ENSafrica has an impressive track record in handling some of Ghana's major infrastructure projects. Under the leadership of Paa Kwesi Morrison, the team provides advice on all advisory and transactional aspects pertaining to projects, and is recognised for its expertise in handling instructions from the coal, electricity, solar, hydro, liquefied natural gas, nuclear, and oil and gas sectors. Cross-border work is another key pillar of strength for the department. Rachel Dagadu regularly acts for multinational banks and oil and energy companies.

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Key clients

  • Mota-Engil Africa
  • Stanbic Bank Ghana LTD
  • KBC Bank NV
  • African Export-Import Bank
  • The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
  • FirstRand Bank Limited, RMB International (Mauritius) Ltd
  • Standard Chartered Bank

Work highlights

  • Advised the client on a $750m financing issued to the Government of Ghana to finance payments in connection with 15 projects.
  • Advised the client in connection with a buyer’s credit facility agreement issued to the Republic of Ghana to finance the construction of a water treatment plant in the Tarkwa district.
  • Advised Mota-Engil Africa on matters pertaining to the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Accra-Tema Motorway Extension Project.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paa Kwesi Morrison

Other key lawyers

Rachel Dagadu