N. Dowuona & Company‘s team advises clients across sectors on a range of corporate financing, asset financing and fintech. Kwasi Appiah Okrah is a key contact.
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- ‘N. Dowuona & Company’s banking and finance team stands out for its deep technical expertise combined with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. They have an exceptional ability to navigate complex financing structures while ensuring solutions are tailored to the client’s strategic objectives. What makes them unique is their responsiveness and clarity - they simplify intricate legal concepts into actionable advice, which is invaluable for fast-moving businesses like ours. Compared to other firms, their attention to detail, commercial awareness, and ability to anticipate regulatory challenges put them in a league of their own. The team is also highly collaborative, both internally and with clients. They leverage technology for efficient document management and transparent billing, which makes the process seamless. For any client seeking a partner that combines world-class legal expertise with local insight and innovation, N. Dowuona & Company is an outstanding choice.’
- 'The individuals at N. Dowuona & Company are exceptional for their technical mastery, commercial acumen, and client-first mindset. They don’t just provide legal advice - they act as strategic partners who understand the nuances of our industry and the broader financial landscape. Standout qualities include; Responsiveness and clarity: They are always available, proactive in communication, and provide clear, actionable guidance. Negotiation strength: Their ability to anticipate counterparties’ positions and craft innovative solutions has been invaluable in complex financing transactions. Attention to detail with a big-picture view: They combine rigorous legal analysis with a strong understanding of business objectives, ensuring advice is both compliant and commercially sound.'
- ‘NanaAma Botchway, a partner, is available for discussions and to provide legal services at very short notice.’
- ‘A very responsive team. Good collaborators’
- ‘NanaAma provides bespoke advice tailored to the Client's needs.’
- ‘The practice is agile and a leading firm for legal tech. ’
Key clients
- Agdevco
- Avian Labs
- M-KOPA Limited
- Pawapay UK
- DLocal LLP
- Blue like an Orange Sustainable Capital
- Mirova Sunfunder
- Helios Towers Ghana
Work highlights
Provided Mirova SunFunder Inc. on a the Ghanaian law elements of a $20m debt financing of Manocap Energy, an off-grid solar project development company with operations in Mauritius, Sierra Leone and Ghana.
Acted as Ghanaian counsel to Complete Farmer, a local AgriTech startup, in relation to a proposed term loan facility being extended by Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Bonds S.A.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kwasi Appiah Okrah
Practice head
NanaAma Botchway ; Achiaa Akobour Debrah
Other key lawyers
Kwesi Okrah