Yaa Dankwa Ampadu-Sackey

Yaa Dankwa Ampadu-Sackey is a sought-after family law barrister with a thriving practice centred on modern families and complex children work. Yaa Dankwa is regularly instructed in high-conflict disputes involving child arrangements, relocation (both internal and international), and cases where serious allegations of abuse arise, including coercive and controlling behaviour and parental alienation. 

Yaa Dankwa has particular expertise in matters involving modern family structures, including surrogacy, same-sex parenting, and cases raising complex issues of parentage and legal recognition. She is adept at navigating sensitive and evolving areas of family law, providing clear, pragmatic advice in cases that often involve novel or cross-jurisdictional issues.

Yaa Dankwa is known for a strategic, analytical approach and the ability to distil complex issues into clear, persuasive arguments. Instructing solicitors value the combination of robust advocacy with sound judgment, alongside a consistently practical and solutions-focused approach from initial advice through to contested final hearings.

A particular strength of Yaa Dankwa’s practice lies in cases with an international dimension. Frequently instructed to provide expert opinion on Ghanaian law, particularly in relocation cases, Yaa Dankwa offers a rare dual-jurisdictional perspective. This enables instructing solicitors to navigate cross-border disputes, enforcement issues, and cultural considerations with confidence and precision.

Yaa Dankwa holds an active practising licence in Ghana and is an Affiliate Associate with Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathlin & Partners, further strengthening the ability to provide seamless, practical advice in cross-border matters involving Ghanaian law.

Yaa Dankwa is a Direct Access (Public Access) qualified barrister and holds an extension to conduct litigation, enabling her to accept instructions directly from clients and to manage cases from inception through to conclusion in a streamlined and cost-effective manner.

Yaa Dankwa has a developing and increasingly busy Court of Protection practice and is regularly instructed in matters concerning health and welfare decisions. She acts for local authorities and other parties in cases involving capacity, best interests, and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals, bringing a sensitive and measured advocacy style to these matters.

Yaa Dankwa is also instructed in matters involving safeguarding concerns, non-accidental injury, and jurisdictional disputes, and is adept at managing cases requiring careful handling of complex and often competing expert evidence.

In addition to practice at the Bar, Yaa Dankwa is a qualified Family Law Mediator and SEND Mediator, bringing a balanced and pragmatic perspective to disputes and enhancing the ability to identify resolution-focused outcomes where appropriate.

Yaa Dankwa’s excellence has been recognised by the award of Young Barrister of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025, alongside a nomination for Diversity Champion of the Year – Barrister at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026.

Yaa Dankwa serves as Vice Chair of the Young Barristers’ Committee of the Bar Council of England and Wales.

Approachable, responsive, and meticulous in preparation, Yaa Dankwa is trusted by instructing solicitors and lay clients alike, including those instructing under the Direct Access scheme, to handle sensitive and high-stakes matters with confidence, care, and authority.