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Nana Adjoa Adobea Asante is a highly accomplished lawyer and governance strategist with over a decade of legal leadership across telecommunications, fintech, intellectual property, and regulatory policy. She brings exceptional cross-jurisdictional insight and a deep understanding of legal systems in emerging and developed markets. As Co-Founder of Afrimore Advisors, she provides top-tier legal advisory to fintechs, ISPs, and digital platforms, shaping financial structures, IP protections, and data privacy frameworks aligned with international standards such as GDPR. She is recognised for her ability to lead legal innovation, leveraging digital tools to enhance compliance, mitigate legal risks, and drive business growth. Nana Adjoa previously served as Company Secretary of the National Communications Authority (NCA), where she led governance reforms, spearheaded regulatory transformation, and established the Authority's first Dispute Resolution Committee, significantly reducing litigation and fostering industry collaboration. Her tenure as CEO of the National Folklore Board was equally transformative, culminating in the passage of national legislation on folklore user fees, partnerships with UNESCO and Marvel Studios, and a 60% increase in sector revenue through strategic IP licensing. A boardroom mainstay, she has held non-executive directorships with government and private sector institutions, including the Precious Minerals Marketing Company and the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana. She is also the founder of the Adobea Khartey Mentorship Series-empowering young women into leadership with an impressive track record of advancement. Certified in Negotiation, Mediation, and Sustainable Dispute Resolution from the University of Milan, she is a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution and conflict transformation. Nana Adjoa is also a proud member of the Institute of Directors (Ghana and UK), promoting excellence in corporate governance. Nana Adjoa is an active global voice in legal innovation, having spoken at the International Bar Association conferences (Paris, Rome and Mexico City), and contributed to international legal discourse through publications on digital regulation and space law. She holds certifications from MIT, Berkeley Law, McGill University, and the University of Milan, and continues to serve on international committees in law, space, and technology. With a unique blend of legal, governance, and communication expertise, Nana Adjoa Adobea Khartey offers clients trusted counsel at the intersection of law, innovation, and strategy.