Elizabeth is a Partner in the Energy and Infrastructure practice group and is a dual qualified UK and Ghanaian lawyer. She advises on a wide range of transactions in the infrastructure and real estate sectors.
Elizabeth’s clients include Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund, Ministry of Finance, African Export-Import Bank, Team Engineering S.p.A, Verdant Ventures Manco Limited, A.P. Moller Capital, Grit Real Estate Income Group, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Platinum Properties Limited and Devtraco Builders Limited.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Business & Law) from London Guildhall University, a Diploma in Legal Practice from BPP Law School and a Qualifying Certificate in Law (QCL) from the Ghana School of Law (2014). She is a member of the Ghana Bar Association and the Senior Courts of England and Wales.
Testimonials
“Elizabeth Ashun…regularly handles high-value transactions, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects.”- Chambers Global, Projects & Energy, 2025
“Elizabeth Ashun is a very experienced professional who adds value.”- Chambers Global, Projects & Energy, 2025
“Elizabeth Ashun stands out. She’s passionate and navigates complex issues in a dynamic and open-minded way. Her clear understanding of the client’s needs coupled with her passion to get deals across the line makes her very innovative in finding practical solutions to complex deal challenges.”- The Legal 500, Infrastructure Projects, 2025
“Elizabeth’s ability to simplify the legal process for us was impressive. Additionally, her willingness to engage with potential clients during the due diligence process was extremely valuable. Her skill in addressing legal questions without relying on legal jargon was remarkable.”- The Legal 500, Infrastructure Projects, 2025
“Elizabeth Ashun is an experienced practitioner and gives clear and concise advice and guidance.” – The Legal 500, Infrastructure Projects, 2025
‘’Elizabeth Ashun has been the “go to” person in my dealings with the firm. Her responsiveness and feedback are impressive”- The Legal 500, Infrastructure Projects, 2023
“She is amiable and focused on solving deal issues swiftly.” – IFLR 1000, 2023
Rankings and Awards
Band 2 in Projects and Energy- Chambers Global, 2025
Next Generation Partner in Infrastructure Projects-The Legal 500, 2025
Rising Star Partner – IFLR1000, 2024
- Sub-consultant legal advisor to Team Engineering SpA, in connection with the Ghana-Burkina Interconnectivity Railway Project.
- Sub-consultant legal advisor to PwC Ghana in connection with the feasibility study for the development of the Eastern Railway Line in Ghana.
- Sub-consultant legal advisor to Deloitte in connection with drafting a PPP Framework Agreement and model bidding documents for the Ministry of Finance.
- African Export-Import Bank in connection with the construction of a marine dry dock at the Takoradi Port.
- Verdant Ventures Manco Limited in connection with the development of a diplomatic residential development.
- Acting for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in numerous construction and real estate matters.
- Acting for Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) in connection with the construction of an upscale hospitality project.
- Acted as legal advisor to lenders in connection with the construction of commercial office blocks.
- Acted for a sponsor in connection with an arterial road project to support the expansion of the Tema Port and Harbour.
- Acted as sub-consultant legal advisor to Deloitte Ghana and Vision Consult in connection with the feasibility study for the development of the Volta Lake Inland Water Transport System.
- Ghana’s Energy, Extractives & Infrastructure Outlook 2025
- Ghana’s Energy , Extractives & Infrastructure Outlook 2024
- Foreign Investment Restrictions – Ghana Chapter, Lex Mundi
- Insolvency and Business Restructuring – Ghana Chapter, Lex Africa, 2020
- The Future Lies across a railway line – contributor to Article on behalf of Lex Africa 2019
- PPP Bill expected to be passed in Ghana: Co-authored with Pinsent Masons – 2018
- Franchising in Africa 2017 Legal and Business Considerations – Ghana Chapter Kendal H. Tyre, Jr.
- The Government Procurement Review, Fifth Edition 2017 – Ghana Chapter Law Business Research.
- Franchising in Africa 2016 Legal and Business Considerations – Ghana Chapter Kendal H. Tyre, Jr.
- The Government Procurement Review, Fourth Edition 2016 – Ghana Chapter Law Business Research.
- PPP Framework in Ghana – Addleshaw Goddard – Africa Group Newsletter
- The Government Procurement Review, Third Edition 2015 – Ghana Chapter Law Business Research.
- Franchising in Africa 2014 Legal and Business Considerations – Ghana Chapter Kendal H. Tyre, Jr.
- The Government Procurement Review, Second Edition 2014 – Ghana Chapter Law Business Research
