive at the firm) has a broad range of experience; he regularly advises clients on arbitration proceedings, in addition to other areas, such as land title disputes.

Practice head(s):

David A. Asiedu


Other key lawyers:

Joseph Kwadwo Konadu; David Adu-Tutu Jr.


Testimonials

‘The team is proactive, engaging and responsive. We appreciate the quick turnaround times and the clear and concise opinions that they provide to us. They also are willing to accept feedback and advise accordingly’.

‘David Tutu is responsive to our queries and provides clear and concise queries to our legal issues’.

‘Really high calibre of expertise as litigators, very strong strategic input and collaborative approach’.

‘Joseph Kwadwo Konadu: great partner. Understands client’s business, highly intelligent, understands how to manage material and present in best way to a judge. Great tactician. Trustworthy. Accessible. Understands multinationals’.

‘David Asiedu: Team works together collaboratively to advise clients’.

‘Clear analysis of the situation and practical advice’.

‘David Adu-Tutu Jr. was approachable, responsive and professional’.

Key clients

Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd.


The Receiver (uniBank Ghana Ltd.)


Puma Energy Distribution Ghana Limited


Barak Fund SPC Limited


Ghana Airports Company Limited


Mantrac Ghana Ltd.


Tex Styles Ghana Limited


RHL Reederei Hamburger Lloyd GmbH & Co KG


Signal Maritime Aframax Pool Ltd (The Ionic Aspis)


Pioneer Food Cannery Limited


Work highlights


  • Representing Vitol Upstream Ghana in court against Springfield Exploration and Production’s attempts to enforce the first government-directed unitisation attempt within the petroleum sector in Ghana.
  • Representing Puma Energy Distribution Ghana in litigation against the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Revenue Authority for an order for an interim injunction to restrain them from enforcing tax assessments.
  • Representing Pioneer Food Cannery (PFC) in court proceedings against its former finance director and a third party, who colluded to defraud PFC of over GHS8.1m ($1.2m).

N. Dowuona & Company

Spearheaded by Gwendy Miranda Bannerman, the team at N. Dowuona & Company has a focus on assisting corporate clients resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and is also adept in handling disputes before various regulatory authorities. The group has been busy advising on numerous disputes ranging from commercial debts to labour cases. Key clients include large and medium corporates in the petroleum industry as well as other sectors, such as mining, engineering and publishing. At the associate level, Naa Kwaamah Owusu Baafi is another notable member of the department.


Practice head(s):

Gwendy Bannerman


Other key lawyers:

Naa Kwaamah Owusu Baafi


Key clients

World Carrier Corporation


Tereos Commodities


Tree Global


INOX


Enterprise Projects Ventures Limited


Milife Insurance Company Limited


Work highlights


  • Advised INOX on the registration and enforcement of a Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre award in Ghana for enforcement against a local engineering company.
  • Advised a client on innovative ways of recovering high-value commercial claims in the specialised commercial courts in Ghana.
  • Advised and represented Tereos Commodities (a Swiss company) on the enforcement of a UK arbitral award in Ghana.

Reindorf Chambers

Led by Fui Tsikata and Doe Tsikata, the nimble team at Reindorf Chambers frequently advises clients in cases all the way to Ghana’s Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. In addition, it frequently represents clients in arbitration proceedings and in the enforcement of arbitral awards in court. Other core areas of focus include helping clients in disputes before the National Labour Commission, the National Insurance Commission and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority. Clients stem from various sectors and include mining corporations, telecoms companies, insurance companies and banks.

Practice head(s):

Fui Tsikata; Doe Tsikata


Other key lawyers:

Matilda Idun-Donkor


Testimonials

‘The calibre of the partners makes this practice unique. They are very ethical in their approach and exhibit a high level of professionalism, diligence and competence. The output of the team is always sound and very well-researched’.

‘Fui Tsikata & Doe Tsikata – High level of professionalism, ethical, knowledgeable and meticulous’.

‘Top quality firm in every respect – efficient, proactive, communicative’.

‘Doe Tsikata and Matilda Idun-Donkor provided excellent advice, guidance and support in connection with a dispute in Ghana. They were hardworking and easy to contact.’

‘Reindorf Chambers is one of the oldest and most respected law firms in the country.  One of the most striking things about the firm is that the majority of the partners and associates are women which is unique’. 

