ELC is an experienced and Boutique legal firm. The firm, provides an integrated business law service with a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers. The structure of the firm introduces a refreshing breath into the legal landscape of Ghana by offering the ability to harness a wide range of legal expertise for the benefit of its clients. The Firms work involves giving legal advice and issuing legal opinions on various facets of the law including comparative legal systems and the legal aspects of international contracts and on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Work done by ELC has taken various forms; mergers and acquisitions; corporate finance and securities; syndicated term loans, revolving credits, and subordinated loans; equity and quasi-equity; guarantees and indemnities and divestitures and miscellaneous post-execution compliance and maintenance tasks.
ELC has been extremely successful in working with officers in relevant government agencies to secure applicable licenses, permits, consents and approvals. It acknowledges that the Government and public sector is a sector that works within constraints and timetables, which are often different from those applicable to the private sector. Understanding these constraints are essential so that the right advice can be given and realistic judgements and relevant advice may be provided.
The Firm has also advised on the legal issues of proposed investments; giving legal advice on tax issues, mergers and joint ventures; representation and negotiation on behalf of client’s on the terms of the contract of works
ELC recognizes that whether you are a pension fund or private investor, or a property company or charity, investing in business in today’s competitive environment requires expert advice from legal advisers. From the choice of ownership vehicle and tax structure to concluding a successful negotiation or disposal strategy, we provide practical specialist advice underpinned by an understanding that enhancing and protecting income growth and capital value are key to investment success.
The firm prides itself on its cost effective approach to legal challenges facing its clients. We recognize that our clients need timely and practical advice that is comprehensive and current, and are dedicated to providing highly skilled legal services and advice that is sensitive to each of our clients’ unique requirements.
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ELC is comprised of members who have acquired rich and varied experience obtained from working in various spheres of legal practice. An added advantage of the firm is multi-jurisdictional legal qualification of its members. Immovable Assets Management being the second arm of the Firms business, brings to the fore a number of different and complex elements, such as site assembly agreements, planning, environmental, financial, construction pre-letting and onward sales and a number of different ‘players’ such as landowners, tenants, banks and funds all of which are carefully synchronized and managed to achieve a successful development. The firm utilizes the latest Information communication technology in its work. It also has a well-trained support staff.
ELC’s primary objective is to produce work of the highest international standard, always maintaining our growing reputation for excellence. We take great pains to avoid conflict of interest. We produce thoroughly researched, high calibre results in the shortest possible time and offer fearless representation of our clients. We are invaluable and reliable team players with an extensive network of contacts ready to cooperate and collaborate to achieve the maximal result.
Our practice is to develop a clear understanding of the business results that a client seeks, and then orient our efforts towards the efficient attainment of that result. We aim to develop a comprehensive understanding of the commercial objectives of our clients and this engenders a heightened sensitivity and pragmatic approach to the commercial realities faced by our clients.
Corporate and Business Law, Company Law and Contracts, Securities Exchange Laws and Regulations, Investment Laws, Mergers and Acquisitions, Taxation, Project Finance, Building and Engineering Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution & Litigation
ELC, we believe that excellence is not a fixed point but a continuous journey. We are committed to evolving with the dynamic legal landscape and consistently raising the bar in the quality of our services. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure that every client receives insightful, timely, and exceptional legal support tailored to their specific needs. Excellence is at the heart of everything we do — from our internal processes to our client relationships.
Trust is the foundation of our practice at ELC. We strive to build and maintain lasting relationships with our clients, partners, and stakeholders through transparency, reliability, and professionalism. As a dedicated legal partner, we earn the confidence of our clients by consistently delivering sound legal advice and dependable support they can count on.
ELC, we believe that excellence is not a fixed point but a continuous journey. We are committed to evolving with the dynamic legal landscape and consistently raising the bar in the quality of our services. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure that every client receives insightful, timely, and exceptional legal support tailored to their specific needs. Excellence is at the heart of everything we do — from our internal processes to our client relationships.