AELEX's thriving energy practice is led by Soji Awogbade, and works in combination with its Nigerian practice in handling a wide array of matters, including energy and utilities finance, M&A and joint ventures. The group is also instructed in electricity and gas transmission, distribution and supply, power purchase, off-take and tolling arrangements. Kwesi Dodi has a wealth of experience in advising on petroleum sector issues, including assisting with regulatory matters in the sector. Naa Asheley Ashittey advises oil and gas companies on corporate governance matters.
Energy in Ghana
AELEX
Responsables de la pratique:
Soji Awogbade
Autres avocats clés:
Kwesi Dodi; Naa Asheley Ashittey
Principaux clients
Rowan Rigs
Bristow Helicopters Ghana Limited
GOS Limited
SBM Offshore
TecAfrica Ghana Limited
Acteon Ghana Limited
Valaris
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Valaris on the formation of a joint venture company to undertake projects in the exploration industry.
- Advised Rowan Standard on obtaining exploration permits and licenses.
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Seth Asante and Seyram Dzikunu jointly head up the practice at Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah, which has a first-rate reputation in Ghana for advising on key energy and natural resources transactions. The group's expertise spans regulatory issues, power project agreements, project structuring, mergers and acquisitions, as well as development and financing issues. Thermal and renewable energy matters are a key driver of work for the team, which is also recognised for its strength in the oil and gas space; key clients include private equity funds, financial services companies, investors and prominent oil companies. At associate level, Godwin Nkrumah is active on project development transactions in sectors such as oil and gas, industrials, manufacturing and energy.
Responsables de la pratique:
Seth Asante; Seyram Dzikunu
Autres avocats clés:
Godwin Nkrumah
Principaux clients
Tullow Ghana Limited
Valaris
Vitol SA
Afriprop Consulting
Kosmos Energy Ghana
Coral Energy
PGS ASA
PetroSA
Texas Oiltech
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Impala Terminals Group S.à r.l. on the acquisition of Puma Energy’s global storage business and the Ghanaian law aspects of the financing for the acquisition.
- Advised Valaris on the Ghanaian law aspects of the refinancing of its existing credit facilities valued at $1.3bn.
- Advised PGS ASA on the Ghanaian law aspects of the refinancing of its existing credit facilities through the placement of a senior secured bond valued at $450m.
ENSafrica
At ENSafrica, the highly regarded team stands out for handling oil, gas and renewable energy matters, as well as advising on regulatory, financial and transactional work for clients in the coal, electricity, solar, hydro, liquefied natural gas and nuclear sectors. Paa Kwesi Morrison heads up the practice; Rachel Dagadu is well known for her extensive expertise in gas, energy and petroleum law. The group frequently works with the Energy Commission, and assists clients with obtaining licences and local content regulations. Amina Kaguah is a key name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paa Kwesi Morrison
Autres avocats clés:
Rachel Dagadu; Amina Kaguah
Principaux clients
CrossBoundary Energy
Standard Chartered Bank
Nedbank Limited
Stanbic Bank Ghana LTD
International Finance Corporation
British International Investment Plc
GE Industrial West Africa Holdings BV
Mytilineos SA
United States International Development Finance Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Advised CrossBoundary Energy Ghana Limited on regulatory issues and obtaining licensing for renewable energy distribution from the Energy Commission.
- Advised the client on a $365m extended vendor facility to Early Power Limited to finance the construction of a 400MW LPG fired combined cycle gas turbine plant.
Reindorf Chambers
The energy and natural resources team at Reindorf Chambers stands out for its strength in advising on a broad range of matters in the power sector, including renewable energy, upstream and downstream oil and gas and minerals. The group is also well known for assisting with regulatory, tax and project finance issues. The practice is jointly led by Fui Tsikata and Kizzita Mensah, and has solid expertise in assisting clients with energy investments into Ghana, as well as domestic and cross-border deals and projects in the mining and energy sectors. Senior associate Dominic Dziewornu Quashigah is a name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fui Tsikata; Kizzita Mensah
Autres avocats clés:
Dominic Dziewornu Quashigah
Les références
‘The Reindorf practice stands out in several key ways that sets it apart from others in the legal field, making it an excellent choice for potential clients.’
‘I believe that the multi-disciplinarily and specialisation of the Reindorf Chambers team are the strengths to be highlighted in the relationship with us.‘
‘It should be noted that all work carried out together had an approach centred on our objectives, which ensured personalised and creative solutions to the problems presented.’
Principaux clients
Sun Investments Limited
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
C-NERGY Ghana Limited
Secant Technologies and Litwin SA
Vulcan Holdings Limited
KPMG
Maxam Ghana Limited
Puma Energy Distribution Ghana Limited
Kpone Marine Services Limited
Blue Ocean Investments Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the client on the re-negotiation of its power purchase agreement with the Electricity Company of Ghana.
- Advising the client on an asset recovery matter.
- Advising a bulk distributor of petroleum products on the recovery of $4,919,243.69 from a petroleum refinery and storage facility operator.
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy has considerable strength in the oil and gas sector, and is often instructed by major oil and gas companies on a broad spectrum of legal and regulatory issues; the group is also well regarded for advising on matters in the mining and minerals sector. The practice has a solid track record in assisting with all areas pertaining to energy and natural resources, and is also recommended for its work in the upstream and downstream sectors. Merene Benyah, Lily Acquaye, Zoe Phillips Takyi-Appiah and Akosua Apea Osafo are prominent practitioners.
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
Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors
Under the leadership of Afua Koranteng, the nimble team at Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors has a wealth of experience in the energy and oil and gas sectors. The group has been kept busy advising on investment matters, the country's Energy Sector Recovery Programme and the use of wave technology. The client base includes international independent power producers and gas suppliers.
Responsables de la pratique:
Afua Koranteng
Les références
‘The team is proactive.’
‘The individuals are attentive to details.’
Principaux clients
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Energy
Electricity Company of Ghana
Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the Government of Ghana (Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy and Electricity Company of Ghana) in relation to commercial agreements in Ghana’s energy sector.
- Advised the Electricity Company of Ghana on the implementation of the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM).
- Advising the Government of Ghana (Ministry of Finance) on restructuring a debt owed to Independent Power Producers in Ghana.
N. Dowuona & Company
With NanaAma Botchway at the helm, N. Dowuona & Company's practice fields considerable expertise in assisting with full range of legal issues pertaining to Ghana’s energy industry. The group is adept at handling a myriad of complex matters within the oil, gas and power sectors, and the client base includes local and international companies, prominent oil and gas entities, solar and renewable energy providers and government-owned agencies. Renewable energy matters are a key area of strength for the team, as well as advising on M&A deals within the energy sector. In the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors, the team handling corporate structuring, licensing, and regulatory and compliance work.
Responsables de la pratique:
NanaAma Botchway
WTS Nobisfields
The agile team at WTS Nobisfields is adept at advising on joint ventures and petroleum agreements in the upstream and downstream sectors. Led by Theophilus Tawiah, the group is well-equipped to advise on compliance matters relating to the oil and gas sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Theophilus Tawiah
Principaux clients
MPG Extreme
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
Engen Ghana Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised MPG Extreme on the setting up and operation of a fuel catalyst product distributor in Ghana.
- Advised and drafted fuel supply agreements for G-Bequest Limited.
- Advises the Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd on legal compliance in the petroleum sector.