ENSafrica‘s dispute resolution team enjoys a strong reputation amongst various industries, from telecommunications to energy. David A. Asiedu had over two decades of experience of both transactional work and litigation. Recent cases have involved disputes concerning international commercial contracts, construction projects, credit management, and restructuring, acting for energy, media and mining clients.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘ENS does not just focus on using the law to advise clients but takes the environment and other factors into account which is critical in arriving at practical solutions.’
  • ‘They are well-rounded in law and provide excellent practical advice.’
  • ‘Very responsive and well balanced in respect of levels of expertise.’
  • ‘Joseph Konadu - always available and willing to assist. ’
  • ‘The team is made up of a young and dynamic group of lawyers with a very good blend of skills. ’
  • ‘The litigation team I mostly interact with is led by Joseph Konadu who is a very professional individual and knows his job. I admire the opportunity he gives his associates in leading certain aspects of the workflow while he monitors and guides as and when required. All associates I've worked with are very professional, time-conscious and agile. ’

Key clients

  • Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd.
  • HMB Gold Trading LLC
  • Cassius Mining Limited
  • Barak Fund SPC Limited
  • Delico Property Developers Limited
  • Alphabet Inc.
  • Ghana Community Network Services Ltd
  • Oil Marine Agencies Ghana Limited
  • Win Concord International FZE
  • Jumo Ghana Limited

Work highlights

Representing Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd in a dispute with the Ghanaian government over the forced merger of one of its oilfields with one licensed to Springfield Exploration and Production.
Representing Cassius Mining Ltd in an arbitration against the Ghanaian government over its refusal to extend a two year gold mining prospecting licence.
Representing Oil & Marine Agencies Ghana in a dispute with the Ghana Maritime Authority, which accuses OMAG of violating environmental laws during a ship-to-ship oil transfer.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

David A. Asiedu
David A. Asiedu
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Joseph Kwadwo Konadu
Joseph Kwadwo Konadu
David Adu-Tutu
David Adu-Tutu
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Naa-Amakuma Barnor
Naa-Amakuma Barnor
Practice head

David A. Asiedu

Other key lawyers

Joseph Konadu ; David Adu-Tutu Jr. ; Naa-Amakuma Barnor ; Jennifer Tweneboah-Koduah ; Bernice Ama Mortey