Sam Okudzeto & Associates

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Our work spans across various sectors of the Ghanaian economy. We have a firm grasp and understanding of our clients’ business, giving us an informed approach in our legal advisory services.

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Sam Okudzeto & Associates is one of the pioneers in corporate and commercial legal practice in Ghana.

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Sam Okudzeto SENIOR PARTNER

Victoria Barth MANAGING PARTNER

Eric Mensah PARTNER

Esine Okudzeto DEPUTY MANAGING PARTNER

Isaac Ofosu-Boateng PARTNER

Dominic Brenya-Otchere PARTNER

Melisa Amarteifio PARTNER

Benedicta Akita SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Nana Akosua Korankye-Ankrah SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Darkoa Akrofi-Amanor SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Nana Osei Adutwum SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Isaac Aburam Lartey SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Ruthanne Mills-Tetteh ASSOCIATE

Dr. Edem Okudzeto SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Ernestina Otu ASSOCIATE

Esther Addai ASSOCIATE

Prince Asafo-Adjei ASSOCIATE

Obaapa Aboagye-Otchere ASSOCIATE

Naa Adorkor Addo ASSOCIATE

Sam Okudzeto & Associates Otswe Close, Osu Ako Adjei Behind Lowe Lintas F - 122/4 Accra, Ghana

Email: info@senachambers.com Telephone: +233 302 668 114

Post Pupillage Lawyers:We rarely hire Post Pupillage Lawyers. However, we pride ourselves in dynamism and adaptability and so, when there is a vacancy, we will fill it. Individuals who share our culture and values are encouraged to apply.

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At SO&A we have a unique work culture. We operate as a family and as such, we like to attract, retain, and groom our lawyers from the start of their legal careers. The SO&A family is a diverse one. Despite our differences however, we are united by ambition, drive, upholding ethical standards in the legal profession and the desire to seek the best interest of each of our clients. We foster a working environment based on mutual respect and collaboration where everyone is entrusted to do their very best to the standard, we all share and have come to be known for. However, as important as that work is, we prioritize work-life balance. Our primary goal is to train well-rounded individuals who are enthusiastic, driven, and confident. Are you interested in becoming a part of our team? Join us!

Stage 2:Let us meet youIn-person/ Zoom meeting with the Recruitment Team (Hint: come prepared)Aptitude test (Legal version)

Business Professionals:The legal team is nothing without support staff. We have a formidable backbone comprising of dedicated company secretaries, administrative personnel, an accountant, and clerks. There is currently no vacancy in this department.

Interns & Pupils:At SO&A, you will work on fast-paced, cutting-edge projects from the start of your career. You will gain client exposure early on with the aim to integrate undergraduate or law school studies with real-life practice.

Criteria for SelectionLLB Degree (for interns, pupils, and post pupillage lawyers)QCL (for pupils and post-pupillage lawyers)Relevant Soft and Technical Skills

Sam Okudzeto & Associates is one of the pioneers in corporate and commercial legal practice in Ghana. With over 35 lawyers, the firm has acquired wide international exposure and standing by the membership of its lawyers in the following organizations: International Bar Association (IBA), Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), American Bar Association (ABA), American Arbitration Association, New York State Bar Association, The London Court of International Arbitration, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The firm was founded in 1971 by Sam Okudzeto, a veteran practitioner and one of the few lawyers to be awarded the title of Senior Advocate of Ghana (SAG). This is a title awarded as a mark of excellence to members of the legal profession who have distinguished themselves as advocates and academics. The firm advises and provides consultancy services in several practice areas including corporate and commercial, mining and mineral law, industrial and labour law, international trade and investment, petroleum oil and gas, intellectual property, patents and trademarks, corporate banking, securities, debt recovery, property and real estate transactions, mergers and acquisition, tax advisory services, aviation, and maritime law. The firm is also reputed for its Dispute Resolution Practice which comprises civil litigation for both private individuals, corporate and government entities, and the application of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms, such as Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration. Sam Okudzeto & Associates boasts of an ultra-modern library, fully equipped and updated with the most current law reports for legal research, as well as an ICT facility. With 50 years of existence within the Ghanaian legal space, the firm has developed a reputation for the provision of responsive, ethical and excellent legal service in the country. At SOA, we offer a result-oriented legal service with an aim at maximizing client satisfaction without compromising on professionalism and ethical standards.

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4. Mergers and Acquisitions: GhanaEsine Okudzeto (Partner), Victoria Derban & Maame Yaa Kusi Mensah Global Legal Insights, Seventh Edition 2018.

1. Corporate Tax Laws and Regulations 2021: Ghana Eric Mensah (Partner) & Michelle Gyasi (Associate) Global Legal Insights, 2 August 2021

5. Is The 21st Century Lawyer a Professional, a Businessman Providing a Professional Service or Just a Businessman? Isaac Aburam Lartey (Associate) International Bar Association, African Regional Forum Newsletter, 2018

2. Litigation and Enforcement in Ghana: Overview. Melisa Amarteifio (Partner) & Isaac Aburam Lartey (Associate). Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, 1 April 2021

3. Arbitration Procedures and Practice in Ghana: Overview. Melisa Amarteifio (Partner) & Isaac Aburam Lartey (Associate) Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, 1 January 2021

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Mr. Sam Okudzeto is the founding partner of the firm. Sam is a stalwart in the Ghanaian and international legal arena. Sam has over fifty (50) years of experience in the legal field, beginning with a law degree from Kings College, London University (1961). Sam was called to the English Bar at Inner Temple in 1963 and in the same year the Ghana Bar. Throughout a long and illustrious career, Sam has picked up a few credentials for himself, some of which are: Corporation of Secretaries (Final Certificate) 1958; Licentiate Membership, 1959; College of Europe, Diploma of Advanced European Studies, 1963; Fellow Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators 1972; Notary Public,1975; Senior Advocate of Ghana (SAG.), 1990; Member: Chartered Institute of Arbitration 1999. Sam is a member of the International Bar Association and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association. He is a Past President of the Ghana Bar Association and the President of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators and the Association of Recognized Professional Bodies (Ghana). Sam was a member of the management board of the International Bar Association and was the Chairman of the Credentials Committee. In 2005, Sam was honoured by the American Bar Association when he was elected as an International Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The International Bar Association also honoured Sam as an Honorary Life Member of the Association. Sam is a Rotarian and served on the Board of Rotary International, where he was the Chairman of the Executive Committee. Sam was also the Trustee Vice-Chair of the Rotary Foundation. Sam has served his country in many capacities including his membership of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1969 constitution. Sam was also a member of parliament from 1969-1972. Sam served as Chairman of the Ghana/Togo Border Demarcation Commission, and he was the Chairman of the Accra Sports Stadium Disaster Commission. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar (1963) Barrister-at-Law, Inner Temple, London (1963) Academic qualificationsFellow (Hons). Chartered Institute of Administrators - Ghana 2002 Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators 1999 Watson Scholar, Haggai Institute, Singapore 1994 Senior Advocate of Ghana 1990 Fellow, Chartered Institute of Secretaries & Administrators 1973 Associate Membership, Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators 1970 Diplome de College d’Europe, Bruges, Belgium 1963 Certificate of Advanced European Studies, College of Europe, Belgium 1963 Barrister-at-Law, Inner Temple, London 1963 Bachelor of Laws (Hons) London University 1961

