Adjoa Gyebiwaa Opoku

Off-Counsel (Consultant)
Email Address

adjoa@morrisontwumasi.law

Call Center

+447412376051

A qualified lawyer with diverse expertise in law, corporate governance, and telecommunications

Adjoa Gyebiwaa Opoku is a qualified lawyer admitted to the Ghana Bar, with over six years of experience in law, corporate governance, accounting, and telecommunications. As a 2023 British Council Justice & Law GREAT Scholar, she has specialized knowledge in Competition Law, Telecommunication Law, E-commerce, and Financial Regulation & Compliance. Adjoa is a dynamic professional with a proven track record in building high-performing teams and delivering strategic legal solutions.

  • Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Expertise

  • Telecommunications & Competition Law

  • Financial Regulation & Compliance

  • Assistant Legal Manager, Office of the Secretary to the Authority, National Communications Authority (Ghana) - Sept. 2022 – April 2023

    • Advised the Board, Board Committees, and the Director-General on governance and legal matters.
    • Served as Secretary to three sub-committees of the Board, coordinating meetings and ensuring effective communication.
    • Introduced Zoom and Microsoft Teams for virtual board and committee meetings.

  • Assistant Legal Manager, Legal Department, National Communications Authority (Ghana) - April 2023 – Aug. 2023

    • Advised on competition and telecommunications law, representing the regulator in courts and tribunals.
    • Played a key role in setting up the Dispute Resolution Committee.
    • Handled internal legal issues related to labour, employment, and procurement.

  • Legal Officer, National Investment Bank (Ghana) - Aug. 2021 – Aug. 2022

    • Revised internal operational processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
    • Represented the bank in court and provided legal advice on banking, finance, and employment matters.

  • Associate, Law Consortium (Ghana) - Oct. 2019 – Aug. 2021

    • Provided legal advice to clients in banking, retail, insurance, and telecommunications.
    • Conducted litigation and represented clients before regulatory bodies.

  • Consultant, Corporate Secretarial and Training Services Limited - Aug. 2018 – Oct. 2019

    • Provided company secretarial services, including organizing board meetings and AGMs.
    • Conducted legal audits to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

  • Master of Laws (LLM) - University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (Expected Sept. 2024)

  • Qualifying Certificate in Law (Barrister & Solicitor) - Ghana School of Law (2017-2019)

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Wisconsin University College, Ghana (2013-2017)

  • BSc. Business Administration (Accounting) - Central University, Ghana (2009-2013)

  • Company Secretarial Expertise: Drafting board minutes, resolutions, and managing corporate governance compliance.

  • Telecommunications & Competition Law: Advising on regulatory issues and representing clients in tribunals.

  • Financial Regulation & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to KYC and other regulatory requirements.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and legal research tools.