Vanessa Koshie Boifio Esq., PHRi
Head of Legal at Forewin Ghana Limited- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Forewin Ghana Limited
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Ghana
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Legal
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Mar 2023 - Present
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for the company and its four (4) affiliates by providing comprehensive legal support especially in matters relating to land, property and company registration and management, as well as trademark registration and its renewal. Advise the Human Resources Department on legal matters including collective bargaining agreement negotiations, mediation and dispute resolutions with the trade union. Draft, review and negotiate service contracts and legal agreements to protect commercial and legal interests. Manage external legal counsel and provide input into litigation strategies and approaches regarding pending litigation and claims to minimize legal risks and ensure timely resolution. Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on complex legal issues arising from the company’s operations. Show less
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Legal Associate
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Oct 2019 - Feb 2023
Conduct client consultation to actively listen to client concerns, identify relevant areas of law and advise on possible legal solutions, including potential litigation. Prepare and review legal documents such as agreements, processes, legal opinions, reports and correspondence within specified timelines. Represent clients and protect their interests in multiple courts of law, presenting good arguments and engaging in negotiations as required. Collaborate with colleagues to conduct legal research and due diligence, providing thorough analysis of intricate legal issues and cases. Oversee company secretarial tasks, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Show less
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University of Ghana School of Law
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Ghana
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Speaker of Senate
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Facilitated the review, deliberation and endorsement of policies and proposals submitted by the Faculty Executives. Assumed the role and responsibilities of acting Speaker of Senate during the Speaker’s absence, ensuring the uninterrupted and continued effective functioning of the Senate. Facilitated the review, deliberation and endorsement of policies and proposals submitted by the Faculty Executives. Assumed the role and responsibilities of acting Speaker of Senate during the Speaker’s absence, ensuring the uninterrupted and continued effective functioning of the Senate.
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J. Opoku Boateng & Co.
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Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
Generated case status reports and supported the drafting of legal documents and client communications. Methodically organized and labeled evidence, assisted with witness preparation and took comprehensive courtroom notes during trial proceedings. Conducted in-depth legal research and provided extensive administrative support to the team. Generated case status reports and supported the drafting of legal documents and client communications. Methodically organized and labeled evidence, assisted with witness preparation and took comprehensive courtroom notes during trial proceedings. Conducted in-depth legal research and provided extensive administrative support to the team.
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Education
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Human Resources Certification Institute
Professional, Human Resources -
HR Certification Center
Executive Certificate in Strategic Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Services -
Ghana School of Law
Professional Law Course -
University of Ghana
Bachelor's Degree, Law -
Wesley Girls' High School
High School, General Arts (Elective Maths, Economics, French and Geography)