Sam OkudzetoSenior Partner

Victoria is the Managing Partner and head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution at Sam Okudzeto & Associates, a leading law firm in Ghana. She started her career in 2002 as an Assistant State Attorney in the Civil Division of the Attorney-General’s Department and transitioned to private practice in 2003 as a junior associate with Sam Okudzeto & Associates. A seasoned trial lawyer, Victoria advocates for the interests of a wide range of clients before the Superior Courts of Ghana. Her practice focuses on dispute resolution through civil litigation and arbitration, providing specialist services on general corporate, labour, commercial and land litigation. She teaches Advocacy and Legal Ethics at the Ghana School of Law and is a member of the ICC Task Force “Addressing Issues of Corruption in International Arbitration.” Victoria employs a pragmatic and diligent approach to her clients’ needs and is well respected within the legal community for delivering the best outcome both in litigation and through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. She serves on several boards and honours speaking engagements on a wide range of topics. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar, 2002 Academic qualificationsDip, Legal Practitioner’s course, University of Law Guildford, 2000 LLB , University of Southampton, 1999 Practice Areas Civil Litigation Labour Law Property Law Estates and Wills Banking and Insurance

Victoria Barth Managing Partner

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The partner-in-charge of the tax team, Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Ghana, a Qualifying Certificate in Law from the Ghana School of Law, a Certificate in Business Tax and Modernizing Tax Administration from the University of Pretoria and a Postgraduate Certificate in Legislative Drafting from the Ghana School of Law and the Commonwealth Secretariat. He was called to the Ghana Bar as a lawyer in 1998 and specializes in Tax Law. Eric has worked for a considerable number of years with the Internal Revenue Authority and the Ghana Revenue Authority as a tax lawyer responsible for the negotiation of tax treaties, as well as a specialist in the tax aspects of Bilateral Investment Treaties. Additionally, he is also a specialist in tax legislation and played a major role in the drafting of the new tax laws for the Ghana Revenue Authority. He has knowledge in transfer pricing and was responsible for the mutual agreement procedure with respect to tax dispute resolution. Eric has attended various international conferences and made presentations on International Tax Fora. He is also a contributor to Global Legal Insights. Bars & CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar, 1998 Academic qualificationsUniversity of Ghana, Legon, (B.A. Honours, 1985) Certificate in Tax Treaties Negotiation 201 from IBDF Amsterdam. Certificate in Practical Negotiation of Tax Treaties from ATAF/ UECD Pretoria, South Africa. Post- graduate certificate in Legislative Drafting from the Ghana School of Law/ Commonwealth Organization. Certificate in Modernizing Tax Administration, University of Pretoria Certificate in Business Taxation, University of Pretoria Practice AreasTax Civil Litigation Corporate and Commercial Labour Law

Eric MensahPartner

Esine Okudzeto Deputy Managing Partner

Esine is the Deputy Managing Partner and heads one of the firm’s Corporate/ Commercial law teams. Her focus is on Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Oil and Gas law, Corporate Law, Commercial law, Labour law, Intellectual Property and Arbitration. Esine has performed due diligence for several international clients and has advised several others on mergers and acquisitions in Ghana. Esine played a leading role in a Fortune 500 company’s acquisition of Unilever Plc’s oil palm business in Ghana. Esine was also the lead transactional advisor for the creation of a joint venture that set up a cargo hub, a warehouse, and a handling service at the Kotoka International Airport. In all these transactions, Esine was instrumental in the incorporation of companies, the negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements, the drafting of shareholders agreements, the drafting of leases and company regulations, the registration of trademarks, the registration of leases, as well as advising on tax and labour issues. Esine is a board member of Sena Chartered Secretaries Ltd., the firm’s sister company that specializes in company secretarial and investment consultancy. Esine serves as a corporate secretary for various clients, where she attends board meetings and advises companies on their corporate responsibilities and powers. She also helps corporations with filing relevant documents in compliance with the Company’s Act of Ghana. Esine is also a Board member of the Ghana Oil Club and Conship. She teaches as an adjunct lecturer in Advocacy and Legal Ethics at the Ghana School of Law. In 2006, Esine clerked for Justice Akua Kuenyehia at the International Criminal Court at The Hague. She has also served on the Rules of Court Committee of the Judicial Service where she helped in establishing procedure rules for legal proceedings in the District Court, the Court of Appeal and Commissions of Inquiry. Esine is a member of the Ghana Bar Association and the International Bar Association. Bar and CourtsAdmitted to the Bar, Ghana, 2005 Academic qualificationsLLM (International Business Law and Transactions with a focus on Oil and Gas Transactions, (Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy - University of Dundee), Scotland, United Kingdom, 2011. Barrister-at-Law (QCL) - Certificate of Call to the Ghanaian Bar, Ghana School of Law, Accra, Ghana, 2005 Bachelor of Law (LLB) Hons, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana, 2003 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Hons, Brock University; St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, 2000 Practice Areas Corporate and Commercial Labour Law Oil and Gas Mining and Minerals Law Mergers and Acquisitions Intellectual Property

Isaac Ofosu-Boateng Partner

Isaac was educated at the University of Ghana where he graduated in 1998 with second class honours in English. Subsequently, he obtained an LLB degree in 2006 from the University of Ghana where he graduated top of his class. He subsequently attended the Ghana School of Law in 2006 and was called to the bar in 2008. He has to his credit, the 2008 Best Student in the Law of Evidence as well as the 2008 Best student in Legal Ethics and Advocacy from the Ghana School of Law. Prior to being called to the bar, Isaac was the National Registrar at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). He started his legal career as an Assistant Legal Officer with CHRAJ where he investigated and wrote decisions regarding complaints of human rights violations and administrative injustices. Isaac has won several judgments including a case against an automobile company regarding a car sale contract. Isaac specialises in corporate and commercial practice, as well as litigation. He is the partner-in-charge of one of the firm’s litigation teams. Isaac is a fellow of the DANIDA Fellowship Centre and has a certificate in Conflict Management obtained from the DANISH HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE. He was a member of the team that represented Ghana in the Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Competition held in 2008 at Washington DC, USA Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana bar, 2008 Academic qualificationsBA, English Language, University of Ghana, 1998 LLB, University of Ghana, 2006 Practice Areas Corporate and Commercial Civil Litigation Commercial Arbitration Banking and Insurance

