BENEDICT AZURE
Summary
I am an extremely effective and dedicated lawyer with a deep understanding of legal systems and regulatory frameworks, spanning banking and finance, corporate governance, mineral resources, trade law, and intellectual property. A highly analytical researcher with a quick turnaround, I excel in providing strategic legal solutions with precision and efficiency. I am seeking an opportunity to apply my skills and expand my expertise within a highly reputable organization, where I can contribute meaningfully while gaining the tools and insights to drive impactful change in an increasingly competitive commercial and legal ecosystem.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
10.2024 - Current
- Represented a wide range of clients in a diverse number of commercial disputes, spanning debt recovery to intellectual property infringement.
- I am a key member of the Intellectual Property team, responsible for tasks such as the registration of all forms of Industrial Property and Patents, client correspondence, and providing legal opinions on Trademarks and advising on data Protection regulations.
- Drafting and reviewing facility agreements, leases, concession agreements, and reserve-based lending (RBL) agreements for oil and gas financing. Experienced in structuring secured transactions, negotiating key terms, and ensuring regulatory compliance while mitigating contractual risks.
- Proficient in collateral registration and security perfection, with the Collateral Registry and other relevant regulatory bodies. Experienced in registering charges, debentures, mortgages, and other security interests to secure loan and credit transactions. Skilled in conducting due diligence, priority searches, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements to safeguard creditor interests, and enforce security rights.
Pupil/Associate
Axis Legal
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Drafting court processes.
- Attending court on behalf of clients.
- Engaging in settlement discussions.
- Pursued debt recovery on behalf of several banks and financial institutions.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts.
- Updating legal registries for client companies.
Pupil
Consolidated Bank Ghana
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensure compliance with banking laws and regulations
- Review and draft contracts and legal documents
- Assess and mitigate legal risks
- Manage litigation and disputes
- Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders
- Conduct legal research and provide analysis
Internship
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Undertook several legal research assignments for the Partners and Associates at the firm
- Drafted legal opinions and made recommendations on numerous projects
- Drafted court processes
- Worked on a wide range of corporate transactions with a particular focus on intellectual property and Trade and investment
- Worked on numerous Trademark applications and filings
Law Clerk (National Service)
Rhema Law / Oxford Consultants
Accra
11.2022 - 03.2023
- I sat in several Board Meeting for Companies where I was responsible for the taking of minutes and action points
- Undertook registration and filings for various companies at the Registrar Generals Department
- Conducted research into various regulations and industry specific guidelines for clients to ensure regulatory compliance
Judicial Internship
Family and Juvenile Court
Accra
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Undertook research for my presiding judge
- Made written and oral submissions on various cases and topics
- Moved mock motions
INTERN
Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed research on case Law
- Recorded complaints of individuals regarding treatment at their respective work places and forwarded same to investigators
- Recorded the minutes at meetings and conferences
Education
B.L -
Ghana School of Law
01.2023
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
01.2021
GCSE'S ; A-LEVEL -
Claremont High School Academy
Harrow, London01.2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Effective communication
- Project coordination
- Contract drafting
- Regulatory compliance
- Data protection
- Settlement negotiation
- Risk assessment
- Team Player
- Creativity
- Innovative
- Attention to detail
- Presentation Skills
- Intellectual property
- Litigation support
References
- Edem K. Okudzeto, Sam Okudzeto & Associates, 0551194164, eokudzeto@senachambers.com
- Akosua Gyamfi Duamroh, Axis Legal, 0244375009, akabrafi@gmail.com
- Akua Adjei, Rhema Law, 0509453058, akuaa@oxfordconsultantsgh.com
Activities
- The Wealth Economy, Sustainable Development and the Law, University of Cambridge, Bennett Institute of Public Policy, 09/01/23, Awarded a certificate for completing a course exploring the shortcomings of nations domestic policies regarding economic growth and new sustainable mechanisms.
- National Citizen Service- UK, 06/01/15, Undertook the NSC Challenge with a team, organizing fundraisers for community projects across London.
- Model United Nations, University of Hertfordshire, England, 2016, Participated as delegate in a simulated United Nations General Assembly, adjudged overall best delegate.
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Painting and Sketching, Reading, Basketball, Traveling, Video Gaming
- Date of Birth: 05/14/99
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
10.2024 - Current
Pupil/Associate
Axis Legal
01.2024 - 09.2024
Pupil
Consolidated Bank Ghana
11.2023 - 01.2024
Internship
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
07.2023 - 09.2023
Law Clerk (National Service)
Rhema Law / Oxford Consultants
11.2022 - 03.2023
Judicial Internship
Family and Juvenile Court
08.2022 - 09.2022
INTERN
Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice
05.2019 - 08.2019
B.L -
Ghana School of Law
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
GCSE'S ; A-LEVEL -
Claremont High School Academy
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