About ABS Attorneys

Awalime, Bartels-Kodwo & Sarpong is a growing litigation and commercial law firm based in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to providing sophisticated legal solutions to businesses navigating Ghana’s dynamic commercial landscape. As a partner-led firm, we combine deep local expertise with international best practices to serve clients across diverse sectors, with particular strength in fintech regulation, technology law, real estate, succession and estate planning, natural resource law, and complex commercial transactions.

Our practice has evolved alongside Ghana’s evolving economy. We have positioned ourselves at the forefront of fintech regulation, guiding early-stage enterprises through licensing requirements, compliance frameworks, and regulatory challenges. Our technology practice extends beyond fintech to serve tech companies across their lifecycle—from formation and governance to commercial agreements and intellectual property protection. We are also well positioned within the real estate industry with several developers and other industry players as our clients. In addition, we are uniquely positioned in the natural resource industries, especially to help with various client needs across the extractive industries. 

 At Awalime Bartels-Kodwo & Sarpong, we understand that modern businesses require lawyers who think commercially. Whether drafting shareholders agreements with innovative conversion features, negotiating regulatory licensing arrangements, or structuring joint ventures, we approach each matter with both legal precision and business acumen. Our clients benefit from our experience across sectors including hospitality, entertainment, sports, healthcare infrastructure, and digital services.

Our corporate and commercial practice encompasses the full spectrum of business law: mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. We have particular expertise in cross-border transactions and regularly advise international clients establishing or expanding operations in Ghana.

 What distinguishes Awalime Bartels-Kodwo  & Sarpong is our commitment to first understanding each client’s unique objectives and challenges and then going the extra mile to ensure that these objectives are met and challenges surmounted. Whether you are a startup navigating your first regulatory approval or an established enterprise executing a complex commercial transaction, we provide strategic counsel tailored to your needs.

 At Awalime Bartels-Kodwo  & Sarpong, we believe that exceptional legal service requires staying ahead of market developments and regulatory changes. We invest in understanding emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and shifting commercial practices to ensure our clients receive forward-thinking advice.

 We invite you to experience the difference that dedicated expertise and personalized service can make for your business.