Dominic Brenya-Otchere Partner

Dominic joined Sam Okudzeto & Associates after he was called to the bar in 2008. His areas of practice are Civil Litigation, Property, Commercial/Corporate Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Immigration and Labour and Industrial Law. He was a member of the team that litigated and won the landmark case of Nii Tetteh Kpobi Tsuru v Nii Ago-Saii. He participated in the Commercial Court Mediators Training Programme in 2011 and the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Competition in 2008 in Washington DC, USA. Dominic was the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) President of the Ghana School of Law in 2007/8. He was on the board of governors of the Dunkwa Secondary Technical Senior High School 2011, Dunkwa-on-Offin, Central Region. Dominic heads one of the firm’s litigation teams. Bar and CourtsAdmitted to the Bar, Ghana, 2008 Academic qualificationsB.Ed, Psychology option, University of Cape Coast 2001 LLB, University of Ghana, Legon, 2005 Practice Areas Civil Litigation Property Law Insurance Commercial Law

Melisa AmarteifioPartner

Melisa Amarteifio is a partner at Sam Okudzeto & Associates where she commenced and honed her practice skills when she joined the firm in 2011. Her areas of focus are civil litigation, property law, tax law, commercial law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property. Her recent work for the firm includes advising and managing the due diligence process for an asset purchase acquisition transaction on behalf of a multinational manufacturing company. She has also undertaken due diligence and advisement regarding the acquisition of an Oil Palm business by a fortune 500 company where she provided crucial legal advice on the structuring of the transaction to ensure compliance with the rules of the Ghana Stock Exchange. Melisa also acted as associate counsel representing a rubber production company in a multi-million-euro arbitration where she successfully secured an arbitral award in favour of her client. Melisa is a member of the Public Education and Outreach Committee of the Ghana Bar Association and until 2016 was the Ghana Bar Association’s Representative on the Rules of Court Committee where she helped in the amendment of civil procedure rules for lower and superior Courts of Ghana. She was recently appointed to a committee set up by the Ghana Bar Association on the instructions of the Judicial Service to advise on technology-driven reforms of civil and criminal procedure rules in all courts. Melisa obtained her LLB from the University of Warwick and was admitted to practice law in Ghana in 2011. Melisa loves to travel and explore new cultures. Bar and CourtsAdmitted to the Bar, Ghana, 2011 Academic qualifications LLB, University of Warwick, 2009 Practice Areas Civil Litigation Property Law Commercial Arbitration Mergers and Acquisitions

Benedicta AkitaSenior Associate

Benedicta was admitted to the Ghana Bar in 2015 and started her legal career as a pupil at Sam Okudzeto & Associates. She holds an LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa from the University of Pretoria, South Africa and an LLB from the University of Ghana, Legon. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Ghana, Legon. Her interest in Human Rights developed during her national service with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). At CHRAJ she acquired skills in mediation and advocacy on women and children’s rights. At the Faculty of Law, University of Ghana, she coordinated and participated in several moots; including the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition held in 2011 at Washington DC, USA and the African Human Rights Moot Court Competition held in 2011 in Pretoria, South Africa. Prior to her enrollment at the Ghana School of Law, she interned with the Human Rights Advocacy Centre in Accra, where she had the opportunity to run human rights projects and provide practical solutions to daily human rights issues. Her strong research skills earned her the opportunity to work on different projects both at home and abroad. Benedicta is interested in Civil and Commercial litigation, and Alternative dispute resolution. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the bar, Ghana, 2015 Academic QualificationsLLM Human Rights and Democratisation University of Pretoria, South Africa LLB, University of Ghana, Legon. BA Psychology and Sociology from the University of Ghana, Legon.

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Nana Akosua Korankye-AnkrahSenior Associate

In 2010, Nana Akosua graduated from McMaster University, majoring in Communication Studies and Sociology. Her introduction to the law profession began that same year when she undertook an internship at Georgette Francois and Associates. Nana Akosua started her legal journey at Sam Okudzeto & Associates as an intern in 2013 after completing her LLB at the University of Ghana and officially joined the firm in 2016. Since joining the firm, Nana Akosua has had experience in a wide range of areas including Corporate Litigation, Arbitration, Insurance, Labour Law and Land Law and has acquired experience in those areas. Her areas of interest include Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, and Wills and Estate. Nana Akosua loves to read, particularly, romance novels. Bar and CourtsAdmitted to the Bar, Ghana, 2016 Academic QualificationsLLB, University of Ghana, Legon, 2013 BA (Hons) Communication Studies and Sociology, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada, 2010

Darkoa Akrofi-AmanorSenior Associate

Darkoa graduated from the University of Ghana in 2010 with a Second-Class honor (Upper Division) in Psychology. She subsequently obtained an LL. B degree from Mountcrest University College, Accra in 2014. She was admitted to the Ghana School of Law in 2014 and was called to the Ghana Bar in 2016. Prior to her Call to the bar, Darkoa interned with Sam Okudzeto & Associates and officially joined the firm in 2016. Her interests include Company and Commercial Law practice, Banking and Insurance Law and Industrial and Labor Law. Darkoa is an avid reader. She loves mystery novels and adventure movies. Academic QualificationsBA, Psychology, (Hons) LLB, (Hons) Bars and Courts Admitted to the Ghana Bar in 2016

Nana Osei Adutwum Senior Associate

Nana Osei Adutwum was admitted to the Ghana Bar in 2016 and joined the firm as a pupil shortly after his call. He is currently an associate of one of the litigation teams of the firm. His practice areas cover mainly civil and corporate litigation. His areas of interest include; Maritime Law, corporate and commercial law, insurance, property/land law, banking law, family law and applying ADR mechanisms to resolve disputes. He holds an LLM with a distinction in International Maritime Law from the International Maritime Law Institute, Malta, and an LLB from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He has a keen interest in Maritime Law and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms which led to his enrolment as a member of Young ICCA. He also participated in a summer course with Leitner Institute of Law, Fordham University, USA, where he attained a certificate in Human Rights Law. Nana Osei enjoys reading, watching movies, a football fanatic and a fervent Arsenal fan, a music lover and loves to adventure. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Bar, Ghana, 2016 Academic QualificationsMasters at Law – International Maritime Law Institute Barrister at Law (QCL) - Certificate of call to the Ghana Bar, Ghana School of Law; 2016 Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Honors – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2014 Certificate in International Human Rights Law - Leitner Institute of Law, Fordham University, Fordham, USA; June 2014

