Prof Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia, Chairman, Keystone Solicitors, a New Generation African law firm
- As a lawyer, entrepreneur, writer, art enthusiast, and business facilitator, Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia has successfully navigated various fields, showcasing his versatility and adaptability.
- He co-founded Keystone Solicitors, a New Generation African law firm, focusing on a small number of clients, primarily high-net-worth individuals and ambitious entrepreneurs.
Podcast
Overview
Ghanaian lawyer and entrepreneur Elikem discusses his career journey from studying law at Oxford to starting his law firm, Keystone Solicitors, in Africa. He provides insights on trends in the African legal industry, how to stand out as a young lawyer, and key principles from his book on entrepreneurship. Elikem emphasizes the importance of developing bold dreams, understanding consumer pain points, and finding local partners when scaling startups across Africa. He advises being laser-focused to become the best lawyer possible.
[00:50] – About Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia
- As a lawyer, entrepreneur, writer, art enthusiast, and business facilitator, Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia has successfully navigated various fields, showcasing his versatility and adaptability.
- He co-founded Keystone Solicitors, a New Generation African law firm, focusing on a small number of clients, primarily high-net-worth individuals and ambitious entrepreneurs.
- His book, Kuenyehia on Entrepreneurship, reflects his commitment to empowering and guiding the next generation of business leaders in Africa.
06:25 – How has the profession evolved in Africa? And what trends do you see in the future?
- Law has gotten more competitive – new firms keep emerging. Clients now have more choices, so they pick whoever provides the best service.
- Firms are consolidating globally now. We merged with a firm that has a footprint across Africa to offer seamless coordination rather than separate lawyers by geography.
- Legal tech applies to other industries. More automation and digitization are coming to increase efficiency like in other sectors.
19:10 – Tell me a little bit about some of the key principles that you have emphasized in your book.
- Build capacity first to make imaginative ideas a reality. Develop skills that enable executing big dreams rather than incremental gains.
- Understand consumer pain, not just what they ask for. Customers wanted faster horses, not cars that solve aspirations. Go beyond stated needs.
- Anyone passionate can become an intrapreneur by learning skills. Success comes from mindset first, not just location or resources.
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Learn more about Professor Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia: LinkedIn
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Profile
- As a lawyer, entrepreneur, writer, art enthusiast, and business facilitator, Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia has successfully navigated various fields, showcasing his versatility and adaptability.
- He co-founded Keystone Solicitors, a New Generation African law firm, focusing on a small number of clients, primarily high-net-worth individuals and ambitious entrepreneurs.
- His book, Kuenyehia on Entrepreneurship, reflects his commitment to empowering and guiding the next generation of business leaders in Africa.
