Nana Yaw Ntrakwah

Partner

Phone: 00 233-302-777068

Overview

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.

Involvement

ADMISSIONS

  • Litigation Counsel of America
  • Bar of England and Wales
  • The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
  • Ghana Bar Association
  • Corporate Law Institute

Education

  • LLM (Energy Law) – Joint Degree from Universities of Groningen, Oslo, Aberdeen & Copenhagen; – NSELP
  • Ghana School of Law (Post Call);
  • Alliance Française de Bordeaux, France;
  • Inns of Court School of Law / City University, London, UK;
  • LLB (Hons) University of Exeter, UK
  • Bachelor of Arts Concordia College, USA

Honors & Awards

Representative Matters

Military Experience

Publications & Presentations

  • 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!

Overview

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.

Admissions

  • Litigation Counsel of America
  • Bar of England and Wales
  • The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
  • Ghana Bar Association
  • Corporate Law Institute

Education

  • LLM (Energy Law) – Joint Degree from Universities of Groningen, Oslo, Aberdeen & Copenhagen; – NSELP
  • Ghana School of Law (Post Call);
  • Alliance Française de Bordeaux, France;
  • Inns of Court School of Law / City University, London, UK;
  • LLB (Hons) University of Exeter, UK
  • Bachelor of Arts Concordia College, USA

Client Voices

“Nana Yaw is a standout litigator and trial lawyer, known for his strategic insight, technical skill, and integrity. He sees the big picture, anticipates challenges, and delivers creative, effective solutions — whether in negotiation, arbitration, or the courtroom.”

G. Steven Henry
Founder and General Counsel,
Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)