Isaac Aburam Lartey is a Senior Associate at Sam Okudzeto & Associates where he focuses on litigation and dispute resolution. He has experience in property, employment, and commercial disputes, particularly in the manufacturing, real estate, and construction sectors. His recent work includes advising the architects of a multi-million construction project in Ghana on their rights under a FIDIC White Book Contract. He has also successfully represented a client in a US$4 million property dispute against a leading construction company in Ghana. He has considerable international experience having been actively involved in the International Bar Association (IBA). In 2018, he was awarded the IBA Law Firm Management Committee/Africa Regional Forum Scholarship at its annual conference in Rome, Italy. He has also served as the Ghana National Representative of the IBA’s Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) and the African Regional Forum Liaison Officer of the IBA YLC. Isaac was seconded to Mayer Brown International LLP London under the ILFA Secondment Programme, where he worked with the International Arbitration and Construction & Engineering Teams of the firm. He holds an LLB from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology and an LLM with distinction from the School of International Arbitration (SIA), Queen Mary University of London where he studied with the prestigious Chevening Scholarship. Isaac is a Guest Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon where he teaches International Arbitration and Investment Treaty Arbitration in the LLM/MA Alternative Dispute Resolution Programme of the School of Law. He is a proud old boy of Opoku Ware School, and an ardent fan of the best football club in the world, Arsenal FC! Bars and Courts Admitted to the Ghana Bar, 2017 Academic Qualifications LLB, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, 2017 LLM, Queen Mary University of London, 2022 Practice AreasCivil Litigation Commercial Arbitration Property Law Construction Law

Isaac Aburam LarteySenior Associate

Ruthanne was called to the Ghana Bar in 2018. Her legal education began at the University of Ghana where she obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree. She continued to the Ghana School of Law, where she obtained her Qualifying Certificate in Law (QCL) in 2018. Ruthanne’s specialty is in Civil Litigation, Labour Law and Property Law. At Sam Okudzeto & Associates, Ruthanne is also core member of the Recruitment Committee as well as the committee for Continuing Legal Education (CLE). Before beginning her legal education, Ruthanne lived in Oklahoma for nine years during which time she obtained her undergraduate degree with honours in Psychology at the University of Oklahoma. While an undergraduate student in Oklahoma, she was active in Women and Gender Studies and was an advocate at the Women’s Resource Center for the battered. Ruthanne is currently involved as a mentor in a program for young and aspiring career woman in Ghana. She hopes to use her training in Psychology and Law on the Bench as a Judge in the future. Bars and CourtsGhana Bar, 2018 Academic QualificationsQCL, Ghana School of Law, 2018 LL. B, University of Ghana, Legon, 2016 B.A, Psychology (Hons), University of Oklahoma, 2013 LanguagesEnglish and Ga

Ruthanne Mills-TettehAssociate

Dr. Edem OkudzetoSenior Associate

Dr. Okudzeto is a multi-jurisdictional attorney with over ten years’ experience. He is licensed to practice law in the States of Illinois and North Dakota (USA), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the Republic of Ghana. Edem has significant experience in intellectual property law, his background in solid state chemistry combined with his legal experience enables him to analyze the patentability of an invention as well as understand the process of patent infringement. His previous role in patent litigation involved analyzing and researching contested issues in patent development and implementing effective strategies to ensure successful litigation outcomes. Edem has counseled several clients on developing broad intellectual property portfolios and licensing strategies. He also has extensive experience in drafting multi-jurisdictional licensing agreements. Edem has also provided legal advisory services to startup businesses on corporate structuring, project financing, and risk management. Edem has drafted multi-jurisdictional employment contracts as well as joint venture agreements on behalf of clients. He has also advised clients on US immigration issues including family and employment-based adjustment of status petitions, the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act / the UK Anti Bribery Act, cybersecurity and privacy, and issues involving Anti-Money Laundering in multiple jurisdictions. Prior to joining Sam Okudzeto and Associates, Edem was an Assistant State’s Attorney in Burleigh County, North Dakota, where he prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases involving drug distribution and possession; driving under the influence and driving under suspension; and juvenile offenses. He also conducted numerous civil hearings involving traffic offenses, mental health, and child support cases. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to practice State of North Dakota (2018) Admitted to practice Republic of Ghana (2017) Admitted to practice U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2017) Admitted to practice State of Illinois (2013) Admitted to practice U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Admitted to practice U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota Academic qualificationsCertified Data Protection Supervisor Information Governance Solution, Ghana, (2024) Qualifying Certificate in Law - Ghana School of Law, Accra (2016) Juris Doctorate- Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI (2013) Trial Practice Certificate: Competitive 2-year litigation-focused certificate program Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI (2013) Certificate in Global Arbitration Law and Practice -Hamline University School of Law/ Queen Mary University, London, England (2012) Doctor of Philosophy in Solid State Inorganic Chemistry -Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA (2009) Bachelor of Science in Chemistry-Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA (2004)

Ernestina OtuAssociate

Ernestina started her legal career at Sam Okudzeto & Associate in 2018 as a Pupil and currently an Associate with focus on Civil Litigation. She obtained a Qualifying Certificate in Law from the Ghana School of Law in 2018 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from GIMPA in 2016. She also holds an MBA in Human Resource and an M.ed in Guidance and Counselling. Ernestina loves to cook and in her leisure time watches cooking shows. Academic Qualifications LL. B Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) MBA Human Resource Management Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar, 2018

Esther was called to the Ghana Bar in 2022 and has since been with Sam Okudzeto & Associates. She specialises in corporate practice, civil litigation, and commercial dispute resolution in a range of areas including property, labour, and IP. Esther has successfully assisted clients in navigating complex legal challenges. Her analytical skills and attention to detail enables her to deliver effective legal strategies tailored to her clients’ needs. She has garnered considerable international exposure due to her involvement in the International Bar Association. In 2023, she was awarded the IBA Young Lawyers’ Scholarship to attend the IBA Annual Conference in Paris, France, where she gain considerable knowledge in globally relevant legal issues. She obtained her LL.B from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology in 2020 and went on to the Ghana School of Law. She actively participated in mooting competitions while in school and was awarded the Overall Winner, Overall Best Oralist, and the Overall Best Female Oralist at the Baffour Osei Akoto Moot Court Competition of the Ghana School of Law in 2022. She enjoys attending theatre performances and trying out with new food recipes. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar, 2022 Academic QualificationsQCL, Ghana School of Law, 2022 LL. B, KNUST, 2020

Esther Addai Associate

Naa Adorkor was admitted to the Ghana Bar in February 2020 as a duly qualified Solicitor and Barrister. Following her stint as a pupil, Naa Adorkor currently works as a Junior Associate at Sam Okudzeto and Associates. Her areas of focus are Corporate and Commercial, Intellectual property Law, Employment Law, Family Law and Probate and Administration matters. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB (Hons) and a master’s degree in International Law and Maritime Law (LLM) both from the University of Hertfordshire (England). Naa Adorkor trained as a Solicitor at the University of Hertfordshire (England) and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Before her call to the Ghana Bar, she interned at the Office of the Judicial Secretary in Ghana and has had varied legal and administrative experience at multiple commercial and corporate law firms in the United Kingdom and Ghana. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar, February 2020 Academic QualificationsLLB (Hons) Law Degree, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, 2011 Pg. Dip, Legal Practice Course, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, 2014 LLM Master’s in law (International law and Maritime Law), university of Hertfordshire United Kingdom, 2016 Qualifying Law Certificate (QCL), Ghana School of Law, February 2020

