Theophilus Tawiah leads the energy team at WTS Nobisfields . The firm advises on joint ventures, petroleum agreements and general compliance in the upstream and downstream sectors, which have been the major trends in the firm in recent months. Senior associate Rosemary Anakwa Boadu has a proven track record in her advisory and drafting agreement skills in this practice area.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘They have experience, knowledge and business orientation.’
  • ‘The team at WTS Nobisfields is dynamic and proactive in managing and following up on matters with the Energy Commission. They keep us regularly informed about the Commission’s requirements and successfully ensured that we obtained our license as an Energy Provider. The cooperation and collaboration from the WTS Nobisfields team have been excellent!’
  • ‘I had the opportunity to work closely with Rosemary Anakwa Boadu, an Associate at WTS Nobisfields. She demonstrated a high level of capability and patience, providing clear explanations and additional information, especially when the Commission’s requirements appeared cumbersome and difficult to meet. I also appreciated the excellent collaboration and support from Theophilus Tawiah, Managing Partner at WTS Nobisfields, during this particularly demanding period of fulfilling all licensing requirements.’
  • ‘The team is well-resourced and results-oriented.’
  • ‘They are accessible and proactive professionals.’

Key clients

  • G-Bequest Plus Limited Company
  • Vana Energy Ltd
  • Vitol Upstream Ghana Limited
  • Vitol Upstream Tano Limited
  • Akoben Supply Company Ghana Ltd
  • Vitol Ghana Services Ltd
  • Cenpower Operations and Services Ltd
  • Misa Energy Ghana Limited
  • Nestwise Petroleum
  • Ammital Trading DMCC
  • Finnex Energy Ltd
  • Vantage Driller II Ghana LTD

Work highlights

Advised Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd on recent international tax arbitration and its impact on its petroleum fiscal regime under the petroleum agreement with the Government of Ghana.
Advised Vantage Drilling Ghana LTD on petroleum drilling permits and compliance as an upstream oil & gas subcontractor.
Advised Ammital Trading, Dubai on a long-term supply crude agreement with Sentuo Refinery Ltd.
Practice head

Theophilus Tawiah

Other key lawyers

Wilhelmina Joana Buckman ; Rosemary Anakwa Boadu