JLD & MB Legal Consultancy 's corporate practice group includes Merene Benyah, Lily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo. The team covers employment and labour advisory services, insolvency and restructuring, and regulatory compliance for both private and public companies. Phillipa Takyi-Appiah's work has been particularly notable for her strong presence at the forefront of several significant transactions across the mining, energy and fintech sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Responsive, knowledgeable and practical’
- ‘Very practical and commercial-minded’
- ‘JLD & MB’s unique proposition lies in its blend of international-quality execution, deep local grounding, and an organisational culture that prizes excellence, diversity, and innovation. For clients seeking Ghanaian counsel capable of handling complex mandates with precision, agility, and insight, JLD & MB remains a natural choice. The Firm is recognised for responsiveness, clarity of advice and strategic foresight in advising international clients looking to establish a footprint in Ghana.’
- ‘Both Lily Acquaye and Doreen Nyaaba have a reputation for analytical depth and providing bespoke advice for clients. Their experience and understanding of clients make them a trusted ally of their clients.’
Key clients
- Zijin Mining Co. Ltd
- Milvik Singapore Pte Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Zijin Golden Ridge Mining Co. Ltd on its acquisition of Newmont’s stake in Newmont Golden Ridge Limited, a major mining deal in Ghana.
Conducted legal due diligence on Milvik Ghana Ltd, reviewing corporate governance, shareholding structure, and statutory compliance.
Practice head
Merene Benyah ; Lily Acquaye ; Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah ; Akosua Apea Osafo
Other key lawyers
Doreen Aviparba Nyaaba ; Sati Bharwani ; Daniel Martey