Ghanaian Lawyer Passes Away in Dubai Following Scuba Diving Incident

The legal community in Ghana mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars as Nana Serwah Godson-Amamoo, a distinguished lawyer and partner at AB & David Africa, tragically passed away in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

According to a report by asaaseradio.com on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Nana Serwah collapsed shortly after returning to her hotel following a scuba diving excursion.

The circumstances surrounding her untimely passing have left her colleagues, friends, and family in shock and disbelief.

With an impressive career spanning over 19 years, Nana Serwah was widely regarded as an expert in the energy and extractive industries.

As a partner in AB & David Africa’s esteemed Natural Resources and Extractive Industries Practice Group, she played a pivotal role in representing clients across a spectrum of legal matters pertaining to natural resources, energy, mining, and other extractive industries.

Her extensive expertise encompassed various facets of legal and strategic advisory services, including acquisitions, deal structuring, negotiation support, project development, joint ventures, and local content considerations within these sectors.

In addition to her contributions to the legal profession, Nana Serwah also led AB & David Africa’s Government Business and Regulation Practice Group.

In this capacity, she provided invaluable counsel to African governments on public sector organizational and policy reform initiatives, contributed to the development of industry legislation, and spearheaded capacity-building efforts aimed at enhancing systems and human resources.

The news of Nana Serwah’s passing has left a profound impact on her colleagues and peers, who remember her as a dedicated professional and a compassionate individual.

While the exact date of the incident remains unspecified, a series of heartfelt tributes posted on social media platforms, including Facebook, by friends and acquaintances, heightens the depth of the loss felt by those who had the pleasure of crossing paths with Nana Serwah.