Justice

Oliver Barker-Vormawor

Senior Partner

Oliver Barker- Vormawor

Mawuse Oliver Barker-Vormawor is a Ghanaian lawyer and governance advisor, currently serving as a senior partner at Merton & Everett LLP. With extensive expertise in law and policy across various African nations, the United States, and within the United Nations system, Oliver has been instrumental in interfacing with private enterprises, legislators, and governmental bodies to navigate complex legal landscapes and secure necessary regulatory approvals for international transactions.

Oliver’s commitment to justice and policy reform is further exemplified by his role as a co-founder and lead convener of the #FixTheCountry movement, advocating for governmental accountability and systemic reforms in Ghana. At Merton & Everett LLP, Oliver leads Business development where he leverages his diverse experience and profound legal acumen to provide clients with strategic, innovative, and effective legal solutions.

  • Université Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
  • Université Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco
  • University of Ghana, Ghana
  • Harvard Law School, USA
  • Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law
  • Legislative and Regulatory Consulting
  • Policy Analysis and Development
  • International Trade and Development.
  • Barrister & Solicitor of the supreme Court of Ghana.
  • Member of the New York Bar