ASIEDU & YORKE
Practices
Asiedu & Yorke is committed to supporting its clientele in those sectors where their partnership with us can bring concrete value for money.
Technology, Media, Telecommunications (TMT)
Our TMT practice takes pride in expertise around the regulation of digital assets, Anti-money laundering compliance for the cryptocurrency & fintech ecosystem, and data protection in the digital ecosystem. The practice also has a strong command of the telecoms regulation language, and the regulatory framework governing the media space.
Disputes
Our disputes practice comprises a team dedicated to providing clients with effective representation in all types of disputes. We have a track record of success in complex and high-stakes litigation and arbitration matters.
Commercial & Corporate
Our commercial & corporate practice rides on extensive experience in Ghana's commercial and corporate landscape. We provide our clients with expert advice on a range of business issues including corporate governance, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions.
Maritime
Our maritime practice deploys a capable team to assist ocean carriers and cargo-owning clients understand and take advantage of their rights under your contracts for carriage of goods or bills of lading. We have obtained arrest warrants for several vessels at sea and in the process secured favourable settlement for our clients.
Tax
Our tax team is equipped to assist client with domestic tax issues and advice.
Aviation
Our aviation practice will assist you navigate the aviation sector in Ghana. In the past our lawyers have played crucial roles in representing industry actors, including representing aircraft lessors in lease arrangements with Ghanaian aircraft lessees. We have also advised players in the space on a range of matters including the IDERA, DPOA, and registration requirements with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Sports
Our sports law practice team is knowledgeable in the legal frameworks governing player transfers, contract negotiations, sponsorship agreements, broadcast rights, governance, and intellectual property aspects of sports. In Ghana, the team advises The Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels (English: International Federation of Professional Footballers), generally referred to as FIFPRO, the worldwide representative organisation for 65,000 professional footballers. The team also advises the Ghana Rugby Football Union.
Intellectual Property
Our intellectual property practice aims to leverage experience in intellectual property litigation, trademarks registration, patents, copyrights, designs, and regular engagement with the industry regulators to deliver sound and practical advice to industry players.
On 5 March 2024, one of our partners obtained a favourable judgement at the High Court, Commercial Division in a copyright infringement claim against a leading media giant in Ghana.
White-collar crime
The team harnesses their skills and experience to provide white-collar crime defence to its clients.
Estate
Our estate law practice drives client satisfaction in the area of legal due diligence on real estate, representing parties in real estate transactions, and assisting with the distribution of property upon the death of a deceased person.
Family matters
Our family law practice supports clients to navigate the complex maze of divorce, nullity, child custody, and adoption issues.
Natural Resources
Our natural resources practice aims to leverage experience in the mining, and energy sectors, and regular engagement with the industry regulators to deliver sound and practical advice to industry players. Our lawyers have advised industry players on the impact of industry laws on their business and have obtained licences and registrations for clients.
