Richard Acheampong is a dual-qualified corporate lawyer, admitted in both England & Wales and Ghana, with over ten years’ experience advising clients in the United Kingdom and across West Africa. He has practised extensively in both jurisdictions, providing clients with insight into the legal, regulatory, and commercial landscapes of each. He specialises in litigation and dispute resolution, real estate finance, cross-border transactions, and corporate governance, offering practical, commercially minded guidance on complex legal matters.

As a Director at Mascot Legal Ltd, Richard Acheampong has guided investors, developers, and funders through high-value property financing, international deals, and corporate governance challenges. He also advises businesses entering new markets across West Africa and Europe on a range of transactions. His practice focuses on helping clients anticipate, manage, and mitigate dispute risk before it arises, ensuring transactions run smoothly and objectives are protected.

Richard regularly acts in commercial and corporate disputes involving allegations of breach of duty, misrepresentation, contractual interpretation, shareholder, and governance issues. His dual qualification allows him to offer seamless advice across multiple jurisdictions, delivering clear, strategic solutions that safeguard clients’ interests.

Before entering private practice, Richard Acheampong founded and ran several businesses across the healthcare, real estate, and security services sectors, giving him a strong entrepreneurial perspective that informs his legal practice. Driven by a commitment to excellence, outstanding client service, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, Richard is also an author and philanthropist, bringing a broad, purpose-driven approach to everything he does.