Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Ghana
Band 1
About
Provided by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Bentsi-Enchill's Disputes practice group specialises in all areas of commercial and corporate litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The group’s practical knowledge of our client’s business problems puts it in a unique position to advise on preventative measures to avoid litigation, including dispute resolution at both the local and international levels. We assist clients in exploring mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolutions, where litigation is unavoidable. The Disputes practice is headed by our Senior Partner, Ace Anan Ankomah and Partners, Daad Akwesi, Golda Denyo, Gloria Cofie and Nania Owusu-Ankomah Sackey.
Recent Work Highlights
- Representing a leading telecommunication company in the Supreme Court in a matter involving damages of about US $16 million.
- Representing a client in a shareholder dispute with a damage claim of over US $ 1 million.
- Representing a world-leading independent drilling contractor in the enforcement of an arbitral award issued in its favour in the UK.
- Representing two foreign private equity investment funds in a shareholding dispute with a Ghanaian national in respect of a local company.
- Representing the receiver of a financial institution in a matter involving the recovery of an amount in excess of GHC1.4 billion.
Chambers Review
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah is a market-leading law firm renowned for its strong experience in dispute resolution, including litigation and international arbitration. The disputes department possesses knowledge across a range of contentious matters including those relating to employment and debt recovery. The team assists clients from a variety of sectors such as banking and finance, mining and energy.
Work Highlights
- Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomha represented Vodafone Ghana before the Supreme Court in a damages dispute over land trespassing claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They offer comprehensive legal representation, serving as a one-stop shop."
"They are commercially aware and pragmatic in their advice."
"The lawyers are well trained and have demonstrated deep knowledge on the matters referred to them."
"They offer comprehensive legal representation, serving as a one-stop shop."
"They are commercially aware and pragmatic in their advice."
"The lawyers are well trained and have demonstrated deep knowledge on the matters referred to them."
Notable Practitioners
Ace Ankomah is highly experienced in international arbitration, among other forms of dispute resolution. He assists clients with a range of cases, including fraud, employee dismissal matters and disputes in the oil and gas sector.
"He is very knowledgeable and responsive."
"He is a solid team leader."
Daad Akwesi wins considerable recognition for her dispute resolution skills and moves up the rankings this year. She is highly knowledgeable in civil litigation and is regularly instructed by clients in the energy sector.
"Daad is very approachable and always ready to offer the needed services."
Golda Denyo enters the rankings for the first time this year. She assists clients with employment and debt recovery cases as well as land disputes.
Nania Owusu-Ankomah enters the rankings on the back of positive market feedback. She regularly represents clients in shareholder and contractual disputes. She also acts on international arbitration matters.
"Nania is very clear and gives us straightforward, relevant advice with a clear and full understanding of our needs."
"She is great at what she does."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Ghana
Members
Provided by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Head of Department
Benjamin Ebo Dantse
Head of Department
Ellen Sam
Gloria Cofie
Golda Denyo
Kwame Owusu Nkansah
Maame Niakoaa Anan-Ankomah
Pappa Kweku Anan-Ankomah
Paula Baffoe-Bonnie
Rodney Assan
Selwyn Phixon-Owoo
Shirley Otu
Clients
Provided by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
ATC Towers Ghana Limited
AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited
Bank of Ghana
Ecobank Ghana
Ericsson AB Ghana
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd
Vitol Upstream Ghana Limited
Vodafone Ghana Ltd