‘Their strength lies in their collaborative approach, drawing on the individual skills of the partners and associates, as well as the thoroughness of their research and preparation. Their approach to the law is both intellectual and comprehensive’.

‘Indeed, I think you would be hard put to find a better or more cohesive team than the team at Reindorf Chambers, both in their individual capacities and in their combined strengths’.

Key clients

Newmont Ghana Gold Limited


Newmont Golden Ridge Limited


Gold Fields Ghana Limited


Abosso Goldfields Ghana Limited


G4S Security Services Ghana Limited


Hollard Insurance Ghana Limited


Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (Ghana) Limited


Puma Energy Distribution Ghana Limited


Ecobank Ghana Limited


Vulcan Natural Resources Limited


ATC (Tower) Ghana Limited


Azumah Resources Ghana Limited.


Agility Distribution Parks Ghana Limited


Republic Bank (Ghana) Limited (formerly HFC Bank Ghana Limited)


JMET Corp; Jiangsu Sainty International Group


Resolute Amansie Limited


Technip FMC Ghana Limited


SOS Hermann Gmeiner College


Allstar Insurance Brokers Limited


Work highlights


  • Instituted on a client’s behalf an action against the defendants for relief including the recovery of an aggregate sum of $5m together with interest at the rate of 5% per annum.

WTS Nobisfields

WTS Nobisfields frequently acts for international companies that are doing business in Ghana in a host of contentious matters. It is skilled at both pursuing claims and defending claims in the Superior Courts of Ghana, and it is also adept in handling cases through mediation and arbitration. Theophilus Tawiah heads the department, which is also experienced in contentious tax matters.

Practice head(s):

Theophilus Tawiah


Testimonials

‘WTS Nobisfields distinguishes itself by responding quickly to client problems and challenges. Their attention to detail and communication skills are exceptional. When it comes to conflict and dispute resolution in Ghana, the personnel in there are all well-informed and are familiar with all of the current legal rules’.

‘Theophilus is a very smart lawyer who is well-versed in dealing with legal issues.’

‘Innovation. Interactive client billing system. Webinars to provide updates on laws.’

Key clients

Monarch Capital Ltd


Sun Electronics Ltd (Hisense Ghana)


Jetstream Africa


DAF Properties Ltd


Urvi Exim


Drillco S.A.


Pasico Ghana


JC Global Properties Limited


Work highlights


  • Successfully prosecuted debt claims owed to Monarch Capital by Kuapa Kooko.
  • Successfully prosecuted a debt claim owed by an international organisation.
  • Acted for Jetstream Africa to recover various debts owed by its customers.

Egality Law

Korieh Duodu heads the team at Egality Law, which frequently represents clients in mediation and arbitration, and also has substantial experience in taking cases to court. In addition, the team is noted for its advice on the enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments, and is equipped to advise on conflict of law issues.

Practice head(s):

Korieh Duodu


Testimonials

‘Very competent and considered. They keep the client at the centre. They are transparent and I feel they are doing their best to keep costs down while doing high quality work for us’.

‘Professionalism and kindness. They highly value the relationship with us as a client and it gives us the confidence to keep going back to work with them’.

Ntrakwah & Co

With Nana Yaw Ntrakwah, Kwadwo Ntrakwah and Abena Ntrakwah at the helm, Ntrakwah & Co has a solid reputation for its work on a broad range of disputes. The practice frequently handles cases in real estate and debt recovery in addition to labour and employment issues. The group also has considerable strength in constitutional litigation and is experienced in representing clients in cases before the High Court and the Supreme Court.

Practice head(s):

Nana Yaw Ntrakwah; Kwadwo Ntrakwah; Abena Ntrakwah


Testimonials

‘It has been very empathetic and understanding of our needs in our dispute resolution cases. Availability is very satisfactory. Very committed to client service. The company has a well-diversified mix of both genders of staff, and is recognised as a strong, luminary legal company in Ghana.’

‘We have dealt with Nana Yaw Ntrakwah and Abena Ntrakwah Mensah. We have always obtained the same high quality of service, level of commitment, interaction and rapport.’

‘Gives honest advice to clients devoid of emotionalism. Exudes professionalism at all times. Has integrity. Always ready to educate clients and provide quality advice.’