Merene Benyah, Lily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo together steer a multitude of high-profile transactions as part of JLD & MB Legal Consultancy. The team as a whole has a presence in the restructuring of petroleum product supply arrangements with various bulk distribution companies. Belinda Boahin is a key associate in the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘JLD & MB are market leaders and trusted partners for a broad range of commercial, corporate, finance and energy work. Sati Bharwani, Belinda Boahin and Akosua Osafo are all stars and experts in their respective fields. ’
- ‘Each individual is extremely user-friendly, super responsive and completely understands our business and what we are looking for from our external advisors. ’
Key clients
- Zijin Mining Co. Ltd
- BP Ghana Limited and BP Oil International Limited
Work highlights
Advised BP Oil on restructuring its petroleum product supply arrangements valued at $2.5bn with Ghanaian Bulk Distribution Companies, to reduce credit risk and enhance commercial integration by introducing BP Ghana as a contractual counterparty.
Advised Zijin on its acquisition of Newmont’s shares in Newmont Golden Ridge Limited for $1bn.
Practice head
Merene Benyah ; Lily Acquaye ; Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah ; Akosua Apea Osafo
Other key lawyers
Sati Dorcas Bharwani ; Doreen Aviparba Nyaaba ; Daniel Martey