Ms. Barbara Beverly Brown
Board Member
Ms. Barbara Beverly Brown is an accomplished corporate lawyer and governance professional with over a decade of high-level practice across Ghana, West Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. She is recognized for delivering practical, commercially sound solutions that integrate legal acumen with business insight.
Current Role
Ms. Brown serves as General Counsel & Company Secretary at Groupe Nduom Limited. In this capacity, she oversees legal and governance matters for a multinational conglomerate with a diverse portfolio, including:
* Financial services, energy, and manufacturing.
* Education, hospitality, and social welfare enterprises.
Education & Professional Admissions
* LLM in International Trade and Business Law: Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
* Qualifying Certificate in Law: Ghana School of Law.
* LL.B.: University of Ghana, Legon.
* Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: University of Ghana, Legon (2006).
* Admissions: Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana and a Notary Public.
* Memberships: Ghana Bar Association (GBA), International Bar Association (IBA), and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK).
Core Areas of Expertise
Ms. Brown provides strategic counsel across several specialized domains:
* Corporate & Commercial Law: Handling investments, M&A, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions.
* Corporate Governance: Board advisory, governance frameworks, and directors’ duties.
* Risk & Compliance: Navigating regulatory environments and enterprise risk assessment across multiple jurisdictions.
* International Business Advisory: Market-entry guidance and company structuring in Ghana, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, the UK, and the USA.
* Dispute Resolution: Providing advisory and representation in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Professional Impact
Ms. Brown supports a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from startups to multinational corporations. Her sector experience is equally vast, spanning telecommunications, insurance, pensions, sports, and consumer protection. She is dedicated to helping organizations enhance compliance and achieve sustainable growth.
