Ophelia Asi Akoma

• Responsible for drafting, amending, and reviewing variety of various commercial contracts, including Intercompany Agreements, MSAs, Commercial Contracts, SLAs, Loan Agreements, PoAs, NDAs, Legal Documents, SOWs and others.
• Providing contractual advice, conduct risk assessments, supporting negotiations, and administering contract management duties.
• Establish and maintain contract templates, streamlining contracting process to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Coordinate, review, and prepare the legal documentation for approval and adoption of Financial Statements in collaboration with the Finance Team.
• Providing legal support in dispute resolution and managed contingent liabilities.
• Instructing outside counsel and managing legal expenditures.
• Compliance risk management activities, including delivering quarterly compliance training in the Benelux region on GDPR and Competition law developments and case laws.
• Compliance support: Monitor legislative changes and assist in ensuring that company policies remain current and compliant.
• Offering commercial legal advice and support upon request to various departments and senior leadership, including Sales, Product Directors, IIT, Finance, Treasury, Marketing, HR, General Affairs, Tax, Supply Chain Management and Service.
• Develop, Implement, maintain corporate governance frameworks, policies and processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drafting and reviewing DPAs, DPIAs, JCA, and handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) in accordance with the GDPR requirements.
• Handling Data Breach Incidents.
• Reviewing privacy policies, terms and conditions and cookie policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assessing and approving advertising materials for legal compliance.
• Drafting and reviewing internal governance documents, resolutions, and agreements.
• Managing Corporate housekeeping activities to ensure organizational compliance and governance.

• Manage export credit insurance claims, debt recovery, and legal investigations across multiple continents, including Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, and Canada.
• Investigated complex credit insurance claims, especially in Africa and Europe, and conducted due diligence on international trade transactions.
• Researched customers, analysed complex ownership structures, and assessed suspicious situations for large corporations and multinationals.
• Performed risk assessments, screened individuals, reviewed complex cross-border commercial contracts, negotiated settlements in disputed cases to resolve trade conflicts and recover outstanding claims, and provided legal advice to clients.
• Mediate disputes between businesses worldwide, facilitating amicable and legally sound resolutions.
• Analyse legal documentation and dispute proof. Investigate the validity of credit insurance claims, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Identify fraudulent claims, take proper legal action by drafting a fraud questionnaire, and drafting a fraudulent report for the client.
• Collaborate with legal teams and local offices to resolve complex trade conflicts efficiently.

Documentation and Reporting.

• Draft detailed reports on case findings, negotiations, and dispute resolutions.
• Maintain accurate records of claim investigations and recovery processes for legal and compliance purposes. Cross-Border Communication and Collaboration. Work with international stakeholders across legal and financial disciplines to enhance claim resolution strategies.
• Ensure timely, professional communication with involved parties. Strategic Case Management and International Trade Conflicts.
• Adapt strategies based on distinct legal frameworks and international trade practices to achieve effective resolutions.

Legal advice, Legal Consulting.

• Claim Investigation - Dispute Resolution.
• Reviewing and drafting contracts, contract negotiation, legal strategy, and General Data Protection Regulation.
• Drafting DPA.
• Handling Data Subject Access Requests.
• Handling data breaches.

Team Leader.

• Leading the African team by checking their drafts, supporting them when they have questions, and consulting with lawyers in that jurisdiction to ensure that we are in compliance with their local laws.

• Manage export credit insurance claims, debt recover, and legal investigations across multiple continents, including Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, and Canada.
• Investigated complex credit insurance claims, especially in Africa and Europe, and conducted due diligence on international trade transactions.
• Researched customers, analysed complex ownership structures, and assessed suspicious situations for large corporations and multinationals.
• Performed risk assessments, screened individuals, reviewed complex cross border commercial contracts, and negotiated settlements in disputed cases to resolve trade conflicts and recover outstanding claims and provided legal advice to clients.

• Drafted legal documents, including briefs, letters, and memos, under the supervision of senior solicitors.
• Conducted comprehensive legal research on various case laws and statutes to support ongoing cases.
• Assisted in preparing case files for court hearings, ensuring all necessary documentation was accurately compiled.
• Reviewed and summarised case files suggesting next steps for legal counsel.
• Participated in client meetings, taking detailed notes to aid in case preparation and strategy development.
• Prepared and filed legal documents with courts and other governmental agencies, following protocols.
• Compiled and submitted legal documents to courts and other regulatory bodies, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Provided administrative support to the legal department, handling correspondence and maintaining legal files.

• Managed front office operations to maintain exceptional guest service standards in a high-volume environment.
• Implemented strategies to maximise room occupancy and revenue, closely monitoring booking trends and adjusting rates accordingly.
• Handled guest complaints with empathy and professionalism, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
• Organised staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage during peak times while optimising labour costs.

• Making invoices for clients etc.
• Negotiated favourable terms with suppliers and partners, reducing costs and improving profit margins.