Infrastructure projects

Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah's infrastructure projects practice has an impressive track record in assisting with a broad range of complex matters. The team works closely with regulatory entities, as well as government bodies and local and multinational companies, and is well versed in handling matters from clients in the construction, real estate, aviation, railways, roads, ports and harbours sectors. Under the leadership of Seth Asante and Elizabeth Ashun, the group continues to advise on the financing, acquisitions, regulatory and contentious aspects of projects.

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Testimonials

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‘They have an excellent understanding of the local market and provide valuable insights across key legal sectors that are necessary in Projects and Infrastructure deals. The people are a delight to work with, always available to speak and offer guidance even when under extreme pressure.'
‘Elizabeth Ashun stands out. She's passionate and navigates complex issues in a dynamic and open-minded way. Her clear understanding of the client's needs coupled with her passion to get deals across the line makes her very innovative in finding practical solutions to complex deal challenges.'
'Seth Asante has always led the team with the right vision and we regard him highly for banking and finance aspects of Projects and Infrastructure. He is our go to person in Ghana. Clear thought process, clear solutions, absolute pleasure to work with! I always recommend Elizabeth and Seth to my colleagues and clients for Ghanaian work in a heartbeat.’
‘The Infrastructure Projects team at Bentsi-Enchill are fully across the issues that come up for international investors in the Ghana market. The team is able to give not only guidance on the law but its practical application too.’
‘Elizabeth Ashun is an experienced practitioner and gives clear and concise advice and guidance. The legal team demonstrated a strong learning spirit and were open to understanding our needs, tailoring the due diligence process to fit our specific requirements.’
‘Elizabeth's ability to simplify the legal process for us was impressive. Additionally, her willingness to engage with potential clients during the due diligence process was extremely valuable. Her skill in addressing legal questions without relying on legal jargon was remarkable.'

Key clients

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Ascent Solutions PTE Ltd Rock Africa Ltd
Degas Limited
Investec Bank Limited
Verdant
Government of Ghana (Ministry of Finance)
Boston Investment Limited (an Actis subsidiary)

Work highlights

Acted as consultant to PricewaterhouseCoopers in connection with the development, operations, maintenance and financing model for Ayidan Landfill.
Advised Degas Limited on carbon reduction and removal projects in Northern Ghana.
Acted as consultant to PricewaterhouseCoopers on matters concerning the development of the Eastern Railway Line.