Led by Paa Kwesi Morrison, the first-rate team at ENSafrica is well regarded for its cross-border work across the continent, handling the full spectrum of banking and finance matters. The group has particular expertise in the IT, telecoms, real estate, agriculture, energy, mining, aviation and manufacturing sectors, and regularly assists a broad range of financial institutions and regional and international companies with structuring deals. Trade finance is another key pillar of strength for the practice. The department is also recognised for its strength in assisting local authorities, major corporates and financial institutions with capital markets matters. Rachel Dagadu specialises in project finance work.
Testimonials
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- 'The ENS Ghana finance practice is well established and able to service every imaginable financial need, including in specialist areas like derivatives transactions. I rank them highly for their depth and consistency.'
- 'Paa Kwesi Morisson is a figure of authority in the Ghanaian finance law fraternity. Rachel Dagudu is a very competent upcoming partner.'
- 'They are responsive and technically excellent.'
- 'Paa Kwesi Morrison is sharp, quick to the point and knows the market backwards.'
- 'A solid, trustworthy and responsive team. This is what I am looking for when it comes to foreign counsel.'
Key clients
- EDFI Management Company SA
- Komatsu Financial Europe NV
- FirstRand Bank Limited
- RMB International (Mauritius) Ltd
- The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
- Stanbic Bank Ghana LTD
- Deutsche Bank
- Stanbic Bank Ghana LTD
- International Finance Corporation
- Ghana International Bank Plc
- The Standard Bank of South Africa
- Africa Global Trade Finance Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Plc
- Rand Merchant Bank
- Perenti Global Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the Standard Bank of South Africa on restructuring an existing loan facility of $306m to subsidiaries of Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited across Africa.
- Advised African Export Import Bank on a $750m financing to the Government of Ghana to finance payment of fees and expenses arising from projects.
- Advising KBC Bank NV in connection with a $78m loan facility to the Government of Ghana to finance the Tarkwa Water Project.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paa Kwesi Morrison