Naa Adorkor AddoAssociate

Obaapa Aboagye-Otchere Associate

Obaapa Aboagye-Otchere was admitted to the Ghana Bar in 2022. She joined the firm as a pupil after being called to the Bar and is currently an associate in one of the firm’s civil litigation teams. She obtained her LL.B from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and has a master’s degree in MA Organizational Leadership and Governance from the University of Ghana, Legon. Obaapa trained at the Nigerian Law School and has been admitted to the Nigerian Bar. Her practice areas include corporate and commercial disputes, family law, insurance disputes, property law, and trademark disputes. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Nigerian Bar, 2021 and to the Ghana Bar, 2022 Academic Qualifications LL.B, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), 2019 QCL, Nigerian Law School, 2021 QCL, Ghana School of Law, 2022 MA Organizational Leadership and Governance, University of Ghana, Legon , 2023 Practice AreasCivil Litigation Commercial Law Property Law Insurance

Prince is an associate at Sam Okudzeto & Associates. His areas of focus are labour and employment, dispute resolution and corporate & commercial practice. His experience spans advising on various regulatory compliance issues including advising on the regulatory due diligence transaction for the acquisition of a major health insurance corporation and advising a multi-national consortium on a contract involving the Lower Volta Dredging Project. Prince holds an LL.B from the University of Ghana, Legon and a qualifying certificate in Law/Barrister-at-law from the Ghana School of Law. He is a member of the Association of Young Arbitrators and the Ghana Bar Association. Bars and Courts Admitted to the Bar, Ghana, 2019 Academic qualificationsBachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Ghana, Legon 2017

Prince Asafo-AdjeiAssociate

Our work spans across various sectors of the Ghanaian economy. We have a firm grasp and understanding of our clients’ business, giving us an informed approach in our legal advisory services. We advise and represent clients in the following industries:

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Practice Areas

The diversity of knowledge and experience of our team has offered us the leverage of a broad spectrum of practice areas. We are competent in the following areas:

Corporate and Commercial

Intellectual Property

The firm is well known for civil litigation and is ranked by Chambers and Partners as a top tier dispute resolution firm in Ghana. The firm has acted for many major multinational corporations and individuals in settling their disputes in court. We approach civil litigation with responsiveness to our client’s peculiar challenges in every step of the action. As a notable Alternative Dispute Resolution based firm, we encourage our clients to settle their disputes out of court where necessary to save cost and time.

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Commercial Arbitration

The firm is well versed in the practice of Commercial Arbitration. The senior partner of the firm was the one of the leading personalities who played a critical role in the establishment of the Ghana Arbitration Centre, the first of its kind in the country. We have a remarkable experience in the representation of clients in Commercial Arbitration proceedings at the Ghana Arbitration Centre with one of our recent works being the representation of company in a multi-million-euro arbitration where we secured an arbitral award in favour of the client. Apart from the representation of clients in Commercial Arbitration, some of the firm’s lawyers are certified arbitrators who are registered with the Ghana Arbitration Centre, ADR Hub and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Our Tax Team are experts in Transfer Pricing, Technology Transfer Agreements (including registrations), Indirect Taxes (VAT, Customs Duties) Withholding Tax and Tax Treaties. Mr. Eric Mensah who heads the team is a specialist in tax legislation and has played a major role in the drafting of the new tax laws for the Ghana Revenue Authority. He has knowledgeable in transfer pricing and was responsible for the mutual agreement procedure with respect to tax dispute resolution. Apart from our tax advisory services, we also represent clients in tax appeals against assessments made by the Ghana Revenue Authority.

The corporate and commercial team is made up of experienced lawyers from diverse backgrounds who handle multifaceted transactions in Ghana and across the globe. We provide clients with legal advice on corporate and commercial issues on a regular basis. Our experience covers transactional work in areas including Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Oil and Gas, Aviation and Maritime Law. We provide a wide range of services comprising of the negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements, shareholders agreements, company regulations and contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate acquisitions, licensing, and employment-related issues. Our clients range from established multinational companies to start-ups operating in a variety of industries both in Ghana and abroad.

Our lawyers advise and act for businesses from start-ups to multinationals on intellectual property in Ghana. Through our network of foreign affiliates, we can assist clients with developing, exploiting, and protecting their intellectual property rights throughout the world. We are specialized in trademark registrations, copyrights, patents, industrial designs and trade secrets. We have a vast experience in intellectual property dispute resolution with a proven track record in successfully initiating and defending actions to protect the infringement of the intellectual property rights of our clients.

Our intellectual property team advise on all aspects of copyright registration and licensing. We also provide Copyright services which range from the filing of copyright applications at the Copyright Office in Ghana, to licensing of content, to the enforcement of rights against third parties. We work with clients to identify issues before they arise with respect to ownership, creation, and development of copyrighted works. We also advice clients on the best route to take when copyright infringement occurs.

We provide Consultancy for Patent Services for our clients. We also provide Patent portfolio management services which includes the full patenting service, including drafting, filing patent applications, filing of annuities, filing and defending patent oppositions and advising on revocations and infringement issues. Industrial Designs With respect to industrial designs, a registered design right offers the owner of an industrial design a means of obtaining protection and complete control over the design, whereas an unregistered right only gives you the ability to prevent others from copying your design. We can advise on the best option for you and your business as we offer services with respect to registration and management of your industrial design portfolio.

Patents

The intellectual property team at Sam Okudzeto and Associates have a wealth of experience in advising clients on protecting and enforcing their trademark rights in Ghana and United States. Before using/seeking to register a brand name/logo, our intellectual property team will work closely with you from inception, right from the creation of your brand name or logo, to ensure that it is protectable and registrable. Securing your trademarks is just the beginning. We have experience in Managing Trademark Portfolios. Our intellectual property team advise on all aspects of your trademark portfolio management to ensure that your trademark portfolio works for you and is maintained throughout the life of the registrations.

Trademarks

Our services include advising on M&A and conducting due diligence on trademark, patent and copyright works where technology or brands are integral to the transaction.

Transactional works

All businesses should protect themselves against trade secret theft or infringement. Our intellectual property team offers a range of services from non-disclosure agreements to restrictive covenants, to intellectual property clauses in employment contracts, to help protect your confidential information. Each client’s trade secrets are unique, and we partner with our clients to craft a strategy to fit their immediate and future needs. For our clients, we will negotiate with third parties to protect clients from liability. We can also help you take action if a breach of confidentiality occurs.

Trade Secrets

Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Our intellectual property team have a proven track history in successfully pursuing litigation where our client’s rights are infringed by competitors. Our intellectual property lawyers are familiar with international IP Protocols and have had experience in Patent prosecution before the USPT, as well as Trademark and Copyright litigation including obtaining orders for the destruction of infringed goods and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Senior Associate, Diana Asonaba Dapaah appointed Deputy Attorney General of Ghana.

