Our Team
Legal Team
Founder & Managing Counsel
Francisca Serwaa Boateng, Esq.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Founder & Managing Counsel
Francisca was called to the Ghana Bar in October 1998 after completing the professional law course at the Ghana School of Law. She has a wide range of experience and has previously worked with the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Accra, Ghana, and the Policy and Global Affairs Division of the National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC. She is also a Fall 2002 alumnus of the prestigious Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellowship in Washington, DC.
As Managing Counsel/Head of Litigation of the firm, Francisca performs a number of roles, including leading the litigation and arbitration teams; advising foreign and local clients on business opportunities in Ghana; incorporation, registration and licensing of companies; due diligence; recovery of debt; advising clients on tax obligations, assisting with immigration permits; and preparing legal opinions on a wide range of commercial legal issues. She also serves as the Editor-in-chief of The Okyerema, our monthly newsletter.
Francisca was appointed as a notary public in April 2011 by the Hon. Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. She speaks fluent English and Twi as well as intermediate French.
Education
- LL.M – James E. Beasley School of Law, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA., USA – May, 2002
- LL.B (Hons) – University of Ghana, Legon, Accra – 1996 (K. Ansa- Twum Award for the best female student in the Law of Evidence)
- St. Monica’s Secondary School – Asante Mampong
Membership
- International Bar Association
- African Women Lawyers Association, Ghana
- Ghana Bar Association – Former Vice-President (Greater Accra)
- Africa International Legal Awareness (AILA) (London, UK) – Country Contact Person
Sylvia is an Associate Counsel at FSB Law Consult and completed her six months pupillage with the Firm. She was called to the Ghana Bar in October 2021. She previously interned at Amanfo Chambers and Monarch Solicitors in Manchester (UK).
As an Associate Counsel, Sylvia handles all cases in our different areas of practice for and on behalf of clients including but not limited to attending court sessions, drafting of agreements and court documents, attending court sessions, receiving and meeting with clients and conducting research. She also contributes to the Firm’s monthly newsletter, “The Okyerema”.
Education
Post-Call Law Course – Ghana School of Law – 2021
Legal Practice Course – BPP Law School (Leeds) – 2018
Bachelors in Law – Durham University (Durham) – 2016
Foundation in Law – Durham University – 2013
Achimota Secondary School – Accra – 2012
Associate Counsel
Sylvia Mends, Esq.
Administrative Team
Lebene is in charge of Finance and Administration at FSB Law Consult. She has overall supervisory responsibility for the smooth running of the firm and is also the firm’s lead on Client satisfaction and retention. Lebene holds a degree in Political Studies from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Office Manager
Lebene Gbebleou-Sleem
Office Manager
Lebene Gbebleou-Sleem
Lebene is in charge of Finance and Administration at FSB Law Consult. She has overall supervisory responsibility for the smooth running of the firm and is also the firm’s lead on Client satisfaction and retention. Lebene holds a degree in Political Studies from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST)
Eric Aduhene is the Compliance officer of the Firm’s wholly owned subsidiary, Elisus-Beatty Trust Services Limited. He is responsible for the corporate secretarial duties of
the company and also ensures all necessary forms
and processes needed to be filled and filed for company registration and statutory licenses are done.
Eric holds a BSc. Degree in Administration (Public Administration) from University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.
Compliance Officer
Eric Aduhene
Compliance Officer
Eric Aduhene
Eric Aduhene is the Compliance officer of the Firm’s wholly owned subsidiary, Elisus-Beatty Trust Services Limited. He is responsible for the corporate secretarial duties of
the company and also ensures all necessary forms
and processes needed to be filled and filed for company registration and statutory licenses are done.
Eric holds a BSc. Degree in Administration (Public Administration) from University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.
Rhoda Agyeiwaa Oduro
Strategy & Relationship Manager
Rhoda Agyeiwaa Oduro is a Strategy and Relationship Manager at Elisus-Beatty Trust services Limited, our law firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary. She is in charge of Client attraction for the company, marketing and also the company’s online presence.
Rhoda is an alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and holds a BSC. Degree in Mathematics from the Institution.
Strategy & Relationship Manager
Rhoda Agyeiwaa Oduro
Strategy & Relationship Manager
Rhoda Agyeiwaa Oduro
Rhoda Agyeiwaa Oduro is a Strategy and Relationship Manager at Elisus-Beatty Trust services Limited, our law firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary. She is in charge of Client attraction for the company, marketing and also the company’s online presence.
Rhoda is an alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and holds a BSC. Degree in Mathematics from the Institution.
Achiaa Owusu Afriyie is the Administrative Lead at FSB LAW CONSULT. She is responsible for the firm’s Client Services and is the first point of contact for all Clients in our firm and sees to the onboarding of all new clients.
Achiaa holds a certificate in Public Relations and Advertising from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
Administrative Lead
Achiaa Owusu Afriyie
Administrative Lead
Achiaa Owusu Afriyie
Achiaa Owusu Afriyie is the Administrative Lead at FSB LAW CONSULT. She is responsible for the firm’s Client Services and is the first point of contact for all Clients in our firm. and sees to the onboarding of all new clients.
Achiaa holds a certificate in Public Relations and Advertising from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
Richmond Asare is the Law Clerk/Office Support at FSB LAW CONSULT. He is responsible for office duties, court files, legal documents as well as communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements. He is a product of Methodist Day Senior High School in Tema.
Law Clerk/Office Support
Richmond Asare
Law Clerk/Office Support
Richmond Asare
Richmond Asare is the Law Clerk/Office Support at FSB LAW CONSULT. He is responsible for office duties, court files, legal documents as well as communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements. He is a product of Methodist Day Senior High School in Tema.
Victoria Foli is the Facilities & Security Support at FSB Law Consult. She is responsible for maintaining the office facilities and for providing security at our firm’s premises at all times.
Victoria attended Kpeve Senior
High School.
Facilities/Security Support
Victoria Foli
Facilities/Security Support
Victoria Foli
Victoria Foli is the Facilities & Security Support at FSB Law Consult. She is responsible for maintaining the office facilities and for providing security at our firm’s premises at all times.
Victoria attended Kpeve Senior
High School.
