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Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Ghana


Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

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Bentsi-Enchill's Projects & Energy practice group combines in-depth industry knowledge and technical legal expertise to advise and assist with infrastructure, energy and natural resources transactions.

 

The team advises on legal, regulatory and practical issues and transactions in infrastructure involving railways, roads and ports and harbours, building and construction, real estate, aviation and aerospace, and shipping and maritime.

 

In energy, the team has worked on key upstream petroleum matters and has advised clients on all phases of project development; from structuring, due diligence, financing and regulatory matters and local content. It have also worked on many of the high-profile energy and natural gas deals in the downstream petroleum sector.

 

Bentsi-Enchill has unrivalled local knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting the mining industry and has worked on complex mineral exploration and mining deals involving the biggest mining players in Ghana and global and leading mining companies.

 

It also delivers seamless expertise on large-scale power projects, both in traditional electricity generation and in renewables such as solar, waste-to-energy and wind. 

Clients (16)

  • Newmont Ghana Limited
  • Tullow Ghana Limited
  • Vitol SA
  • AngloGold Ashanti (GH) Ltd
  • Vivo Energy
  • Aker Energy
  • Kosmos Energy Ghana HC
  • Oxy Petroleum
  • Maersk Drilling
  • Reall Limited
  • Societe Minerales de Bitumes(SMB)
  • PwC Ghana
  • Verdant Ltd
  • Degas Ltd
  • Government of Ghana
  • Investec Bank Ltd

Industries (7)

  • mining
  • power
  • projects, construction and real estate
  • oil and gas
  • Aviation
  • maritime
  • shipping

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Projects & Energy - Ghana

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah (BELA) has a well-respected practice relating to oil and gas, power and mining. Its team advises a broad client base, ranging from private companies to banks and other financial institutions, and it is also recognised for counselling the Ghanaian government on high-stakes deals. The lawyers assist with an array of regulatory and compliance issues arising in the natural resources sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Betsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah advised Gloriafields on its proposed establishment of a subsidiary to trade oil products.

Strengths

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  • Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah is very knowledgeable on applicable law and procedural rules. Its team also has a wealth of experience.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • The firm has a strong understanding of the business environment in Ghana, is very strategic and offers well-considered advice.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Its lawyers are quick to respond, service-minded and pragmatic. They are responsive and provide a quick turnaround of documents.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • I can trust Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah on anything. The firm understands the client's vision and embraces it as if it was its own.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Elizabeth Ashun
    Band 2Elizabeth Ashun

    Elizabeth Ashun

    Elizabeth Ashun regularly handles high-value transactions and financing mandates, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects.

    • She has exposure and experience. She is good at adapting to the local context and is flexible and knowledgeable.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • She is always on-point, very smart, pleasant and knowledgeable to deal with.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Seth  Asante
    Band 3Seth  Asante

    Seth Asante

    Seth Asante assists clients with a range of energy mandates including financing transactions as well as corporate and regulatory matters. He is also well placed to advise on real estate mandates.

    • Seth Asante is an extremely knowledgeable and commercially savvy lawyer.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • He has so much experience and power when he speaks. What I love is his ability to command all parties in the room in terms of representing us.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Seyram Dzikunu
    Band 3Seyram Dzikunu

    Seyram Dzikunu

    Seyram Dzikunu has extensive experience advising clients on a range of mandates in the oil and gas sector. She assists with concession agreements as well as financial and contractual matters.

    • Seyram Dzikunu is an expert in energy mandates. She is very easy to work with and extremely clever.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Seyram is spot-on. She is very proactive and on top of her work.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

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