The President of the Republic of Ghana on the 26 June 2021 swore in our Diana Asoana Dapaah as a Deputy Attorney-General of the Republic of Ghana. Diana joined Sam Okudzeto & Associates in 2010 as a pupil and rose through the ranks becoming a Senior as Associate with the firm. Prior to her appointment, Diana was an integral member of one of the firm’s dispute resolution teams and represented clients in various matters before the Superior Courts of Judicature in Ghana. We wish Diana a fruitful tenure of office.

Andersen in collaboration with Sam Okudzeto & Associates organizes Agribusiness Conference-30 September 2021

Sam Okudzeto & Associates relocates from Total House to Osu-Ako Adjei

Sam Okudzeto & Associates signs a collaborative agreement with Andersen Global-July 2019

The President of the Republic of Ghana on the 26 June 2021 swore in our Diana Asoana Dapaah as a Deputy Attorney-General...

Sam Okudzeto & Associates is one of the pioneers in corporate and commercial legal practice in Ghana.

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Ernestina OtuAssociate

Obaapa Aboagye-Otchere Associate

Eric MensahPartner

Naa Adorkor Addo Associate

Isaac Ofosu-BoatengPartner

Benedicta AkitaSenior Associate

Mawunya Kudu Associate

Priscilla Kumah Associate

Nana Akosua Korankye-AnkrahSenior Associate

Dominic Brenya-OtcherePartner

Sam OkudzetoSenior Partner

Isaac Aburam LarteySenior Associate

Kenneth Agyir Associate

Offeibea Asante Associate

Associates

Ruthanne Mills-TettehAssociate

Melisa AmarteifioPartner

Mona Oppong Owusu Associate

Anne Shamo Associate

Prince Asafo-Adjei Associate

Esther Addai Associate

Sally Abue Amegavie Associate

Darkoa Akrofi AmanorSenior Associate

Victoria BarthManaging Partner

Christine Amankwa Associate

Sharon Quartey Associate

Nana Osei Adutwum Senior Associate

Douglas Kwakye-DuahAssociate

Dr. Edem OkudzetoSenior Associate

Esine OkudzetoDeputy Managing Partner

Salma Benson Associate

Zakaria Yakubu Associate

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Partner, Eric Mensah appointed member of the Tax Advisory Board of International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP)

Senior Associate, Diana Asonaba Dapaah appointed Deputy Attorney General of Ghana.

Sam Okudzeto & Associates collaborates with International Law Book Facility to donate 600 books to three Ghanaian Universities

Sam Okudzeto & Associates relocates from Total House to Osu-Ako Adjei

Associate, Isaac Aburam Lartey selected as ICC Hold the Door Open scholar.

Stage 1:Let us get to know youSubmit the following documents to the Recruitment Team via email recruitment@senachambers.com Curriculum vitae Cover letter Undergraduate and Law School transcripts and results Stage 2:Let us meet youIn-person/ Zoom meeting with the Recruitment Team (Hint: come prepared)Aptitude test (Legal version) Criteria for SelectionLLB Degree (for interns, pupils, and post pupillage lawyers)QCL (for pupils and post-pupillage lawyers)Relevant Soft and Technical Skills

2. Litigation and Enforcement in Ghana: Overview. Melisa Amarteifio (Partner) & Isaac Aburam Lartey (Associate). Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, 1 April 2021

5. Is The 21st Century Lawyer a Professional, a Businessman Providing a Professional Service or Just a Businessman? Isaac Aburam Lartey (Associate)International Bar Association, African Regional Forum Newsletter, 2018

3. Arbitration Procedures and Practice in Ghana: Overview. Melisa Amarteifio (Partner) & Isaac Aburam Lartey (Associate) Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, 1 January 2021

1. Corporate Tax Laws and Regulations 2021: Ghana Eric Mensah (Partner) & Michelle Gyasi (Associate) Global Legal Insights, 2 August 2021

4. Mergers and Acquisitions: Ghana Esine Okudzeto (Partner), Victoria Derban & Maame Yaa Kusi MensahGlobal Legal Insights, Seventh Edition 2018.

Partner, Eric Mensah appointed member of the Tax Advisory Board of International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP).

Anne Shamo ASSOCIATE

Kenneth Paa Kwesi Agyir ASSOCIATE

Christine Amankwa ASSOCIATE

Salma Elikem Benson ASSOCIATE

Mona Oppong Owusu ASSOCIATE

Zakaria Yakubu ASSOCIATE

Isaac Aburam LarteySenior Associate

Esther AdaiAssociate

Obaapa Aboagye-Otchere Associate

Anne Shamo is a litigation and corporate advisory lawyer with a growing reputation for advocacy, drafting, and client-focused legal solutions. She graduated from KAAF University College with a degree in law in 2020 and was called to the Ghana Bar in 2023. She began her legal career with pupillage at Akyianu and Associates, where she honed her skills in courtroom practice and legal research. Currently, she serves as an Associate, contributing to litigation, corporate transactions, and advisory work across diverse sectors. Anne is passionate about litigation and also enjoys the intricacies of corporate law. Her practice includes drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and legal opinions, as well as representing clients in negotiation meetings. She is actively deepening her specialization in corporate and commercial law and energy and maritime law. Outside of work, she enjoys reading across a wide range of genres and immersing herself in music, a lifelong passion that fuels her creativity and balance. Bar and CourtsAdmitted to the Bar, Ghana, 2023 Academic Qualifications LLB, KAAF University College, 2020 QLC, Ghana School of Law, 2023

Anne Shamo Associate

Ken was admitted to the Ghana Bar in 2020. He holds an LL. B from the Faculty of Law, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). At the law faculty, Ken partook in extra-curricular and volunteering activities; including the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (National Rounds-GIMPA, 2018); GIMPA Conference on the International Criminal Court & Africa (2016). From 2015 to 2016, Ken was the National Judicial Secretary of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS). Kenneth did his National Service as a Teaching and Research Assistant in Public International Law, Environmental Law and Constitutional & Adminstrative Law at the GIMPA Law Faculty. He later earned an appointment as Research Assistant at African Centre on Law and Ethics (ACLE) and the African Center of International Criminal Justice (ACICJ). Prior to his call to the bar, Ken clerked at the Supreme Court of Ghana (2020) and interned with Sam Okudzeto & Associates (2016, 2017 & 2018). As an Associate in one of the Firm’s General Practice Teams, Ken represents clients in various cases before the Ghanaian Courts. He also provides a range of advisory and drafting services to clients. Ken aspires to pursue a career in Civil Litigation, Environmental & Sustainability Practice, Legal Academia and Public Policy. In 2018, Ken co-founded Youth Alliance for Green Ghana (YAGG) to mobilize and stimulate environmental activism among the Ghanaian youth, and currently serves as its National Coordinator. He is an Africa-China Law Fellow at the Center for Transnational Environmental Accountability (CTEA), USA. In his spare time, Ken enjoys hiking, gardening, and learning new languages. Ken is a proud “old boy” of Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast. Bars and CourtsGhana Bar, 2020 Academic QualificationsQCL, Ghana School of Law, 2020 LL. B, GIMPA, 2018 LanguagesEnglish and Twi

