Overview:
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah is a leading full-service law firm in Ghana with in-depth expertise and experience in providing first-rate legal services for international and local clients in all sectors of the economy.
We are well-recognised for our leadership and stand out for providing commercially relevant legal services and innovative solutions to our clients.
What drives us is our long-term commitment to providing legal services with the highest level of professionalism and quality, as well as building our teams to help our clients succeed and take advantage of the right opportunities.
Practice Areas
- Corporate Commercial
- Disputes
- Energy and Infrastructure
- Financial Institutions & Capital Markets
- Banking And Finance
- Capital Markets
- Consumer Electronics
- Data Protection
- Employment
- Financial Services Regulatory
- Gaming
- Healthcare
- Intellectual Property
- M&A
- Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Power
- Tax
- Funds
- Arbitration
- Projects, Construction And Real Estate
- Technology
- Manufacturing
Highlights:
Seth Asante
Seth Asante is a highly regarded lawyer in the Ghanaian corporate market. He is sought after for his expertise in finance matters and represents financial institutions, including banks and investment funds. He also offers substantial experience in capital markets.
“He understands the complexities of transactions and how best to balance regulatory and commercial aspects.”- Chambers Global, 2023.
He is very strong, very commercially aware and has a problem-solving approach.” – Chambers Global, 2023.
Frank Nimako Akowuah
“Frank Nimako Akowuah has a great understanding of complex financial structuring. He is able to look at complex matters and advise on the best way forward taking into consideration all points, and especially commercial aspects.”. – Chambers Global, 2023.
“Frank is on top of key business issues and has provided the required support.” – Chambers Global, 2023.
Ace Anan Ankomah
‘’Ace Ankomah is highly experienced in international arbitration, among other forms of dispute resolution. He additionally assists clients with shareholder disputes and contractual claims’’- Chambers Global, 2023
“Ace Ankomah is a brilliant and experienced lawyer who provides innovative solutions.”- Chambers Global, 2023
Daad Akwesi
Daad Akwesi wins considerable recognition for her dispute-resolution skills. She is highly knowledgeable in civil litigation and is regularly instructed by clients in the energy sector.
“Daad Akwesi is an astute lawyer with excellent conflict resolution skills.”- Chambers Global, 2023.
Achievements
In the last 1-3 years:
Chambers Global
Only Band 1 firm in all the Ghana Practice Areas International & Cross Border Capabilities– Spotlight firm
10 Ranked lawyers
Legal 500
Tier 1 in all the Ghana Practice Areas
2 Hall of Fame Lawyers
3 Leading Individuals
13 Ranked Lawyers
IFLR1000
Tier 1 in all the Ghana Practice Areas
4 Market Leaders
8 Ranked lawyers
National Law firm of the year– 2022, 2024, 2025
IFLR Africa Awards
National Law firm of the year-2024
Chambers Global
Law firm of the year, Ghana – 2024
Who’s Who Legal
Tax Team of the year- 2025
Law firm of the year, Ghana – 2022
Capital Markets team of the year, Africa – 2023
Africa Legal Awards
Ghana Tax Disputes team of the year- 2025
Impact Case of the Year- 2025
ITR Tax EMEA Awards
In general:
- Advised ESLA PLC on a tax receivables-backed bond issuance programme and listing of bonds on the Ghana Fixed Income Market. This is currently the largest bond programme on the Ghanaian market.
- Acted for Ghana Amalgamated Trust Plc on a proposed initial public offer and listing of shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
- Acted for Daakye Trust Plc on a tax receivables-backed bond issuance programme and listing of bonds on the Ghana Fixed Income Market.
- Advised on MTN Ghana on an initial public offer and listing of shares.
- Advised First Bank Nigeria on the acquisition of all the shares in International Commercial Bank Group’s banking subsidiaries in Ghana, Guinea, Senegal, Gambia and Sierra Leone.
- Advised Fidelity Bank Ghana Ltd on an equity capitalisation by way of private placement of shares with Amethis Africa Finance Limited, Edmond de Rothschild Europportunities II S.C.A., SICAR, Edmond de Rothschild Europportunities II FCPR and KTH Africa Investments.
- General legal representation for Kosmos and advising on Jubilee and TEN fields.
- Advised Aker Energy on general operations and the development of the Pecan field.
- Advised Tullow energy on general operations and tax disputes with the Ghana Revenue Authority.
- Advised Afreximbank on due diligence for the construction of a floating dry dock at Takoradi Port.
- Advised Boston Investment Limited on the sale of One Airport Square, Accra.
- Ghana counsel in connection with the proposed sale of the entire issued shares of a global agricultural commodities merchant and processing company in Ghana
- Ghana counsel on the sale of a major retailer in Ghana.
- Ghana counsel on a global environment, health and safety mapping project for an international petroleum company.
- Represented an international venture capital fund in a dispute involving sovereign bonds issued by the Republic of Argentina in New York. This matter led to the headline arrest of the Frigata Libertad in Ghana and ultimately a US$1.2 billion settlement.
- Represented a leading multinational mining company in Ghana as local counsel in an investor arbitration before ICSID.
- Represented a mining company in arbitration proceedings relating to a contract dispute with a mining services company involving claims in excess of US$ 8 million.
- Represented an international software company in an international arbitration against the Government of Ghana regarding a breach of contract in which the client was awarded over GH¢197.5 million (approximately US $87.2 million at the time) in damages.
- Representing a client in an international energy company in international arbitration and local litigation against the Government of Ghana regarding breach of a Power Purchase Agreement in which the client was awarded the equivalent of US$12 million in damages.
Client feedback:
“Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah is highly regarded in the Ghanian market for its established track record in handling a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. The team regularly handles M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate takeovers, and is widely known for its strength in assisting international clients with the divestment and restructuring of local subsidiaries”
Tier 1 Firm in Corporate, Commercial and M&A
The Legal 500, 2024
“Knowledge of local capital market framework and ability to structure innovative products to provide client solutions.
“The team was exceptionally innovative in idea generation and problem-solving.”
Tier 1 – Capital Markets
IFLR 1000, 2024
“Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah is a market-leading law firm renowned for its strong experience in dispute resolution, including litigation and international arbitration. The disputes department possesses knowledge across a range of contentious matters including those relating to employment and debt recovery.”
Band 1 – Dispute Resolution
Chambers Global, 2025
‘’[Bentsi-Enchill] has 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.’’
“Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah displays a well reputed practice relating to oil and gas, power and mining. Its energy and infrastructure group advises a wide client base, ranging from private companies to banks counselling the government on high-stakes deals.”
Band 1 Firm in Projects & Energy
Chambers Global, 2025
“Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah is without a doubt the market leader. Their knowledge depth, capacity for innovation, attention to detail and commercial acumen are unrivalled. The firm also has significant bench strength which ensures that they can be depended upon to deliver in a timely manner.”
Tier 1 Firm in Banking and Finance
The Legal 500, 2024
“The financial institutions and capital markets team is the best in the business. They combine technical excellence with industry knowledge and experience, as well as practical advice. They support transactions from conception stages to beyond closing.”
Tier 1 Firm in M&A
IFLR1000, 2024
‘’The ‘excellent’ corporate and commercial team at Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah has an excellent track record in assisting Ghanaian and multinational companies, entrepreneurs, non-profit organisations and family businesses with a range of matters.’’
Tier 1 Firm in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal500, 2025
