Linklaters is active in a range of corporate, financial and contentious matters in Ghana. Under the leadership of Paris-based Justin Faye, the team often acts as counsel to clients in the oil and gas, mining, power, consumer goods, telecoms and sports sectors in the country. The group is also strong in handling mandates from entities in the commodities space. Robert Cleaver, who is based in the firm’s London office, has an excellent reputation for his experience in advising on M&A and equity capital markets matters, and Singapore-based Adrian Fisher is well versed in handling technology transactions and data privacy matters. Andrew Jones has retired from practice.
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Key clients
- Helios Towers PLC
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Gold Fields Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Helios Towers PLC and its subsidiaries on a $600m term loan and a $90m revolving credit facility with The Standard Bank of South Africa.
- Advised the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) in connection with its issuance of a seven-year $100m, principal-protected Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond.
- Advised Gold Fields on the divestment of a 45% stake in the Asanko gold mine in Ghana to joint venture partner Galiano Gold for $170m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Justin Faye