Kenneth Paa Kwesi [KPK] Agyir Associate

Christine started out as an intern with Sam Okudzeto & Associates before joining the Firm as a pupil in 2020. Her areas of practice are Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Labour Law, Property Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Christine has been instrumental as associate counsel on many cases for the Firm including representing a multinational manufacturing company in arbitration proceedings, representing a multinational pharmaceutical company in a trademark infringement action and representing a multinational manufacturing company in a tax appeal. Prior to her call to the Bar, Christine clerked for a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana where she was primarily involved in legal research and had the unique opportunity of analysing cases from the neutral perspective of a judge. She also worked at the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) for her national service and was involved in policy research and advocacy in the areas of local governance and multi-party governance reforms in Ghana. Christine is a member of Young ICCA and the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). She is also a member of the Youth Alliance for Green Ghana (YAGG) and contributes to the work of the organisation as an Environmental Law and Policy researcher and advocate. Christine won the 2018 award for Best Graduating Law Student at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and the 2014/2015 CAL Bank Prize for the Best Graduating Human Resource Student at the University of Ghana. Christine enjoys listening to music. She also loves watching football and is an avid fan of Chelsea FC. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar, 2020 Academic Qualifications QCL, Ghana School of Law, 2020 LL. B, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, 2018 BSc. Business Administration - University of Ghana, 2014 LanguagesEnglish, Twi, French (conversational)

Christine AmankwaAssociate

Maame Dufie is an associate at Sam Okudzeto & Associates. Her core competencies include civil litigation, corporate law and corporate governance. She has played vital roles in land, probate and tort-related litigation suits, and has drafted legal opinions for both clients and the firm. She also has experience in reviewing and drafting varied agreements for companies and individuals and has played a vital role in negotiating an out-of-court settlement for a client. Maame Dufie is dual qualified, having also been called to the Gambian Bar. She is bilingual and holds language certificates from the French Education Ministry and Université Rennes 2. Prior to her legal career, she worked as an assistant French Teacher and Tutor at the Ghana International School and Alliance Française respectively. She has also volunteered for causes relating to the climate and women’s empowerment. Maame Dufie loves to cook, bake, attend contemporary art shows and go on road trips. Bar and Courts Ghana Bar, 2020 Gambia Bar, 2019 Academic Qualifications QCL, Ghana, 2020 QCL, Gambia 2019 LL. B, GIMPA, Faculty of Law, 2018 BA, (Hons), University of Ghana, Legon, 2014 LanguagesEnglish, French, Ga, Twi, Wolof (elementary proficiency)

Maame Dufie Adu-Gyamfi Associate

Mona was admitted to the Ghana Bar in 2020 and joined the firm as a Pupil. She is currently an Associate with the Corporate and Commercial Practice team. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Land Economy and Bachelor of Law (LL. B) both from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Prior to obtaining her LLB, Mona worked at the Accra Lands Commission as a National Service Personnel from August 2013 to August 2014. During her LLB studies, she interned in several internationally acclaimed law firms, including Sam Okudzeto and Associates in 2015. While at the Ghana School of Law, Mona was a member of the Judicial Committee and further clerked with a Justice of High Court. Mona’s core competencies include corporate and commercial practice, administrative and regulatory matters, civil litigation and debt recovery. Mona’s recent work for the firm includes playing a key role in the due diligence for several international clients and mergers and acquisitions in Ghana. Mona has further been instrumental in the review of contracts involving a wide range of industries such as logistics, waste management and the pharmaceutical industries. Due to her background in Land Economy, she has further availed herself in assisting Client’s in the acquisition of lands and properties and has reviewed relevant documents relating to these transactions Mona is an affiliate of Sena Chartered Secretaries Ltd, the firm’s sister company that specializes in company secretarial and investment consultancy. She attends meetings and takes Board minutes and assists the secretariat’s clients to file relevant documents in compliance with the Company’s Act of Ghana. Mona loves to read, cook and is a fitness buff. She is interested in Alternative Dispute Resolution and intends to pursue an LLM in the near future in that regard. Bars and CourtsGhana Bar, 2020 Academic QualificationsQCL, Ghana School of Law, 2020 LL. B, KNUST Bsc., Land Economy LanguagesEnglish and Twi.

Mona Oppong Owusu Associate

Zakaria is an Associate within the Firm’s Corporate & Commercial Transactions practice group. His core competencies include assisting individual and corporate clients in property acquisitions, corporate employment law matters, regulatory compliance, preparing/reviewing and negotiating contracts, commercial arbitration, and intellectual property and licensing matters. He also has extensive experience in public policy and research. In his time at the Firm, Zakaria has been involved in key transactions and projects including providing advice on the structure and incorporation of a joint venture, acquisition of a cargo and logistics entity and advising corporate entities in resolving delicate employment issues. Zakaria is an alumnus of Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (Presec) after which he went to the GIMPA Faculty of Law. In his spare time, Zakaria enjoys golf, contemporary art and astrophotography. Zakaria is also passionate about climate action and is a member of Youth Alliance for Green Ghana (YAGG). He is also a youth mentor for the Centre for Outreach, Mentorship & Empowerment program. Bars and CourtsGhana Bar, 2020 Academic QualificationsQCL, Ghana School of Law, 2020 LL. B, GIMPA Faculty of Law, 2017 LanguagesEnglish, Twi and Dagbani

Zakaria Yakubu Associate

Jeitan Osei-BonsuAssociate

Jeitan is an Associate with the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Team. She joined the firm as a pupil in 2020 after her admission to the Ghanaian Bar. At her Call to the bar, Jeitan won the coveted award of Overall Best Graduating Student in Conveyancing and Drafting. During her LL. B studies, Jeitan served as the General Secretary of the Law Students Union. Prior to joining the firm, Jeitan undertook several internships including a Judicial Clerkship at the Land Division of the High Court of Ghana, where she researched and proffered opinions on complex civil cases relating to Land Acquisition and Rights, Property Use, among others. She also worked with some internationally recognized private law firms and institutions. At SOA, Jeitan has played a key role in advising a multinational company on the acquisition of property in Ghana. She was a team member in an M&A transaction between a local and an international cargo handling company. She has advised clients on labour-related matters, regulatory compliance, intellectual property matters and debt recovery. Jeitan routinely participates in commercial litigation and estate matters. Jeitan is a member of the Youth Alliance for Green Ghana (YAGG) and continues to contribute to Youth-Led Climate Action in Ghana. Jeitan loves hiking, reading and playing tennis. Bars and CourtsGhana Bar, 2020 Academic QualificationsQCL, Ghana School of Law, 2020 LL. B, Central University, Ghana, 2018 LanguagesEnglish, Ga and Twi

