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JLD & MB Legal Consultancy Offices
23 Nortei Ababio Street
Airport Residential Area
Accra, Ghana.
Ghana
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JLD & MB Legal Consultancy > The Legal 500 Rankings
Ghana > Banking and finance Tier 2
The versatile team at JLD & MB Legal Consultancy has a solid reputation for its expertise in handling the full array of banking and finance matters. The group's workload includes large corporate and project financing matters, trade and commodity financing work and syndicated lending. The client base includes multinational companies, financial institutions, state-owned enterprises and corporate entities from a wide range of sectors. Merene Benyah is vastly experienced in advising oil and gas, mining and minerals sector clients. Akosua Apea Osafo is a name to note.Practice head(s):
Merene Benyah; Lily Acquaye; Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah; Akosua Apea Osafo
Testimonials
‘The firm is adequately resourced with very experienced lawyers who go above and beyond to deliver excellent professional services as well as provide tailored solutions. They are thorough, time conscious and efficient and pay great attention to detail in providing services.’
‘Akosua Apea Osafo is very experienced and her dual qualification ensures that she has an excellent appreciation of finding solutions across jurisdictions. She is results-oriented and takes her time to understand the client’s viewpoint to ensure the best advice is offered. She is very professional and knowledgeable and it is always a pleasure to work with her.’
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
Work highlights
- Advised Asante Gold Corporation on its secondary listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
- Advised Asante Gold Corporation on its acquisition of all shares held by Kinross Gold Corporation in Chirano Gold Mines LTD, a Ghanaian-incorporated mining company.
- Advised Zeepay Ghana LTD in respect of a multimillion-dollar fundraising.
Ghana > Capital markets Tier 2
The versatile team at JLD & MB Legal Consultancy is very experienced in handling debt and equity capital market transactions. The group has a solid track record in advising on IPOs, rights issuances, and listing international companies on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Merene Benyah, Lily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo are key practitioners to note.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
Work highlights
- Advised Asante Gold Corporation on its secondary listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Ghana > Energy Tier 2
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
Ghana > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy has a solid reputation in the market for handling a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions, spanning the sale and purchase of assets, through to corporate restructurings and joint ventures. It is also recommended for its company secretarial services. Merene Benyah, Lily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo are key names to note.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
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy > Firm Profile
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy (“JLD & MB”) is a leading law firm in Ghana; a local firm with a global reach rendering sterling legal services across several practice areas including:
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- Energy and natural resources
- Banking and finance (including Fintech)
- Capital markets
- Corporate and commercial (including mergers and acquisitions)
- Infrastructure, construction and real estate
- Dispute resolution
The firm has decades of experience advising multinationals, financial institutions, state-owned enterprises and corporate entities across a wide range of industry sectors in Ghana and beyond.
As testament to the firm’s excellence in client service delivery, it was adjudged the National Law Firm of the Year, Ghana by IFLR1000 (September 2021), and the Ghana Law Firm of the Year by Chambers and Partners in (January 2022).
The firm is renowned for, amongst others:
- Our reputation: The firm has a reputation for strength in several areas including banking and finance; capital markets; corporate/commercial; energy and natural resources, as evidenced by our legal awards referenced above.
- Commitment to superior client care: JLD & MB is the preferred legal adviser for many leading organisations because of our technical expertise, responsiveness, seamless delivery of client services, commercial awareness and our solution-oriented advisory services. We partner with our clients to realise their vision and strive to exceed their service delivery expectations.
- Strategic relationships: We believe in relationships and have excellent relationships and experience working with regulatory and government agencies to obtain regulatory consents and approvals in a timely manner. We also have relationships with major international law firms ensuring a comprehensive service delivery for our global client base.
- Value-added services: We believe in adding value to our clients’ businesses and to this end provide services such as client briefings on topical legal and regulatory issues and company secretarial services. We also provide training programmes tailor-made to each client’s specific objectives.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Energy and Natural Resources; Corporate and Commercial Law; Banking and Finance; Capital Markets and Dispute Resolution | Lily Acquaye | lily@jldmblaw.net | 0302782711 |
Corporate and Commercial Law; Minerals and Mining; Fintech; Infrastructure, Construction and Real Estate and Dispute Resolution | Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah | zoe@jldmblaw.net | 0302782711 |
Corporate and Commercial Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Banking and Finance; Energy and Natural Resources; Infrastructure, Construction and Real Estate | Akosua Apea Osafo | akosua@jldmblaw.net | 0302782711 |
Banking and Finance; Energy and Natural Resources; Mining and Aviation | Merene Botsio Benyah | merene@jldmblaw.net | 0302782711 |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Lily Acquaye | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Akosua Apea Osafo | Partner | View Profile | |
Miss Thelma Ashley | Associate | View Profile | |
Merene Benyah | Head of Chambers | View Profile | |
Sati Bharwani | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Belinda Boahin | Associate | View Profile | |
Miss Wilhemina Dadzie | Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Victress Elliot-Mills | Associate | View Profile | |
Daniel Martey | Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Anantiele Mills | Associate | View Profile | |
Miss Obedia Nortey | Associate | View Profile | |
Doreen Nyaaba | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Partners : 4 Senior Associates : 2 Associates : 8Languages
English French SpanishMemberships
United Kingdom - Ghana Chamber of Commerce Ghana Bar Association Petroleum Commission of Ghana American Chamber of Commerce Ghana International Bar Association General Legal Council Nextlaw Referral NetworkOther
:Client Testimonials
“The agile team at JLD & MB Legal Consultancy often advises on debt and equity capital market deals. The group is well placed to assist clients in IPOs and rights issuances as well as the listing of foreign companies on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Among the key names to note are Lily Acquaye, Akosua Apea Osafo and Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah”
“JLD & MB Legal Consultancy has an excellent reputation for its work on all aspects of banking and finance matters. It is adept in handling major corporate and project financing matters as well as trade and commodity financing work and syndicated lending.”
“JLD & MB Legal Consultancy boasts a significant oil and gas practice and also has extensive experience in mining and minerals work. The team’s expertise spans all aspects of energy and natural resources, and it is lauded for its work in the upstream and downstream sectors and for its advice to leading oil and gas companies on a myriad of legal and regulatory issues. Among the key senior members of the team are Merene Botsio Benyah and Akosua Apea Osafo. Lily Acquaye and Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah are other notable members of the department.”
Diversity
The Firm is lauded for its successful promotion of diversity and inclusion over the years and is currently led by a dynamic team of female partners:- the dynamic lawyer and market-maker, Merene Botsio Benyah; and three other leading partners, Lily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo.
The Firm is currently made up of 80% female lawyers and 20% male lawyers.