FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Ghana
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Chambers Review
Eight Geeks at Law is a well regarded technology-focused law firm in Ghana. The firm is known for its FinTech expertise, advising clients on issues surrounding mobile wallets, blockchain technology, digital payments and digital banking applications. The FinTech team also frequently acts for clients on investments and acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Eight Geeks advised Stellar Development Foundation on the legal regime in Ghana regarding non-custodial digital assets and crypto wallets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Eight Geeks are very thorough with its work and honestly very keen to see their clients succeed. The team frequently follows up with the client on the project it is working on."
"Eight Geeks truly understands technology and FinTech, beyond the law. The team has strong intellectual and academic credentials, in addition to an understanding of the regulatory environment."
"Eight Geeks is an experienced and nimble team that responds quickly with pragmatic advice. The team seems well-connected to local agencies and so can facilitate clarifications where necessary."
"The team is flexible and understands the Ghanaian start-up ecosystem. Its lawyers have shown dexterity in developing legal opinions."
"Eight Geeks has good relationships with the regulators, and knowledge of the different business models and strategies FinTechs use. The team also has deep knowledge of regulatory requirements."
"Eight Geeks are very thorough with its work and honestly very keen to see their clients succeed. The team frequently follows up with the client on the project it is working on."
"Eight Geeks truly understands technology and FinTech, beyond the law. The team has strong intellectual and academic credentials, in addition to an understanding of the regulatory environment."
"Eight Geeks is an experienced and nimble team that responds quickly with pragmatic advice. The team seems well-connected to local agencies and so can facilitate clarifications where necessary."
"The team is flexible and understands the Ghanaian start-up ecosystem. Its lawyers have shown dexterity in developing legal opinions."
"Eight Geeks has good relationships with the regulators, and knowledge of the different business models and strategies FinTechs use. The team also has deep knowledge of regulatory requirements."
Notable Practitioners
Emmanuel Saah is experienced in advising domestic and international clients looking to expand their FinTech operations and penetrate the Ghanaian market. He often provides legal support to clients onrestructurings and FinTech transactions.
"Emmanuel is very commercially-focused and is always looking for ways to ensure our interests are protected and promoted."
"Emmanuel demonstrated a deep knowledge of both the law and the market around financial technology.His constant availability to us was an essential part to the progression of the transaction."
"Emmanuel Saah has deep knowledge of the sector."