About

Provided by AB & David

Corporate & Finance:

AB & David’s Corporate and Finance practice has an unparalleled and wide range of experience covering investment, the AfCFTA, capital markets, corporate, finance, mergers & acquisitions, business establishment, compliance, trade finance, project finance, banking, loans, tax and infrastructure development.

Among many market-leading deals, the firm has advised: 

■ Loan syndication of eleven (11) banks to provide funding for a major telecoms operator in Africa 

■ Merger of Millicom International and Bharti Airtel (Tigo Ghana and Airtel Ghana) to create the country’s second largest mobile network operator. 

■ Acquisition by Aker Energy AS of the Hess Corporation interest in the Deep-water Tano Cape Three Points block 

■ Refinancing of the John Agyekum-Kufuor floating, production, storage and offloading (“FPSO”) platform, also involving Islamic finance by Yinson Holdings 

■ Financing the restructuring of a major oil refinery in West Africa by Ecobank 

■ Financing of the Tamale International Airport, Ghana 

■ Acquisition of shares in Kingdom 5-KR-144, the sole shareholder of KH1 Ghana, owner of the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel. 

■ Financing of port expansion project in Ghana

Key Clients: 

Aker Energy 

Yinson 

Standard Chartered Bank UK 

Quantum Global 

ABSA

FMO 

Actis 

Helios 

China Development Bank 

AATIF/Deutsche Bank 

Millicom

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Ghana

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

AB & David is a highly regarded full-service law firm with a significant practice in the corporate space. Its Accra-based team of skilled lawyers advises clients on a broad spectrum of transactional matters such as corporate restructurings, acquisitions and general commercial mandates. The law firm also often assists with financing mandates.

Work Highlights

  • AB & David advised Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation on transactional mandates including due diligence as well as the establishment of SPV and joint venture agreements for a mining project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Isabel Boaten
E
Isabel Boaten
E
Eminent Practitioners

Isabel Boaten is the firm's managing partner and has experience advising clients on an array of corporate matters, including cross-border acquisitions and regulatory compliance mandates.

Isabel Boaten is a tough negotiator who demonstrates good communication, adaptability and a willingness to find mutually beneficial solutions.

Ferdinand Adadzi
2
Ferdinand Adadzi
2
Band 2

Ferdinand Adadzi has a wealth of experience in banking and finance mandates in Ghana. He is experienced in handling loan facilities, refinancing mandates and conversion of debt issues. His experience encompasses acquisition and project finance.

He is very knowledgeable and possesses the capacity to deliver under tight timelines and challenging circumstances.

Mina Quist-Therson
2
Mina Quist-Therson
2
Band 2

Mina Quist-Therson has extensive experience advising both local and international clients on loan security and syndicated loan facilities. She is capable of assisting borrowers and lenders with project finance and further assists clients with regulatory mandates.

Vera Owusu Osei
3
Vera Owusu Osei
3
Band 3

Vera Owusu Osei demonstrates wide experience in M&A transactions, corporate restructuring and general commercial mandates. She is further experienced in compliance and general regulatory advice, acting for local and international clients.

Sena Abla Agbekoh
U
Sena Abla Agbekoh
U
Up and Coming

Sena Abla Agbekoh is an experienced partner capable of assisting clients with corporate mandates including compliance and tax matters. She is additionally well placed to handle cross-border transactions.

Her opinions and support are wonderful in helping us resolve any issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
AB & David

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Ghana

Banking & Finance

Ferdinand Adadzi
2
Ferdinand Adadzi
2
Band 2
Mina Quist-Therson
2
Mina Quist-Therson
2
Band 2
Corporate/Commercial

Isabel Boaten
E
Isabel Boaten
E
Eminent Practitioners
Vera Owusu Osei
3
Vera Owusu Osei
3
Band 3
Sena Abla Agbekoh
U
Sena Abla Agbekoh
U
Up and Coming