Rising Stars

Energy in Ghana

AELEX

AELEX's thriving energy practice is led by Soji Awogbade, and works in combination with its Nigerian practice in handling a wide array of matters, including energy and utilities finance, M&A and joint ventures. The group is also instructed in electricity and gas transmission, distribution and supply, power purchase, off-take and tolling arrangements. Kwesi Dodi has a wealth of experience in advising on petroleum sector issues, including assisting with regulatory matters in the sector. Naa Asheley Ashittey advises oil and gas companies on corporate governance matters.

Practice head(s):

Soji Awogbade


Other key lawyers:

Kwesi Dodi; Naa Asheley Ashittey


Key clients

Rowan Rigs


Bristow Helicopters Ghana Limited


GOS Limited


SBM Offshore


TecAfrica Ghana Limited


Acteon Ghana Limited


Valaris


Work highlights


  • Advised Valaris on the formation of a joint venture company to undertake projects in the exploration industry.
  • Advised Rowan Standard on obtaining exploration permits and licenses.

Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

Seth Asante and Seyram Dzikunu jointly head up the practice at Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah, which has a first-rate reputation in Ghana for advising on key energy and natural resources transactions. The group's expertise spans regulatory issues, power project agreements, project structuring, mergers and acquisitions, as well as development and financing issues. Thermal and renewable energy matters are a key driver of work for the team, which is also recognised for its strength in the oil and gas space; key clients include private equity funds, financial services companies, investors and prominent oil companies. At associate level, Godwin Nkrumah is active on project development transactions in sectors such as oil and gas, industrials, manufacturing and energy.

Practice head(s):

Seth Asante; Seyram Dzikunu


Other key lawyers:

Godwin Nkrumah


Key clients

Tullow Ghana Limited


Valaris


Vitol SA


Afriprop Consulting


Kosmos Energy Ghana


Coral Energy


PGS ASA


PetroSA


Texas Oiltech


Work highlights


  • Advised Impala Terminals Group S.à r.l. on the acquisition of Puma Energy’s global storage business and the Ghanaian law aspects of the financing for the acquisition.
  • Advised Valaris on the Ghanaian law aspects of the refinancing of its existing credit facilities valued at $1.3bn.
  • Advised PGS ASA on the Ghanaian law aspects of the refinancing of its existing credit facilities through the placement of a senior secured bond valued at $450m.

ENSafrica

At ENSafrica, the highly regarded team stands out for handling oil, gas and renewable energy matters, as well as advising on regulatory, financial and transactional work for clients in the coal, electricity, solar, hydro, liquefied natural gas and nuclear sectors. Paa Kwesi Morrison heads up the practice; Rachel Dagadu is well known for her extensive expertise in gas, energy and petroleum law. The group frequently works with the Energy Commission, and assists clients with obtaining licences and local content regulations. Amina Kaguah is a key name to note.

Practice head(s):

Paa Kwesi Morrison


Other key lawyers:

Rachel Dagadu; Amina Kaguah


Key clients

CrossBoundary Energy


Standard Chartered Bank


Nedbank Limited


Stanbic Bank Ghana LTD


International Finance Corporation


British International Investment Plc


GE Industrial West Africa Holdings BV


Mytilineos SA


United States International Development Finance Corporation


Work highlights


  • Advised CrossBoundary Energy Ghana Limited on regulatory issues and obtaining licensing for renewable energy distribution from the Energy Commission.
  • Advised the client on a $365m extended vendor facility to Early Power Limited to finance the construction of a 400MW LPG fired combined cycle gas turbine plant.

Reindorf Chambers

The energy and natural resources team at Reindorf Chambers stands out for its strength in advising on a broad range of matters in the power sector, including renewable energy, upstream and downstream oil and gas and minerals. The group is also well known for assisting with regulatory, tax and project finance issues. The practice is jointly led by Fui Tsikata and Kizzita Mensah, and has solid expertise in assisting clients with energy investments into Ghana, as well as domestic and cross-border deals and projects in the mining and energy sectors. Senior associate Dominic Dziewornu Quashigah is a name to note.

Practice head(s):

Fui Tsikata; Kizzita Mensah


Other key lawyers:

Dominic Dziewornu Quashigah


Testimonials

‘The Reindorf practice stands out in several key ways that sets it apart from others in the legal field, making it an excellent choice for potential clients.’

‘I believe that the multi-disciplinarily and specialisation of the Reindorf Chambers team are the strengths to be highlighted in the relationship with us.

It should be noted that all work carried out together had an approach centred on our objectives, which ensured personalised and creative solutions to the problems presented.’

