Construction and Infrastructure Law

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Building Ghana’s Future. Protecting Your Investment.

At Ntrakwah & Co., we are one of Ghana’s most experienced law firms in construction and infrastructure law. For over four decades, we have advised contractors, developers, investors and public bodies on the legal frameworks that govern major construction projects, from procurement through completion and dispute resolution.

Our team combines deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts, Ghanaian procurement law and international construction standards with practical project experience. Whether you are building a hotel, a road or a power plant, we provide the contract drafting, risk management and dispute resolution expertise that keeps your project on track and within budget.

Our Construction & Infrastructure Services Include:

  • FIDIC contracts — drafting, reviewing and advising on contracts based on International Federation of Consulting Engineers standards
  • Construction contract negotiation, drafting and enforcement for both domestic and international projects
  • Construction procurement — bid preparation, tender documentation and compliance with Ghana’s procurement regulations
  • Regulatory advisory — permits, environmental approvals and land-use compliance for construction projects
  • Construction dispute resolution — arbitration and litigation over liquidated damages, performance bond guarantees, defects claims and payment disputes
  • Joint ventures and project finance structuring for major infrastructure developments
  • Employment and labour matters specific to construction workforces

Credentials That Set Us Apart:

  • The late Felix Ntrakwah, our founder, was a pioneering figure in Ghanaian business law whose leadership in corporate and commercial practice laid the foundation for our construction expertise. His legacy continues to guide our approach.
  • Kwadwo Ntrakwah, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), has deep experience in construction and investment arbitrations, including disputes under FIDIC contracts.
  • Nana Yaw Ntrakwah brings extensive experience in high-stakes disputes across multiple sectors, including construction and infrastructure.

Case Studies

Joint Venture Commercial and Residential Development:

For an architectural business engaged in the design and construction of commercial and residential apartments, our team of Kwadwo Gyasi Ntrakwah and Abena Ntrakwah-Mensah structured a joint venture worth over $30 million, providing legal advice and preparing the necessary documentation to bring the venture to completion.

Joint Venture Hotel Construction

Our team of Felix Ntrakwah, Nana Yaw Ntrakwah and Abena Ntrakwah-Mensah counselled a multi-million dollar African investment company financing the construction of a four-star hotel in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The team provided legal advice on the $35 million transaction and prepared all relevant agreements for the project financing.

FIDIC Contract Dispute

We successfully represented a contractor in an arbitration under a FIDIC contract concerning non-payment and the release of performance bonds, a result that protected the contractor’s financial stability and upheld contractual rights.

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Building Ghana’s Future. Protecting Your Investment.

At Ntrakwah & Co., we are one of Ghana’s most experienced law firms in construction and infrastructure law. For over four decades, we have advised contractors, developers, investors and public bodies on the legal frameworks that govern major construction projects, from procurement through completion and dispute resolution.

Our team combines deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts, Ghanaian procurement law and international construction standards with practical project experience. Whether you are building a hotel, a road or a power plant, we provide the contract drafting, risk management and dispute resolution expertise that keeps your project on track and within budget.

Our Construction & Infrastructure Services Include:

  • FIDIC contracts — drafting, reviewing and advising on contracts based on International Federation of Consulting Engineers standards
  • Construction contract negotiation, drafting and enforcement for both domestic and international projects
  • Construction procurement — bid preparation, tender documentation and compliance with Ghana’s procurement regulations
  • Regulatory advisory — permits, environmental approvals and land-use compliance for construction projects
  • Construction dispute resolution — arbitration and litigation over liquidated damages, performance bond guarantees, defects claims and payment disputes
  • Joint ventures and project finance structuring for major infrastructure developments
  • Employment and labour matters specific to construction workforces

Credentials That Set Us Apart:

  • The late Felix Ntrakwah, our founder, was a pioneering figure in Ghanaian business law whose leadership in corporate and commercial practice laid the foundation for our construction expertise. His legacy continues to guide our approach.
  • Kwadwo Ntrakwah, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), has deep experience in construction and investment arbitrations, including disputes under FIDIC contracts.
  • Nana Yaw Ntrakwah brings extensive experience in high-stakes disputes across multiple sectors, including construction and infrastructure.