The team at AELEX has a solid track record in assisting clients with energy transactions in the Ghanaian market. The group regularly acts for power, mining, oil, gas and renewable energy sector entities in gas and electricity transmission matters, energy and utilities finance, power purchase and tolling arrangements, to name a few areas. The department works closely with the firm's Nigerian practice to support clients on a broad range of energy and natural resources issues. Kwesi Dodi heads the practice; Theophilus Emuwa and Naa Asheley Ashittey are other key names to note. Soji Awogbade has left the firm.

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Key clients

  • Bristow Helicopters Ghana Limited
  • GOS Limited
  • SBM Offshore
  • TecAfrica Ghana Limited
  • Acteon Ghana Limited
  • Macquarie Bank
  • Modec Management Services

Work highlights

  • Advised a global energy company on its decision to liquidate its business in Ghana.
  • Advised the client on its multimillion-dollar investment and operations in Ghana’s energy sector.
  • Advised an international company on an investment in Ghana's lithium industry.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kwesi Dodi
AELEX

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kwesi Dodi

Other key lawyers

Theophilus Emuwa, Naa Asheley Ashittey