‘I would also like to emphasise the collaborative approach. We always work as a team and collaborate on ideas to reach an appropriate legal solution.

‘I couldn’t fail to single out Dominic Quashigah as a leading expert in the area of corporate and contracts and with a deep general legal knowledge that has ensured us great legal stability in African countries, especially in Ghana.’

‘Dominic’s knowledge goes beyond legal issues, allowing him to offer comprehensive insights and solutions to complex legal challenges in countries undergoing constant legal evolution.

‘Direct and effective communication is a hallmark of Dominic, who is always willing to help and simplify the problems we face. He has the ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and always pre-emptively alert us to future risks with his agile and precise responses.’

Key clients

Sun Investments Limited


Newmont Ghana Gold Limited


C-NERGY Ghana Limited


Secant Technologies and Litwin SA


Vulcan Holdings Limited


KPMG


Maxam Ghana Limited


Puma Energy Distribution Ghana Limited


Kpone Marine Services Limited


Blue Ocean Investments Limited


Work highlights


  • Advising the client on the re-negotiation of its power purchase agreement with the Electricity Company of Ghana.
  • Advising the client on an asset recovery matter.
  • Advising a bulk distributor of petroleum products on the recovery of $4,919,243.69 from a petroleum refinery and storage facility operator.

JLD & MB Legal Consultancy

JLD & MB Legal Consultancy has considerable strength in the oil and gas sector, and is often instructed by major oil and gas companies on a broad spectrum of legal and regulatory issues; the group is also well regarded for advising on matters in the mining and minerals sector. The practice has a solid track record in assisting with all areas pertaining to energy and natural resources, and is also recommended for its work in the upstream and downstream sectors. Merene Benyah, Lily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo are prominent practitioners.

Practice head(s):

Merene Benyah; Lily Acquaye; Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah; Akosua Apea Osafo


Key clients

Zeepay Ghana LTD


Asante Gold Corporation


GCB Bank Limited


Atlantic Lithium Resources Limited


AKA Ausfuhrkredit-Gesellschaft mbH (AKA Bank Germany)


Swipebill Ghana Limited


KOKA Energy Company Limited


Quad Energy Limited


Yinson Production West Africa Limited


BP Oil International Limited


Fast Pace Transfer Ltd


Access Bank (Ghana) Plc


Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund


C Squared Ghana LTD


Citi N.A


Mitsui & Co


Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited


Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

Under the leadership of Afua Koranteng, the nimble team at Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors has a wealth of experience in the energy and oil and gas sectors. The group has been kept busy advising on investment matters, the country's Energy Sector Recovery Programme and the use of wave technology. The client base includes international independent power producers and gas suppliers.

Practice head(s):

Afua Koranteng


Testimonials

‘The team is proactive.’

‘The individuals are attentive to details.’

Key clients

Ministry of Finance


Ministry of Energy


Electricity Company of Ghana


Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund


Work highlights


  • Advised the Government of Ghana (Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy and Electricity Company of Ghana) in relation to commercial agreements in Ghana’s energy sector.
  • Advised the Electricity Company of Ghana on the implementation of the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM).
  • Advising the Government of Ghana (Ministry of Finance) on restructuring a debt owed to Independent Power Producers in Ghana.

N. Dowuona & Company

With NanaAma Botchway at the helm, N. Dowuona & Company's practice fields considerable expertise in assisting with full range of legal issues pertaining to Ghana’s energy industry. The group is adept at handling a myriad of complex matters within the oil, gas and power sectors, and the client base includes local and international companies, prominent oil and gas entities, solar and renewable energy providers and government-owned agencies. Renewable energy matters are a key area of strength for the team, as well as advising on M&A deals within the energy sector. In the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors, the team handling corporate structuring, licensing, and regulatory and compliance work.

Practice head(s):

NanaAma Botchway


WTS Nobisfields

The agile team at WTS Nobisfields is adept at advising on joint ventures and petroleum agreements in the upstream and downstream sectors. Led by Theophilus Tawiah, the group is well-equipped to advise on compliance matters relating to the oil and gas sector.

Practice head(s):

Theophilus Tawiah


Key clients

MPG Extreme


G-Bequest Plus Limited Company


Vana Energy Ltd


Vitol Upstream Ghana Limited


Vitol Upstream Tano Limited


Akoben Supply Company Ghana Ltd


Vitol Ghana Services Ltd


Cenpower Operations and Services Ltd


Engen Ghana Limited


Work highlights


  • Advised MPG Extreme on the setting up and operation of a fuel catalyst product distributor in Ghana.
  • Advised and drafted fuel supply agreements for G-Bequest Limited.
  • Advises the Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd on legal compliance in the petroleum sector.