Lawyer Liticia Achampong

Lawyer Liticia Achampong is a Partner at Galaxy Law Firm Ghana, co-heading the firm's Corporate and Banking & Finance practices. Called to the Ghana Bar in 2010, Liticia brings exceptional expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactional work.

Liticia advises a diverse clientele ranging from startups and family-owned businesses to multinational corporations and financial institutions. She has earned recognition for her ability to navigate Ghana's evolving regulatory landscape, particularly in the banking, fintech, and insurance sectors. Her clients value her strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and practical approach to complex legal challenges.

Prior to joining Galaxy Law Firm, Liticia was an associate in the corporate department of a leading international law firm in Accra, and served as legal counsel to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana. She holds an LL.B from the University of Ghana, a BL from the Ghana School of Law, and an LL.M in Corporate and Financial Law from Harvard Law School.

Liticia is an active member of the Ghana Bar Association, the International Bar Association, and serves on the board of the Ghana Women Lawyers Association.

Liticia's expertise includes:

• Corporate Formation and Governance: Advising on company incorporations, business structures, corporate secretarial services, and board governance best practices.
• Banking and Financial Services Regulation: Guiding banks, microfinance institutions, fintech companies, and investment firms through Bank of Ghana licensing and compliance requirements.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring and negotiating share purchases, asset acquisitions, and business combinations across various sectors.
• Fintech and Digital Finance: Advising payment service providers, cryptocurrency exchanges, and digital lenders on regulatory frameworks and licensing.
• Securities and Capital Markets: Counseling public companies and issuers on Ghana Stock Exchange listing requirements and ongoing disclosure obligations.
• Cross-Border Transactions: Facilitating foreign direct investment into Ghana, including joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and regulatory approvals (GIPC, EPA).
• Commercial Contracts: Drafting and negotiating complex agreements including distribution, franchising, supply, and technology licensing.
• Data Protection and Privacy: Advising on compliance with Ghana's Data Protection Act (Act 843) and implementing data governance frameworks.
• Insolvency and Corporate Rescue: Guiding distressed companies through restructuring, administration, and liquidation proceedings.