Elite Ghana Law Firm N. Dowuona & Company Joins Prestigious Africa Legal Network (ALN)
ACCRA - N. Dowuona & Company, one of Ghana's elite corporate law firms, has joined the prestigious Africa Legal Network (ALN). The alliance connects Ghana's fastest-rising leading law firm with top-ranked independent practices across 15 of Africa's key markets.
Founded by NanaAma Botchway, N. Dowuona & Company has become a trusted leader in the Ghanaian legal market. The Firm entered the market with a bold ambition to redefine legal practice by leveraging international standards. Starting from scratch, the team has built the Firm with dedication and innovation, transforming it within 10 years into one of Ghana's top law firms. Their shared vision, dynamism, and legal intellect have driven the Firm’s growth and set new benchmarks in the country’s legal landscape. The Firm is top-ranked in Corporate & M&A, Infrastructure Projects and Banking and Finance. The Firm was also honoured as Law Firm of the Year (2023) by Chambers & Partners at the Chambers Africa Awards and has been shortlisted twice for Law Firm of the Year West Africa, by the African Legal Awards (2023 and 2024). The Firm’s exceptional calibre of work and the expertise of its lawyers have earned most of its Partners recognition in legal directories, with NanaAma, who is ranked and recognised as a tier 1 market leader in M&A, banking, finance, and infrastructure projects and top ranked by Chambers Global and the IFLR1000, leading the rankings, alongside other partners Gwendy Miranda Bannerman and Achiaa Akobour Debrah and International Transactions Advisor Alex Calloway, who are also highly regarded.
The Firm boasts extensive expertise across key practice areas and specialist skills in emerging and innovative fields. The team’s work is consistently recognised for its depth of knowledge and commitment to delivering comprehensive legal solutions. This strategic partnership reinforces ALN’s position as a leading provider of legal, business and advisory solutions across West Africa and the African Continent. N. Dowuona & Company now joins ALN Nigeria and ADNA (ALN firms in Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Morocco) enhancing the ALN’s reach and ability to provide seamless, in-depth legal expertise across West Africa. This partnership underscores the commitment of ALN and N. Dowuona & Company to support and shape Africa’s contribution to the global economy, providing clients with the legal support needed to succeed in a dynamic, evolving landscape.
N. Dowuona & Company brings to ALN its distinctive blend of deep local knowledge and sophisticated international practice that has earned it recognition as "the go-to firm in Ghana for high quality legal advice for international investors" (Chambers Global, 2022). The firm's rise to a top-tier position in under a decade reflects its unapologetic commitment to client service and its track record in complex cross-border matters.
The Firm's leadership team is excited about the benefits of this outstanding network for their exceptional team as well as their clients.
“We are very excited to join this network, it’s a natural progression in our firm's growth trajectory,” NanaAma Botchway, the firm’s managing partner enthused. We believe that joining ALN will greatly strengthen our ability to service our clients wherever they operate on the Continent."
"As African businesses become increasingly interconnected, we're ensuring our clients have seamless access to exceptional legal support across the continent,” noted Gwendy Bannerman, who heads the firm’s disputes practice.
“Joining the network is also a game changer for our talented team. We have always worked to give our lawyers the best on the job training and we're excited to build on this foundation by collaborating with like-minded firms across the continent to give our teams broader exposure and professional development opportunities,” said Achiaa Akobour Debrah, head of the firm’s banking and finance practice.
"Joining ALN is a fantastic platform for us to support our clients on cross-border transactions, as they pursue opportunities across multiple African jurisdictions. After many years advising on international transactions, I've seen first-hand how crucial seamless cross-border legal support can be. Joining forces with leading firms across Africa allows us to offer clients comprehensive coverage while maintaining the local expertise they need,” observed Alex Calloway, International Transaction Adviser – UK Counsel, at the firm.
ALN carefully selects its members based on strict criteria including technical expertise, client service standards, and market reputation. N. Dowuona & Company’s admission followed a rigorous evaluation process, confirming the firm's standing as a market leader in Ghana. The alliance also strengthens ALN's integrated West African coverage, connecting market-leading firms across both Anglophone and Francophone jurisdictions. Member firms are consistently top-ranked by Chambers Global and Legal 500 in their respective markets, offering clients coordinated access to Africa's most experienced legal teams.
"We are delighted to welcome on board the leading law firm in Ghana," comments Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman of ALN. "Adding N. Dowuona & Company's expertise enhances our pan-African alliance, offering clients the unique advantage of local insight and global reach to succeed in an ever-evolving market. Together, we empower our clients to achieve their commercial goals with ALN's hallmark of intellectual rigour, agility, and cross-border capabilities."
N. Dowuona & Company's decision to join the ALN will enhance ALN’s capabilities and standing in the Ghanaian market. It also builds on the solid foundation the Alliance has developed over the years for its pan-African offering. ALN continues to offer a unique blend of global skills, expertise and local know-how, based on collaboration between leading African law firms.
"We are confident that N. Dowuona & Company's joining ALN will strengthen and expand our services for clients in Ghana and across Africa. We are also deeply grateful to our clients and stakeholders, whose ongoing support has fuelled our growth. As the exclusive ALN firm in Ghana, N. Dowuona & Company will leverage the alliance's integrated approach to help clients seamlessly navigate business across the Continent," comments Karim Anjarwalla, ALN Board Director and Senior Partner, ALN Kenya.
N. Dowuona & Company’s addition marks an important step forward in ALN’s strategy to build a cohesive pan-African alliance of leading law firms. By combining local expertise with regional perspectives, ALN continues strengthening its commitment to delivering high-quality legal, business and advisory solutions that respond to Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities.
About ALN
ALN is an integrated alliance of the preeminent full-service corporate law firms in 15 African countries: Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. ALN also has a regional office in Dubai, UAE, which serves as a gateway to the Gulf region and beyond.
Together, ALN firms provide clients with seamless practical and business-focused legal, advisory and transactional services across Africa. The Alliance specialises in blending deep local knowledge and reach with sector-specific expertise, to successfully guide clients in navigating locally and across borders.
The Alliance specialises in blending deep local knowledge and reach with sector-specific expertise, to successfully guide clients in navigating locally and across borders. ALN has won several awards, including Africa Network/Alliance of the Year, in recognition of its legal innovation in cross-border transactions. Chambers Global has also consistently ranked ALN as Band 1 in the Leading Regional Law Firm Networks – Global Africa-wide category.
About N. Dowuona & Company | ALN Ghana
Founded in 2011, N. Dowuona & Company has rapidly established itself among Ghana's elite corporate law firms. Named Ghana Law Firm of the Year 2023 by Chambers and ranked Band 1 for corporate/commercial work, the Firm is praised for combining "broad international experience with a deep knowledge of the Ghanaian regulatory regime" (Legal 500). The Firm regularly advises on Ghana's most significant corporate transactions, serving as trusted counsel to international businesses, development finance institutions and leading Ghanaian corporates.
N. Dowuona & Company prioritises understanding and anticipating clients’ specificrequirements, tailoring its services accordingly. The Firm remains attuned to innovations in business as well as local and global political and economic developments, ensuring that these factors are carefully considered in providing sound legal advice.