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Provided by Abena Ntrakwah-Mensah
• Intellectual Property
• Banking & Finance
• Employment and Labour
• Corporate Immigration
• Corporate Litigation
• Project Finance
Abena stands out as a distinguished authority in Ghana’s legal landscape, recognized for her expertise in corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, and intellectual property. With a wealth of experience, she has successfully guided high-profile corporate transactions, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in due diligence, negotiations, regulatory compliance, and strategic business advisory. Her insightful counsel and meticulous approach make her a trusted advisor to leading corporations and financial institutions.
Her diverse portfolio reflects her broad impact, having advised multinational corporations, financial institutions, and development organizations on complex cross-border transactions, investment structuring, and regulatory frameworks. She is highly regarded for her ability to anticipate legal risks, design innovative solutions, and support businesses in navigating Ghana’s evolving commercial and financial landscape.
At the firm, Abena heads both the Corporate & Commercial and Intellectual Property departments, while also overseeing Corporate Profile Limited and the Corporate Law Institute, subsidiaries of the firm dedicated to advancing corporate governance and legal education.
Beyond her legal practice, Abena is deeply committed to mentorship and advocacy. She champions the growth of women lawyers and female entrepreneurs, engaging in initiatives that promote equitable business practices and greater representation across industries.
• Bar of England and Wales
• The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn (UK)
• The International Bar Association
• Ghana Bar Association
• The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
• Corporate Law Institute
• Is Your Trademark Protected?
• Corporate Tax – Second Edition – Ghana – Global Legal Insights-July 2014 (Co-Author)
• Overview of Corporate Tax in Ghana, 2nd edition of Corporate Legal Insights, Global Legal Group Limited, London, 2014
• What you need to know about Ghana’s new Tax law, Income Tax Act, 2015, Act 896, Lexology, January 2016
• Designs Laws and Regulations Ghana 2024(Co-Author)
• AFRICA: A Legal Guide for Business Investment & Expansion (Meritas)
• Ghana Launches a National Intellectual Property Policy, Lexology, February 2016, http://www.lexology.com/24249/author/Abena_Ntrakwah_Mensah/?l=7QH6J0C
Top 10 Most Influential Ghanaian Corporate Lawyers of 2023
2023
Provided by Chambers
Abena Ntrakwah-Mensah is recognised as a strong litigator and arbitrator. She is known for her expertise in intellectual property disputes and debt recovery claims.
Provided by Chambers
Abena demonstrates excellent communication skills, providing clear and actionable advice. She maintains a client-centric approach throughout each engagement.
Abena Ntrakwah-Mensah has a wealth of knowledge that is practical and workable.
Abena demonstrates excellent communication skills, providing clear and actionable advice. She maintains a client-centric approach throughout each engagement.
Abena Ntrakwah-Mensah has a wealth of knowledge that is practical and workable.
Provided by Ntrakwah & Co
Agriculture and Agribusiness
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Financial Services
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