With Nana Adjoa Hackman and Ernest Kusi at the helm, the team at Africa Legal Associates advises on a broad range of contentious matters, including commercial litigation, labour and employment disputes, family law litigation and debt recovery matters. The group is also well place to advise on alternative dispute resolution strategies, such as arbitration and mediation.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team exhibits professionalism and is very thorough.’

  • ‘Gabby Otchere-Darko and Nana Adjoa Hackman are knowledgeable and competent. They are professional and pragmatic in approach.’

  • ‘Potential clients of this firm will find it comforting to know that they will be engaging highly competent professionals in a very congenial yet business like environment.'

  • 'The firm's close attention to client’s needs , the transparency of their billing , and diversity in their staffing position are excellent and would place them in the upper ten percentile of the local Ghanaian law practice and particularly dispute resolution practice. The accessibility of the key professionals and Partners to clients is unique.’

  • ‘The professionalism, depth of knowledge and the soundness of advice, quality of briefs and opinions make the firm stand out among peers.  Mansa Williams merits mention and commendation. Their stand out qualities also include their attention to detail and regular check on matters pertaining to client satisfaction .’

  • ‘ALA will have time to sit with you to understand the dispute and make sure both parties are treated fairly and both are happy.'

Key clients

  • Ghana National Gas Company Ltd
  • HDF SAS
  • Empire Builders Limited
  • West Blue Ghana Limited
  • Empire Cement Ghana Limited
  • A-Z Petroleum Limited
  • Boris B’s Farms and Veterinary Supplies Ghana Ltd
  • Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Company Ltd. (IPMC)
  • Gold Coast Refinery Ltd
  • Ecobank Ghana PLC

Work highlights

  • Represented Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. in an appeal before the Supreme Court of Ghana.
  • Representing Empire Builders Limited in litigation against the Nungua Stool and TopKings Enterprise Limited relating to the ownership of 200 acres of land.
  • Acting for Empire Cement Ghana Limited in multiple disputes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nana Adjoa Hackman, Ernest Kusi

Other key lawyers

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Mansa Williams