Irene has over nine (9) years of experience in corporate advisory, tax & investment, energy, mining, real estate & property matters. She has advised on and assisted with the structuring of various transactions, joint ventures, corporate governance matters, statutory and regulatory compliance as well as cross-border M&A transactions in diverse sectors including the telecommunications , banking and financial services , mining and tourism sectors.

She currently serves as the group co-ordinator for the firm’s corporate practice group and  also co-ordinates the activities of  ABD’s related company ABD Consulting, a consulting firm focused on Africa project origination, project development and related advisory services .

PRACTICE AREAS

• Corporate
• Mining
• Property and Real Estate
• Energy, Infrastructure and PPP

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Contribution to World Bank Ease of Doing Business in Ghana, Insolvency Questionnaire – Ghana Chapter -2016 to 2022
• Business Regulation in Ghana – presentation as part of session for SMEs in collaboration with Clifford Chance and Recycle Up Ghana (2022)
• Contribution to Africa Anti- Bribery and Corruption Guide – Chapter on Anti- Bribery and Corruption Legislation in Ghana (2022)

EDUCATION/BAR MEMBERSHIP

• Qualifying Certificate/ Barrister-at-Law (Ghana School of Law)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (University of Ghana)
• Bachelor of Arts; B.A Sociology & Study of Religions (University of Ghana)
• Member, International Bar Association, Ghana Bar Association and American Bar Association