Yaa Dankwa Ampadu-Sackey

Yaa Dankwa Ampadu-Sackey is a highly sought-after family law barrister with a thriving practice specialising in modern family law and complex children cases. She is trauma-informed and has completed specialist domestic abuse training with SafeLives, including ‘Responding Effectively to Domestic Abuse Survivors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted’.

Yaa Dankwa is regularly instructed in high-conflict disputes concerning child arrangements, internal and international relocation, and cases involving serious allegations of abuse. Her practice encompasses matters involving sexual abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour, and parental alienation. She is recognised for her sensitive, pragmatic, and child-focused approach to some of the most challenging cases before the Family Court.

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.