{"id":39,"date":"2016-08-11T08:55:34","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T08:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sw-themes.com\/porto_dummy\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2022-03-08T22:41:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T22:41:17","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abassociatesgh.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;About Agbanu and Bentum Associates&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-md&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; type=&#8221;small&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#cfa968&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;lead m-b-lg&#8221;]We are a leading law firm in Ghana, with broad expertise and experience in providing first-rate legal services for international and local corporations in all sectors of the economy. We tackle challenging projects creatively, conduct legal research and due diligence painstakingly, and offer fearless representation to our clients. We are able to offer commercially astute and innovative advice, due to the high calibre of our lawyers and the depth of our knowledge and expertise across a wide range of industries.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-152 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/abassociatesgh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/demo-law-firm\/slide-corporate-law-office-2-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abassociatesgh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/demo-law-firm\/slide-corporate-law-office-2-thumb.jpg 120w, https:\/\/abassociatesgh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/demo-law-firm\/slide-corporate-law-office-2-thumb-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abassociatesgh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/demo-law-firm\/slide-corporate-law-office-2-thumb-85x85.jpg 85w, https:\/\/abassociatesgh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/demo-law-firm\/slide-corporate-law-office-2-thumb-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>We work hard at getting better by recruiting the best professional and administrative staff, who develop through a wide range of continuing legal education activities. We are team players and believe in meeting deadlines and delivering our work on time. We often work on major projects involving a wide range of parties and institutions, and will go the extra mile to ensure that the entire project is successful.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Expertise&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-md&#8221;][vc_column_text]Over the last 40 years, We have built a solid base of local and international clients and has worked closely with domestic and international corporations, financial institutions, regulators, governments, state agencies and public-sector bodies as to carve a niche for itself as one of the preferred Law Firm of choice in Ghana.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our Mission&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-t-lg&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;m-t-lg&#8221;]The Mission of Agbanu and Bentum Associates is to<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list list-unstyled list-primary list-borders m-t-n\">\n<li>Deliver professional services at the highest levels of competence<\/li>\n<li>Share strong insights into the intricacies of commercial and corporate practice in Ghana<\/li>\n<li>Respond rapidly and effectively to the needs of clients<\/li>\n<li>Show sensitivity to the needs of clients<\/li>\n<li>Unravel the complexities of Ghana&#8217;s legal and regulatory framework for the benefit of investors, and<\/li>\n<li>Maintain the utmost confidentiality with respect to clients\u2019 information.<\/li>\n<li class=\"m-t-none p-t p-b appear-animation\" data-appear-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-appear-animation-delay=\"0\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Partners&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-md&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Kwame Bentum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Called to the bar in 1995.Studied at University of Ghana and London School of Economics (LSE) Law School.<br \/>\nSpecialized in Family law,Letters of administration,Probate,Real Estate,Mining,Land and Agriculture<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nkwame.bentum@abassociatesgh.com[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Charles Agbanu<\/strong><br \/>\nCalled to the bar in 1995<br \/>\nStudied at university of Ghana, Ghana Law School (Makola), LSE Law School and GIMPA.<br \/>\nSpecialized in Oil and Gas,Litigation,Mergers and acquisitions,International business andTaxes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\ncharles.agbanu@abassociatesgh.com[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Senior Associates&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-md&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>\u00a0Ofori Michael<\/strong><br \/>\nCalled to the BAR in 1998. Studied at University of Ghana Law School, Ghana Law School (Makola), LSE Law School &#8211; London.<br \/>\nSpecialized in mining and natural resources law, taxation and real estate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nmichael.ofori@abassociatesgh.com[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Abena Akuoko Sarpong <\/strong><br \/>\nCalled to the BAR in 2001. Studied at Queen Mary University of London School of law, and the Ghana Law School (Makola).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nabena.sarpong@abassociatesgh.com[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;About Agbanu and Bentum Associates&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-md&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; type=&#8221;small&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#cfa968&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;lead m-b-lg&#8221;]We are a leading law firm in Ghana, with broad expertise and experience in providing first-rate legal services for international and local corporations in all sectors of the economy. 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