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Top Law Firms in Ghana 2026
Ghana's legal market features a mix of established local firms and international practices that advise on the country's most significant transactions. Here are the top law firms hiring in 2026, ranked by reputation, deal volume, and international recognition.
Tier 1 — Market Leaders
1. Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Headquarters: 4 Momotse Avenue, Adabraka, Accra
Founded: 1990
Size: ~40 lawyers (Ghana's largest firm)
Practice Areas: Corporate & Commercial, Banking & Finance, Energy & Natural Resources, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Intellectual Property
Notable: Member of Lex Mundi. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global. Ghana's go-to firm for major cross-border M&A transactions, project finance, and capital markets deals. Advised on landmark petroleum, mining, and telecoms transactions.
Careers: Offers structured pupillage and regular associate recruitment. View open positions
2. AB & David
Headquarters: Accra, Ghana (with offices across Africa)
Founded: 2000
Size: 50+ lawyers across 6 countries
Practice Areas: Energy & Natural Resources, Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Tax, Employment, Dispute Resolution
Notable: Pan-African firm with independent offices in Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. Known for energy sector work including major oil and gas transactions. Strong project finance and infrastructure practice.
Careers: Recruits associates and interns for its Accra and Kumasi offices. View open positions
3. Kimathi & Partners, Corporate Attorneys
Headquarters: 6 Airport Road, Airport Residential Area, Accra
Size: 15-30 lawyers
Practice Areas: M&A, Banking & Finance, Energy & Infrastructure, Projects, Dispute Resolution
Notable: Tier 1 ranked by Legal 500 in Banking, Finance, M&A, Commercial, Corporate, and Disputes. Counsels 9 Fortune 500 companies and over 40 global multinationals. Known as the most responsive law firm in Ghana.
Careers: Selective recruitment for associates with corporate experience. View open positions
Tier 2 — Established Practices
4. ENSafrica Ghana
Headquarters: 5th Floor, Vivo Place, Cantonments, Rangoon Lane, Accra
Founded: 2015 (Ghana office)
Practice Areas: Tax, Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Insolvency
Notable: Ghana office of Africa's largest law firm by headcount. Benefits from the ENS network spanning the continent. Strong tax advisory and banking practice.
Careers: Offers pupillage and associate positions. View open positions
5. Sam Okudzeto & Associates
Headquarters: Accra, Ghana
Founded: 1971
Size: 35+ lawyers
Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation, Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Arbitration, Employment
Notable: One of Ghana's pioneering corporate and commercial law practices. Founded by Senior Advocate Sam Okudzeto. Renowned dispute resolution practice with strong advocacy record before the Superior Courts.
Careers: Regular recruitment for litigation and corporate associates. View open positions
6. Fugar & Company
Headquarters: 2nd Floor, World Trade Centre, Independence Avenue, Accra
Founded: 1977
Practice Areas: Corporate & Commercial, Telecommunications, Energy & Mining, Banking, Capital Markets, Real Estate
Notable: Nearly five decades of commercial law practice. Strategically located in Accra's central business area. Clients span pharmaceuticals, telecoms, logistics, energy, and banking sectors.
Careers: Offers pupillage and associate positions. View open positions
Other Notable Firms
- Reindorf Chambers: Boutique corporate and commercial practice
- Kufuor, Atta-Kesson & Effah: General practice with litigation focus
- N. Dowuona & Company: Growing corporate firm
- Ansa-Asare & Co: Established commercial law practice
How to Get Hired at a Top Ghana Law Firm
Competition for positions at leading firms is strong. Key tips:
- Excel at the Ghana School of Law professional course
- Build practical experience during pupillage
- Develop expertise in high-demand areas like energy, banking, or M&A
- Network through the Ghana Bar Association and legal conferences
- Apply early — many firms recruit months in advance
Browse current openings at top Ghana law firms on LegalAlphabet Ghana.