ABOUT RICK JANSON

Real estate Lawyer

Phone:+1(914)416‑3864

About

Rick Janson joined the Firm as a Legal Associate, with a wealth of experience in Land Litigation, Matrimonial Causes, Probate and Administration of Estates.He has previously worked with the Medico-Legal Experts Practice (TMLEP), UK as a screening agent where He acquired an invaluable client service approach to medical negligence. He undertook extensive research on medical negligence cases and drafted detailed reports to be presented to a panel of medical experts.

Rick Janson has advised major players in the renewable energy and petroleum sectors on licensing requirements, corporate restructuring and local content compliance. He has also conducted due diligence on behalf of clients operating in sectors such as construction and infrastructure and advised on the formation of joint ventures. Rick Janson has drafted and reviewed a number of agreements and documents including employment contracts, Human Resource Policies, loan agreements, service contract agreements and construction contracts in line with FIDIC. Rick Janson is passionate about providing real-time solutions to the problems of clients. He has played a pivotal role in the incorporation and structuring of international organisations seeking to enter the Ghanaian market and provides company secretarial services to clients.

Education

  • American University, Washington, D.C, Political Science,
  • University of Kent, LL.B. (Hons) Law Degree
  • University of Law, Guildford, Surrey, Legal Practice Course (PgDip LPC)

He brings a unique legal perspective to the Firm with her background experience from the United States and United Kingdom.

Areas of Expertise

Since joining the Firm, Rick Janson has broadened his areas of expertise to include: Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Transactions and Employment and Immigration. He is well-versed in Company Law and has advised clients of the Firm on the implications of the new law governing companies. He worked as part of the core team of the Firm to produce the OBG Report 2020 – Legal Chapter, which contains an analysis of the new corporate governance regime.