About

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ENSafrica’s dedicated corporate commercial team is the largest in Africa and services leading clients across the full spectrum of business mergers and major deals on the continent.

As such, we regularly partner with specialists across the firm, meaning that we are able to assist with all aspects of all matters across all sectors in all African jurisdictions, ensuring that your legal requirements are handled quickly and seamlessly.

By adding financial, tax, competition, regulatory and employment law expertise to our offering, we have become known for our value-generating role in corporate restructuring and commercial contracts in industries as varied as mining, energy, retail and telecommunications. 

Our wide range of clients from the public and private sectors includes large listed companies,  multinational corporations, international agencies, state-owned enterprises, government departments and non-governmental organisations.

Recent work highlights:

  • Acquisition of Eaton Ghana by ATC and the subsequent transfer of Eaton Ghana from ATC to Ghana BV.
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC) and IFC Asset Management Company disposed of its shares of 14.1% in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“ETI”) to Arise B.V.
  • Acquisition of a Micro Credit Company in Ghana by Channel VAS DMCC.
  • Acquisition of the water business of a leading Ghanaian bottled water manufacturing company by a global beverage company.
  • Disposal of shares by a global bank in its Ghanaian subsidiary.



Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Ghana

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

ENS is a highly regarded corporate law firm that is actively involved in transactions relating to foreign investments, corporate restructurings and M&A. Its Accra-based corporate and commercial group also advises on capital markets mandates. The lawyers are well versed in employment law and regulatory matters, and clients benefit from access to the firm's wider African network.

Work Highlights

  • ENS advised SanlamAllianz on mergers involving some of its subsidiaries, including the restructuring of specific entities and related regulatory approvals.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paa Kwesi Morrison
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Paa Kwesi Morrison
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Band 1
Paa Kwesi Morrison is a highly experienced lawyer advising on a range of banking and finance matters, including acquisition financing and refinancing mandates. He is adept at advising both domestic and international lenders.

His responsiveness, clarity of thought and ability to simplify complex issues make him a trusted adviser we can rely on, particularly in high-stakes situations.

Amina Kaguah
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Amina Kaguah
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Band 2

Amina Kaguah is acknowledged for her broad commercial practice. She assists clients with incorporations, acquisitions and fund structuring mandates.

Amina Kaguah is highly diligent and thoughtful in her approach and always delivers with professionalism. Her calm and steady demeanour makes her a reassuring presence on complex matters.

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Rachel Dagadu
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Band 2
Rachel Dagadu acts for domestic and international financial institutions on acquisition finance, export credit facilities and capital markets mandates.

Rachel Dagadu is a solid and reliable lawyer.

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Nana Yaa Ahmed
3
Band 3

Nana Yaa Ahmed assists clients with private equity and M&A transactions in the technology, telecommunications and energy sectors.

Nana Yaa Ahmed is highly responsive, commercially astute and consistently provides sound and practical advice.

Nana Yaa Ahmed consistently seeks opportunities to add value to our business.

One of her greatest strengths is her ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and accessible way, which makes decision-making much easier.

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Patricia Jane Mumuni
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Band 3

Patricia Jane Mumuni assists clients with M&A mandates across the energy, mining, technology and insurance sectors.

Patricia Jane Mumuni demonstrates a critical understanding of corporate and commercial transactions and provides timely advice which meets our business needs.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Ghana

Banking & Finance

Paa Kwesi Morrison
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Paa Kwesi Morrison
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Band 1
2
Rachel Dagadu
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Band 2
Corporate/Commercial

Amina Kaguah
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Amina Kaguah
2
Band 2
3
Nana Yaa Ahmed
3
Band 3
3
Patricia Jane Mumuni
3
Band 3

Members

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