Hall Of Fame

Leading Partners

Leading Associates

Capital markets in Ghana

Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

The impressive team at Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah ‘exhibits a great depth of legal and market knowledge’, and is co-led by Seth Asante and Frank Nimako Akowuah. The group is very well known for handling the full range of equity and debt capital markets transactions in the Ghanaian market and abroad. Key areas of instruction for the practice include IPOs, rights issuances, secondary listings, and receivables-backed bonds, to name a few areas of expertise. Senior associate Jonathan Amable has experience in debt capital markets work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Seth Asante; Frank Nimako Akowuah


Autres avocats clés:

Jonathan Amable; Sophia Sena Berdie; Gifty Aku Hlordjie


Les références

‘Strong industry industry and product knowledge, exceptional understanding of local regulations , and ability to structure innovative solutions for clients . They are market leaders in the Ghana capital markets and they have very strong relationships with an array of stakeholders, built over the years from consistent good work.’

‘The partners are very hands on in their engagement with clients’ transactions, often bringing their expertise and experience to the table and ensuring legal advice provided is top notch. The team is dedicated and proactive in their approach to clients.’

‘BELA has significant depth and bench strength, which ensures that there is always adequate resources assigned to support a transaction. The team is also highly competent, ensuring that high quality work is delivered at all times. This by far, is BELA’s strongest attribute compared to competitor firms in the market.’

Principaux clients

Factorex Holdings Ltd and Supply Chain Finance Plc


Ghana Amalgamated Trust


Izwe Savings & Loans Plc


Databank Brokerage Services Limited


Bayport Financial Services


MobileMoney Limited


Ghana Stock Exchange


Scancom Plc


Africa Export-Import Bank


GCB Bank PLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Factorex Holdings Ltd and Supply Chain Finance Plc on the establishment of a note issuance programme through a special purpose vehicle.
  • Advising the Government of Ghana (acting through and represented by the Ministry of Finance) on a proposed programme for the exchange of certain notes and bonds issued by the Government of Ghana and selected state-owned enterprises for new bonds to be issued by the Government of Ghana.
  • Advised Bayport Savings and Loans Plc on the establishment of an unsecured note programme valued at $46m.

ENSafrica

Under the leadership of Paa Kwesi MorrisonENSafrica's well-regarded team advises across the full spectrum of capital markets work in the region. The group continues to handle instructions regarding the issuance of senior notes, swap and buy/back transactions, domestic bond programmes, and a broad range of derivative transactions. The practice is also noted for assisting regulatory entities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Stock Exchange, with complex matters. Rachel Dagadu is singled out for her contributions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paa Kwesi Morrison


Autres avocats clés:

Rachel Dagadu


Principaux clients

FBN Bank (UK) Limited


Goldman Sachs International


Standard Chartered Bank Ghana plc


DC Administrations Services, Inc


Franklin Templeton


Ghana Association of Banks


Ghana Securities Industry Association


Standard Chartered Bank


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Standard Chartered Bank Ghana plc on a $365m note issuance programme for Supply Chain Finance PLC and Factorex Solutions Ghana Ltd.

JLD & MB Legal Consultancy

The versatile team at JLD & MB Legal Consultancy is very experienced in handling debt and equity capital market transactions. The group has a solid track record in advising on IPOs, rights issuances, and listing international companies on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Merene BenyahLily AcquayeZoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo are key practitioners to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Merene Benyah; Lily Acquaye; Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah; Akosua Apea Osafo


Principaux clients

Zeepay Ghana LTD


Asante Gold Corporation


GCB Bank Limited


Atlantic Lithium Resources Limited


AKA Ausfuhrkredit-Gesellschaft mbH (AKA Bank Germany)


Swipebill Ghana Limited


KOKA Energy Company Limited


Quad Energy Limited


Yinson Production West Africa Limited


BP Oil International Limited


Fast Pace Transfer Ltd


Access Bank (Ghana) Plc


Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund


C Squared Ghana LTD


Citi N.A


Mitsui & Co


Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Asante Gold Corporation on its secondary listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange.

Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

At Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors, the team has a wealth of experience advising on securities matters and the issuance of sovereign bonds. Afua Koranteng heads up the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Afua Koranteng


Principaux clients

Ministry of Finance


Ministry of Energy


Electricity Company of Ghana


Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as local counsel to the Government of Ghana (Ministry of Finance) on a $3bn Eurobond Issue (Sovereign Bond Issue).

WTS Nobisfields

Theophilus Tawiah leads the team at WTS Nobisfields, which handles a broad range of capital markets matters. Equity and debt transactions and securities work are key areas of strength for the department.

Responsables de la pratique:

Theophilus Tawiah


Principaux clients

Venture Capital Trust Fund


NAGA Markets Europe Ltd


Wangara Green Venture Capital Company Ltd


ISF Ghana Venture Capital Limited


SYNERGY CAPITAL MANAGERS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Wangara Green Ventures Capital on the issuance of a convertible loan note of $200,000 to KOFA Holdings Ltd.