YAA DANKWA AMPADU‑SACKEY is a leading family law barrister at Four Brick Court, specializing in complex children law matters, including care proceedings, domestic abuse, and international relocation, with an emphasis on modern families. Called to the Bar in 2007, she combines legal precision with a trauma-informed, empathetic approach.
She is Direct Access accredited, a qualified Family Law and SEND Mediator, and holds a Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences, equipping her to handle cases involving sensitive medical evidence.
Yaa Dankwa regularly speaks on family justice, most recently delivering an international webinar on AI and legal practice for the Law Society of Kenya. In 2025, she was named Family Law Barrister of the Year (London) at the UK Legal Awards. She is currently elected as the 2026 Vice Chair of the Bar Council’s Young Barristers Committee. She has been shortlisted for the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2025 in the category of Young Barrister of the Year.
Yaa Dankwa brings to the team a wealth of expertise in family law, combining deep legal knowledge with a trauma-informed and empathetic approach. Her experience handling complex cases involving children, domestic abuse, modern family law (surrogacy) and international relocation equips her to provide nuanced, client-focused solutions.
As a qualified mediator and Mental Health First Aider, Yaa Dankwa enhances the team’s ability to resolve disputes thoughtfully and effectively, while her commitment to innovation in legal practice ensures she contributes both strategic insight and forward-thinking perspectives.
