Amarteifio & Co. is a full-service Ghanaian law firm offering expert legal counsel across a broad range of practice areas. Established in 1980 and headquartered in Osu, Accra, the firm has built a reputation for delivering sophisticated, results-driven legal solutions to multinational corporations, public companies, private enterprises, and individuals. Our 12 qualified lawyers — including internationally trained and dual-qualified practitioners — bring deep technical expertise and an international outlook to every engagement. Whether navigating complex commercial transactions, resolving high-stakes disputes, or advising on governance and compliance, we provide counsel that is both strategically sound and practically effective. Below is an overview of our principal areas of practice.
Attestation and certification of documents, oaths and statutory declarations, powers of attorney, and affidavits for use in Ghana and abroad.
Our Notary Public services cover the attestation, certification and legalisation of documents for use in Ghana and abroad, the administration of oaths and statutory declarations, notarisation of powers of attorney and affidavits, and the authentication of commercial and personal documentation for international use. Our notarial practice supports individuals, corporations, banks and diplomatic missions with precision and strict formal compliance.
Lending transactions, debt restructuring, regulatory matters, and security documentation.
We advise banks, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers on lending transactions, debt restructuring, regulatory matters, and security documentation. Our team has extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border finance transactions.
Divorce, custody, adoption, inheritance, trusts, and matrimonial property matters.
Our family law practice covers divorce proceedings, child custody and maintenance, adoption, inheritance disputes, trusts, and matrimonial property matters — handled with sensitivity, discretion, and professionalism.
Employment contracts, termination disputes, redundancy, workplace policy, and collective bargaining.
We represent employers and employees in employment contract drafting, termination disputes, redundancy matters, workplace policy compliance, and collective bargaining. We also advise on Ghana Labour Act requirements and HR governance best practices.
Company formation, M&A, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and corporate restructuring.
We advise on company formations, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, regulatory compliance, and corporate restructuring. Our team has guided multinational corporations and local businesses through Ghana's evolving commercial landscape for over four decades.
Conveyancing, title searches, leases, property development, and land dispute resolution.
We provide comprehensive real estate legal services including conveyancing, title searches, lease agreements, property development advisory, and resolution of land disputes. Our expertise spans residential, commercial, and agricultural property across Ghana.
Board administration, regulatory filings, governance frameworks, and Companies Act compliance.
We provide company secretarial services to public listed and private companies, supporting board administration, regulatory filings, governance frameworks, and compliance with the Companies Act.
Visas, work permits, residence permits, citizenship, and immigration compliance.
We assist individuals and corporations with visa applications, work permits, residence permits, citizenship matters, and immigration compliance for expatriate employees operating in Ghana.
Civil, commercial, and constitutional litigation plus arbitration, mediation, and court-connected ADR.
Our litigators are seasoned advocates before Ghana's Superior Courts. We handle civil, commercial, and constitutional matters with rigour and strategic precision. We also offer arbitration, mediation, and court-connected ADR services through our accredited practitioners.