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Nana Yaw Ntrakwah

Nana Yaw Ntrakwah

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

• Litigation

• Corporate Governance

• Corporate and Commercial

• Intellectual Property

• Public-Private Partnerships

Career

Nana Yaw Ntrakwah heads the firm’s Litigation practice as well as the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources practice.

A highly respected corporate litigation lawyer, Nana Yaw has represented multinational and local clients in high-stakes disputes, some of which have reached the Supreme Court of Ghana and are reported in the Supreme Court of Ghana Law Reports. His proven track record includes providing comprehensive legal risk assessment and management strategies to help clients mitigate potential challenges before they arise.

He has a wealth of expertise in regulatory compliance, transactional structuring, dispute resolution, and corporate governance across diverse industries, including energy, oil and gas, mining, aviation, banking and finance, technology, maritime, and telecommunications.

On the transactional side, Nana Yaw has extensive experience advising on joint ventures in the upstream oil and gas sector in Ghana, among others.

Beyond his legal practice, Nana Yaw is the founder of The Aveisonian, an enthusiasts’ institute dedicated to promoting knowledge and engagement in aviation, reflecting his passion for the sector.

Professional Memberships

• Litigation Counsel of America

• Bar of England and Wales

• The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

• Ghana Bar Association

• Corporate Law Institute

Publications

• Behind the scenes of a virtual court in Ghana

• Ghana’s renewable energy sector: local content and local Participation Law

• Local content in the upstream petroleum industry in Ghana- The Law and Practice

• Litigation and Technology: Making the time for virtual courts in Ghana

• What to expect-Ghana’s draft drone directives

• Revolutionizing land litigation in Ghana through the use of satellite imagery

• AI, IT is coming!

Key sectors

Energy and UtilitiesProperty, Construction and InfrastructureResources and MiningTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)Aviation and Aerospace

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Ghana

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Nana Yaw Ntrakwah assists clients with a range of dispute mandates, including debt recovery, land disputes and employment cases.

Strengths

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  • I admire Nana Yaw Ntrakwah's strategic approach to managing high-stakes cases. He is pragmatic and client-focused, and his strong negotiation skills have been a very valuable asset to us.

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