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Bentsi-Enchill's Disputes practice group specialises in all areas of commercial and corporate litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The group’s practical knowledge of our client’s business problems puts it in a unique position to advise on preventative measures to avoid litigation, including dispute resolution at both the local and international levels. We assist clients in exploring mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolutions, where litigation is unavoidable. The Disputes practice is headed by our Senior Partner, Ace Anan Ankomah and Partners, Daad Akwesi, Golda Denyo, Gloria Cofie and Nania Owusu-Ankomah Sackey.



Recent Work Highlights

  • Representing a leading telecommunication company in the Supreme Court in a matter involving damages of about US $16 million.
  • Representing a client in a shareholder dispute with a damage claim of over US $ 1 million.
  • Representing a world-leading independent drilling contractor in the enforcement of an arbitral award issued in its favour in the UK.
  • Representing two foreign private equity investment funds in a shareholding dispute with a Ghanaian national in respect of a local company. 
  • Representing the receiver of a financial institution in a matter involving the recovery of an amount in excess of GHC1.4 billion.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Ghana
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Band 1
What the team is known for

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. The team assists clients from a variety of sectors such as banking and finance, mining and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomha represented Vodafone Ghana before the Supreme Court in a damages dispute over land trespassing claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ace A Ankomah
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Ace A Ankomah
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 1

Ace Ankomah is highly experienced in international arbitration, among other forms of dispute resolution. He assists clients with a range of cases, including fraud, employee dismissal matters and disputes in the oil and gas sector.

"He is very knowledgeable and responsive."

"He is a solid team leader."

Daad Akwesi
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Daad Akwesi
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 2

Daad Akwesi wins considerable recognition for her dispute resolution skills and moves up the rankings this year. She is highly knowledgeable in civil litigation and is regularly instructed by clients in the energy sector.

"Daad is very approachable and always ready to offer the needed services."

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Golda Denyo
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Up and Coming

Golda Denyo enters the rankings for the first time this year. She assists clients with employment and debt recovery cases as well as land disputes.

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Nania Owusu-Ankomah Sackey
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Up and Coming

Nania Owusu-Ankomah enters the rankings on the back of positive market feedback. She regularly represents clients in shareholder and contractual disputes. She also acts on international arbitration matters.

"Nania is very clear and gives us straightforward, relevant advice with a clear and full understanding of our needs."

"She is great at what she does."

Ranked Lawyers at
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

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Dispute Resolution

Ace A Ankomah
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Ace A Ankomah
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 1
Daad Akwesi
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Daad Akwesi
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 2
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Golda Denyo
U
Up and Coming
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Nania Owusu-Ankomah Sackey
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Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration & Mediation

Ace A Ankomah
Ace A Ankomah
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Members

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Ace A Ankomah

Ace A Ankomah

Head of Department

Benjamin Ebo Dantse

Daad Akwesi

Daad Akwesi

Head of Department

Gloria Cofie

Golda Denyo

Head of Department

Kwame Owusu Nkansah

Nania Owusu-Ankomah Sackey

Pappa Kweku Anan-Ankomah

Shirley Otu

Clients

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ATC Towers Ghana Limited

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited

Bank of Ghana

Ecobank Ghana

Ericsson AB Ghana

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd

Vitol Upstream Ghana Limited

Vodafone Ghana Ltd