Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Ghana
Band 1
About
Provided by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Bentsi-Enchill's Projects & Energy practice group combines in-depth industry knowledge and technical legal expertise to advise and assist with infrastructure, energy and natural resources transactions.
The team advises on legal, regulatory and practical issues and transactions in infrastructure involving railways, roads and ports and harbours, building and construction, real estate, aviation and aerospace, and shipping and maritime.
In energy, the team has worked on key upstream petroleum matters and has advised clients on all phases of project development; from structuring, due diligence, financing and regulatory matters and local content. It have also worked on many of the high-profile energy and natural gas deals in the downstream petroleum sector.
Bentsi-Enchill has unrivalled local knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting the mining industry and has worked on complex mineral exploration and mining deals involving the biggest mining players in Ghana and global and leading mining companies.
It also delivers seamless expertise on large-scale power projects, both in traditional electricity generation and in renewables such as solar, waste-to-energy and wind.
Chambers Review
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah (BELA) moves up the rankings this year and displays a well-reputed practice relating to oil and gas, power and mining. Its energy and infrastructure group advises a wide client base, ranging from private companies to banks and other financial institutions, and it is also recognised for counselling the government on high-stakes deals. The lawyers assist with an array of regulatory and compliance issues arising in the natural resources sector.
Work Highlights
- BELA advised Shelf Drilling on the decommissioning of the Saltpond offshore oilfield.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The advice is very accurate and they are available when needed. If the partner is not available, other team members have always been ready to answer."
"They are world-class in their ability to support on complex matters. They provide cogent advice and invaluable and practical input. The team is very good at providing advice in advance of deadlines and has always been available to follow up on discussions as required."
"One of the lawyers' key strengths is their thorough understanding of the mining industry and the national policy direction."
"The advice is very accurate and they are available when needed. If the partner is not available, other team members have always been ready to answer."
"They are world-class in their ability to support on complex matters. They provide cogent advice and invaluable and practical input. The team is very good at providing advice in advance of deadlines and has always been available to follow up on discussions as required."
"One of the lawyers' key strengths is their thorough understanding of the mining industry and the national policy direction."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Ashun debuts in the table this year and regularly handles high-value transactions, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects.
Seyram Dzikunu has extensive experience advising clients on a range of mandates in the oil and gas sector. She assists with concession agreements as well as financial and contractual matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Ghana
Members
Provided by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Head of Department
Elsie Osei-Agyekum
Godwin Nkrumah
Grace Mensa-Bonsu
Kesewaa Dufie Donyina
Rachel Apusiyene
Seth Asante
Head of Department
Head of Department
Theodosia Tandoh
Clients
Provided by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Aker Energy
AngloGold Ashanti (GH) Ltd
Degas Ltd
Government of Ghana
Investec Bank Ltd
Kosmos Energy Ghana HC
Maersk Drilling
Newmont Ghana Limited
Oxy Petroleum
PwC Ghana
Reall Limited
Societe Minerales de Bitumes(SMB)
Tullow Ghana Limited
Verdant Ltd
Vitol SA
Vivo Energy
Industries
Provided by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Aviation
maritime
mining
oil and gas
power
projects, construction and real estate
shipping