Adelheid Babatz Nyarko LondonAttorney at Law

From healthcare to law: bringing a unique perspective to legal practice in Ghana

About Me

Adelheid London, Attorney at Law
Called to the Ghana Bar, 2025

From Healthcare to Law: My Unique Journey

As the first female lawyer in my family and the first Ghana Health Service midwife to transition to legal practice, my journey represents a unique intersection of healthcare and law.

My background in midwifery and nursing has equipped me with exceptional skills in communication, critical thinking, and compassion—attributes that I now bring to my legal practice. Working in Ghana's healthcare system, I witnessed firsthand the importance of advocacy and the impact of legal frameworks on patient care and healthcare delivery.

This distinctive perspective allows me to approach legal challenges with both analytical precision and deep empathy, particularly in cases involving healthcare, women's rights, and social justice.

Healthcare Insight

Unique understanding of medical ethics and healthcare systems

Legal Knowledge

Comprehensive education in Ghana's legal framework

Trailblazer

First in family and from GHS to enter legal profession

Balanced Approach

Combining empathy from healthcare with legal precision

Legal Qualifications

Education

  • Professional Law course

    Ghana School of Law

    2022-2024

  • LLB, Faculty of Law

    Central University

    2019-2021

  • BSc. Midwifery, Ghana Health Service

    K N U S T, Kumasi

    2015- 2018

  • Diploma in Midwifery, Ghana Health Service

    St. Patrick’s MTS

    2007 - 2010

  • WASSCE, Ghana Education Service

    Tweneboah Koduah SSS

    2003 - 2006

  • BECE, Ghana Education Service

    Otuo Acheampong Int. Sch.

    2000 - 2003

Healthcare Career

Senior Midwifery Officer

St. Michael's Catholic Hospital

June 2021 - Present

  • Training and supervision of junior midwives
  • Comprehensive maternal healthcare services

Midwifery Officer

St. Michael's Catholic Hospital

June 2018 - June 2021

  • Preceptor for St. Michael's Midwifery School
  • Comprehensive maternal care services

Senior Staff Midwife

St. Michael's Catholic Hospital

June 2015 - June 2018

  • Advanced delivery and pregnancy care
  • Treatment of pregnancy-related conditions

Staff Midwife

St. Michael's Catholic Hospital

March 2012 - June 2015

  • Comprehensive maternal care services
  • Management of all stages of labor

National Service Personnel

St. Michael's Catholic Hospital

January 2011 - January 2012

Legal Practice

Internship

Osei Kofi Legal Consult

July 2023 – August 2023

  • Drafted legal motions under the guidance of my superior
  • Conducted legal research under the guidance of my superior

Internship

High Court 2, Appeal Court Complex Kumasi

June 2018 - June 2021

  • Observing court proceedings
  • Conducted research to aid supervisors in their legal work

Bar Admission

Called to the Ghana Bar in 2025, licensed to practice law throughout Ghana.

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Legal Journey

2019

Embarked on Legal Education

Began law studies while still working part-time as a midwife, balancing healthcare duties with academic pursuits.

2021

Graduated with LLB

Completed Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ghana, focusing on healthcare law and human rights.

2019-2021

Ghana School of Law

Completed professional law course and training, developing practical legal skills while maintaining connections to healthcare advocacy.

2025

Called to the Ghana Bar

Officially admitted to practice law in Ghana, becoming the first female lawyer in my family and the first GHS midwife to transition to legal practice.

Present

Legal Practice

Focusing on developing a practice that bridges healthcare knowledge with legal expertise, with special interest in medical law, women's rights, and access to justice.

Professional Development & Workshops

2020

  • First Antenatal examination
  • Basic care of the unborn

2019

  • Anger management (ST. MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL)
  • Surgical wound infection (GRNMA)
  • Management of birth asphyxia (GRNMA)
  • Use of drugs in pregnancy (NIGHTINGALE)

2018

  • Physiology of breast milk production and advantages (GRNMA)
  • Thyroid storm and its management (GRNMA)
  • Pain management (GRNMA)

2014-2016

  • Effects of antiretroviral treatments (GRNMA)
  • Dental caries (GRNMA)
  • Management of Diabetes Mellitus (GRNMA)
  • Burns and debridement (GRNA)
  • Code of professional conduct and IV artesunate treatment for severe malaria

2012-2013

  • Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (Ghana Health Service)
  • Incorporating nursing process in contemporary nursing practice (GRNA)
  • Financial management for a secured future (GRNA)
  • The menstrual cycle, pregnancy and antenatal care (MOTEC UK)

Areas of Legal Interest

Medical Law icon

Medical Law

Human Rights icon

Human Rights

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Women's Rights

Healthcare Policy icon

Healthcare Policy

Ghana Health Service Experience

A Decade of Healthcare Excellence

My career with the Ghana Health Service spanning over a decade as a midwife provided me with invaluable experiences that continue to shape my approach to legal practice.

"The skills I developed as a healthcare professional—empathy, attention to detail, crisis management, and communication—form the foundation of my legal practice today."

Working in both urban and rural healthcare settings across Ghana gave me unique insights into the challenges facing our healthcare system and the legal frameworks that govern it. This experience has been instrumental in shaping my interest in medical law, patient rights, and healthcare policy.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Maternal Healthcare

Provided critical care for mothers during pregnancy and childbirth

Patient Education

Educated patients on healthcare rights and responsibilities

Clinical Assessment

Developed strong analytical and diagnostic skills

Advocacy

Advocated for patients' needs and access to quality care

Healthcare Professional

Midwifery

Ghana Health Service, 2010-2023

Transferable Skills

MicroSoft Office Suit
85%
Report writing
85%
Hardworking and innovative.
85%
Critical Thinking
90%
Communication
95%
Entrepreneurial and marketing skills
95%

How These Skills Benefit Legal Practice:

  • The ability to quickly assess complex situations and identify key issues
  • Clear communication of complex information to diverse audiences
  • Empathy and understanding when working with clients in difficult situations
  • Meticulous attention to detail critical for both legal documents and medical records

Get in Touch

Contact Information

Email

contact@adelheidlondon.com

Response within 24-48 hours

Phone

+233 54 320 9912

Available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm GMT

Office Location

Accra, Ghana

Consultations by appointment

Areas of Practice

  • Medical Law & Healthcare Regulations
  • Women's Rights & Family Law
  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Human Rights & Social Justice

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