BENNETTE AABANGBIO NAKAAR
Nandom
Summary
Experienced lawyer offering comprehensive legal guidance and assistance to clients. Proficient in conducting thorough research and analyzing complex legal documents, ensuring accurate interpretation. Adept at resolving disputes and skillfully negotiating settlements, consistently achieving favorable outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking abilities, effectively prioritizing tasks and consistently meeting demanding deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Gabora & Associates
06.2024 - Current
- Handled litigation cases in both criminal and civil law.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and gathered evidence to formulate defense strategies or initiate legal actions.
- Drafted comprehensive legal processes
- Reviewed and analyzed legal documents.
- Provided expert legal opinions on matters referred by clients.
- Investigated relevant laws and prior court rulings to aid in case preparation.
- Composed effective closing statements and handled the submission of appeals in legal proceedings.
Legal Officer
Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Conducted admissibility conferences to ascertain when a particular complaint lodged with the Commission falls under any of the mandates of the Commission
- Enforced the Commission's recommendations in the Superior Courts of Judicature as required.
- Educated the public on the Commission's functions through radio and other platforms.
- Participated in mediation and panel hearings of complaints lodged with the Commission, and drafted decisions/legal opinions.
- Any other duty as directed by the Regional Director
Legal Manager
Media General Ghana Limited
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Facilitated communication between management, the board, and staff across various units, ensuring seamless information flow and decision-making.
- Provided legal representation in court and before quasi-judicial bodies such as the Labour Commission.
- Coordinated interactions between the board, management, and the main regulator (NCA).
- Advised the board and management on legal matters by interpreting documents and information, ensuring adherence to contracts, statutory, and regulatory requirements for strategic decision-making.
- Ensured group-wide compliance by offering detailed legal and regulatory advice.
- Executed company secretarial responsibilities, maintaining adherence to corporate governance standards.
In House Counsel
Trasacco Estates Development Limited
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Drafted, executed and registered Subleases of the various condominiums and apartments purchased by the Customers of Trasacco
- Legal representation in Court/other quasi-judicial entities together with external solicitors
- Filed of all statutory returns and obtained land title certificate for all unregistered lands
Legal Associate
Heritage Bank Limited
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted the head legal in managing all legal affairs of the bank, including rendering legal advice, reviewing agreements, and conducting due diligence on collateral properties.
- Reviewed and perfected legal documents such as leases, land title certificates and agreements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Liaised with external solicitors and filed statutory returns to maintain legal and regulatory compliance for the bank.
- Acted as Board Secretary, bridging the communication gap between the Board and the Bank’s Management from June 2018 to November 2018.
- Drafted, negotiated, and executed various legal documents including contracts, Non-disclosure Agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding.
- Collaborated with government agencies including Ghana Revenue Authority, SSNIT, and National Pensions Regulatory Authority to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Prepared and finalized detailed loan documentation.
- Interpreted and applied relevant banking laws to ensure compliance.
- Monitored changes in the legal framework and conducted impact analysis for the Bank.
- Enforced corrective measures to ensure adherence to legal standards and policies.
Pupil/Associate
Dery & Co Legal Practitioners, Consultants and Notaries Public
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Conducted thorough legal research to find applicable laws and precedents for pending cases.
- Composed compelling closing addresses and efficiently managed the filing of appeals in court when required.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support the formulation of defense strategies and initiation of legal actions.
- Reviewed and analyzed legal documents, including contracts, leases, and mortgages, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Drafted comprehensive legal processes for case management.
- Provided comprehensive legal opinions on matters referred by retainers and clients.
- Gathered and evaluated legal data to inform and strengthen court case arguments.
National Service Personnel (Legal Officer)
Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided legal opinions on matters referred from various district offices of the Commission.
- Facilitated arbitration and mediation of complaints, ensuring fair and timely resolution.
- Conducted public education sessions to inform communities about legal rights and responsibilities.
- Provided legal representation in court-referred cases, upholding clients' rights.
Education
Barrister at Law -
Ghana School of Law
01.2012
LL. B (2nd Class Upper) -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2010
High School Diploma -
St. Francis Xavier Minor Seminary
Wa, Ghana06-2005
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Corporate Governance and Board Secretariat
- Litigation and Advocacy
- Stakeholder and Regulator Engagement
- Document Management and Filing
- Legal Research and Analysis
Membership of professional bodies
Ghana Bar Association
Board memberships
- University for Development Studies Clinics Board, 11/01/15 - 05/31/19
- Co-opted member, Nandom Rural Bank Limited, 01/01/16 - 12/31/18
- Substantive Board Secretary, Nandom Rural Bank, 12/01/21 - Present
Additional interests
- Reading and writing
- Researching
- Networking and Socializing
Training
- Risk Management for Legal Officers, 10/01/18, National Banking College
- Regulation of Credit Operations, 02/01/18, National Banking College
- Guarantees & Standby Letters of Credit in International trade, 05/01/17, National Banking College
- Movable Asset-Based Lending, 11/29/17, National Banking College
- Earth Jurisprudence training in Ethiopia, 04/01/15, A training as part of efforts to support local communities to claim recognition for customary law and legitimacy in practicing their faith in the protection of sacred natural sites and territories within the context of the on-going African civil society campaign against the impacts of destructive developments especially mining.
Research
- Dissertation, 08/01/09 - 05/31/10, The relevance of a floating charge as an effective security in Ghana: A dissertation submitted to the faculty of law KNUST in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of an LL. B degree.
- Client Earth: The Hothouse, 03/01/13 - 04/30/13, Justice in the natural resources sector in Ghana. A research work based on which the natural resources sector laws and policies will be reformed.
Additional Information
Rev. G. S Gabora Esq
Senior Partner, Gabora & Associates
Kumasi-Asokwa
+233 244883098
Siddique Ubeidu Esq
Regional Director CHRAJ
Upper West Region
+233 244781850
Timeline
Partner
Gabora & Associates
06.2024 - Current
Legal Officer
Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
10.2020 - 04.2024
Legal Manager
Media General Ghana Limited
09.2019 - 04.2020
In House Counsel
Trasacco Estates Development Limited
04.2019 - 08.2019
Legal Associate
Heritage Bank Limited
02.2017 - 03.2019
Pupil/Associate
Dery & Co Legal Practitioners, Consultants and Notaries Public
10.2012 - 12.2016
National Service Personnel (Legal Officer)
Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice
10.2012 - 06.2013
LL. B (2nd Class Upper) -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Barrister at Law -
Ghana School of Law
High School Diploma -
St. Francis Xavier Minor Seminary
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