Elikem obtained her LL. B from the University of Ghana in 2018 and is currently an associate in one of the firm’s commercial litigation teams. Prior to her Call to the Ghana Bar and to joining the firm, Elikem clerked with a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana, where she had the opportunity of undertaking legal research, drafting judgments and proofreading Supreme Court cases then yet to be reported in the 2017 - 2020 Supreme Court of Ghana Law Reports. Elikem’s most recent work for the firm includes reviewing and advising on insurance, software licence and service agreements. She also recently played a key role in negotiating an out-of-court settlement in an insurance-related lawsuit, as well as serving as junior counsel in an employment dispute arbitration involving a multinational manufacturing company. Elikem’s interests include Commercial Law, Technology Law, Real Estate Law, Fashion Law and Arbitration. She is a member of Young ICCA. Elikem loves reading, cooking, and writing short stories. Elikem aspires to become an architect someday and looks forward to pioneering more environmentally friendly architecture in Ghana. Bars and Courts Ghana Bar, 2020 Academic Qualifications QCL, Ghana School of Law, 2020 LL. B, University of Ghana School of Law, Legon, 2018 B.A, English and French, University of Ghana, Legon, 2015 Diploma in French, Universite de Bourgogne (CIEF), France, 2014 LanguagesEnglish, French and Ewe.

Salma Elikem Benson Associate

Offeibea Asante ASSOCIATE

Offeibea Asante Associate

Offeibea Asante is an Associate at Sam Okudzeto & Associates and was admitted to the Ghana Bar in 2019. Her areas of focus are Civil Litigation, Corporate advisory and Commercial practice. She has experience in Labour and Employment Litigation, and has participated in trials covering employment and dismissal disputes, land, estates and commercial disputes. She has been significantly involved in the litigation of debt recovery claims, defamation actions and out-of-court settlement proceedings. She also has significant experience with labor negotiations, drafting and reviewing commercial transactions and Corporate regulatory and compliance matters. Her recent work includes preparing legal processes for Court, writing legal opinions, due diligence and compliance monitoring, as well as drafting and reviewing contracts and other commercial agreements. Offeibea is a member of the Ghana Bar Association; holding an LLB from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. She has completed trainings with the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice, the Open Society Initiative for West Africa and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). She also has training in ADR and Company Secretarial services, and brings an independent, competent and results-oriented approach to her work environment. Her years of pre- call training have given her an astute perspective of the legal landscape; and a sharp and observant instinct for identifying the ultimate best interest of her client and pursuing it relentlessly. Offeibea enjoys travelling and hopes to see as much of the world as she can. She is also an amateur car enthusiast. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar, 2019 Academic QualificationsLLB, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 2015 Legal Practitioner’s Course, Ghana School of Law 2019

Sam OkudzetoSenior Partner

Victoria Barth Managing Partner

Eric MensahPartner

Isaac Ofosu-Boateng Partner

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Elikem obtained her LL. B from the University of Ghana in 2018 and is currently an associate in one of the firm’s commercial litigation teams. Prior to her Call to the Ghana Bar and to joining the firm, Elikem clerked with a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana, where she had the opportunity of undertaking legal research, drafting judgments and proofreading Supreme Court cases then yet to be reported in the 2017 - 2020 Supreme Court of Ghana Law Reports. Elikem’s most recent work for the firm includes reviewing and advising on insurance, software licence and service agreements. She also recently played a key role in negotiating an out-of-court settlement in an insurance-related lawsuit, as well as serving as junior counsel in an employment dispute arbitration involving a multinational manufacturing company. Elikem’s interests include Commercial Law, Technology Law, Real Estate Law, Fashion Law and Arbitration. She is a member of Young ICCA. Elikem loves reading, cooking, and writing short stories. Elikem aspires to become an architect someday and looks forward to pioneering more environmentally friendly architecture in Ghana. Bars and Courts Ghana Bar, 2020 Academic Qualifications QCL, Ghana School of Law, 2020LL. B, University of Ghana School of Law, Legon, 2018 B.A, English and French, University of Ghana, Legon, 2015Diploma in French, Universite de Bourgogne (CIEF), France, 2014 LanguagesEnglish, French and Ewe.

Priscilla Kumah ASSOCIATE

Sally Abue Amegavie ASSOCIATE

Sharon Quartey ASSOCIATE

Priscilla joined Sam Okudzeto & Associates in 2022 as a pupil, right after her call to the Ghana Bar. She holds an LLB from the University of Ghana, Legon. She works with the corporate and commercial team of the firm. She has experience in labour and employment, regulatory and compliance, real estate and intellectual property. She assists in handling the trademark portfolios of multinational cooperations spanning over 500 trademarks. She has a keen interest in taxation and labour law as evolving fields of law. Her practice is not limited to corporate law and transactions only. She is actively involved in dispute resolution, particularly in debt recovery, real estate, labour litigation, family and probate law. She enjoys a hybrid practice, a blend of both corporate law and dispute resolution - the best of both worlds. You will find Priscilla reading fiction or dancing her heart out in her spare time. Her unique blend of zest and professionalism enhances her approach to the legal practice. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar, 2022 Academic Qualifications LLB, University of Ghana, Legon, 2020

Priscilla Kumah Associate

Sally Abue Amegavie Associate

Sally is an Associate at Sam Okudzeto and Associates. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology from the University of Ghana. She obtained her Qualifying Certificate in Law (QCL) from the Ghana School of Law in 2023. Her areas of interest include Civil Litigation, Corporate & Commercial Law, Family Law and Probate & Administration matters. Sally loves to read, travel and enjoy quiet nights by the seaside. Bars and CourtsAdmitted to the Ghana Bar, 2023 Academic QualificationsQualifying Certificate in Law (QCL), Ghana School of Law Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). Bachelor of Science (BSc) Psychology, University of Ghana. LanguagesEnglish, Ga-Dangbe and Ewe.

Sharon graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a First-Class honors in Political Science and Management Studies. She subsequently obtained an LL. B degree from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra in 2019. She was admitted to the Ghana School of Law for the Professional Law Course, in 2020 and was called to the Ghana Bar in 2022. Prior to her Call to the bar, Sharon interned with the International Criminal Court (ICC), The Hague for Six months in the year 2020, with Sam Okudzeto & Associates for two years, had her pupilage with the firm from November 2022 and officially joined the firm as an Associate in November 2023. Sharon made a significant contribution in tax law towards the preparation of the AFTCTA workbook. She was also an associate for the consultancy team which prepared the manual and guideline for the establishment of an international tax department for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Her interests in the legal practice include Taxation, Corporate Commercial litigation, Family law, Company and Commercial Law practice, Land Law, Industrial and Labor Law.

Sharon Quartey Associate