Vanessa Marie Akweley Dodoo
Partner
vanessa@dodoopartners.com

Founding Partner
Vanessa Marie Akweley Dodoo
Vanessa is a dedicated legal professional and Founding Partner at Dodoo & Partners.

With a solid foundation in Ghanaian law and valuable experience from top-tier firms, including Kulendi@Law, Vanessa brings strategic insight, exceptional client service, and in-depth legal expertise to her practice.
A qualified Barrister-at-Law, enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana, she holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Ghana School of Law. During her legal studies, she developed a strong interest in healthcare regulation, culminating in a well-researched dissertation in the field.
Vanessa is currently pursuing a Master’s degree with a focus on healthcare law and litigation, underscoring her commitment to becoming a leading authority in this specialised area. Her practice is characterised by a blend of strong advocacy, responsive client service, and strategic thinking in complex legal matters.
Recognised for her analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail, Vanessa excels in navigating intricate legal challenges while maintaining clear and effective communication with clients. Her organisational acumen and adaptability enable her to deliver tailored legal solutions across a variety of practice areas.
Driven by a vision to transform the legal landscape, Vanessa is committed to building Dodoo & Partners into a premier law firm—renowned for its innovative approach to healthcare law and litigation, and for contributing meaningfully to legal development in Ghana and beyond.
“True freedom requires the rule of law and justice, and a judicial system in which the rights of some are not secured by the denial of rights to others.”
– Jonathan Sacks –
“True freedom requires the rule of law and justice, and a judicial system in which the rights of some are not secured by the denial of rights to others.”
– Jonathan Sacks –