GENERAL PRACTICE
GENERAL PRACTICE LEGAL SERVICES IN ACCRA, GHANA
Most legal problems don’t arrive labeled. A landlord dispute, a contract that reads wrong, a police invitation letter, or a family member’s affairs to sort out can land on your desk without warning. When that happens, you need a lawyer who can actually take the call. Hansivan Legal Consult’s general practice team handles the everyday legal work that keeps individuals, families, and small businesses protected, so you’re not left searching for a specialist every time something comes up.
We built our general practice around one idea. Most people don’t need twelve different law firms. Instead, they need one they can trust with whatever walks through the door. Whether you’re a tenant in Osu dealing with a lease dispute, a small trader in Kaneshie who needs a supplier contract reviewed, or someone who’s just received a legal letter and doesn’t know what it means, our general practice desk is where that first conversation happens.
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Contract Review and Drafting
We read what you’re about to sign before you sign it, flag one-sided clauses, unclear payment terms, or missing protections, and draft agreements that protect your interests rather than the other party’s.
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Legal Correspondence and Demand Letters
 A formal letter carries the weight of a law firm behind it, and it’s often enough to resolve a dispute before it becomes one, whether that’s an unpaid invoice, a landlord ignoring a repair request, or a breach of a service agreement.
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Court Representation
We handle small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and general civil matters before the District and Circuit Courts, from filing through judgment.
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Regulatory and Compliance Guidance
We offer practical advice on licensing, permits, and statutory obligations for individuals and small businesses operating in Accra and across Ghana.
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Document Authentication and Affidavits
Sworn statements, statutory declarations, and supporting documentation are prepared to meet the legal standard required by courts, government agencies, and institutions.
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Referral to Specialist Counsel
This includes lease review, eviction procedure, deposit disputes, and general rental agreement issues for both landlords and tenants.
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Consumer Disputes.
We offer advice and representation where a purchase, service, or warranty issue has gone unresolved through normal channels.
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Referral to Specialist Counsel.
Where a matter needs deeper expertise in corporate, criminal, family, or land law, we scope it correctly and hand it internally to the right specialist on our team, so you don’t have to start over with a new firm.
- WHAT WE HANDLE
Every stage of a Ghanaian land
transaction
From a single letter to full court representation, we work the same file end to end.
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Contract Review
Catching the clause that would have cost you later, before you sign.
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Demand Letters
A formal legal letter, often the fastest way to resolve a dispute without going to court.
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Civil Claims
Representation in District and Circuit Court matters, from small claims to broader civil disputes.
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Affidavits & Declarations
Sworn documents prepared to meet the exact legal standard required.
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Compliance Advice
Practical guidance on permits, licensing, and statutory obligations.
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General Consultations
A starting point when you’re not yet sure which area of law your issue falls under.
- OUR PROCESS
What happens after you call us
A title search follows the same four stages. Here’s what to expect.
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Initial Consultation
You describe the issue in plain terms, whether over the phone, in person at our North Kaneshie office, or by email, and we identify the legal questions inside it.
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Matter Assessment
We confirm whether it’s a general practice matter or needs a specialist within our team, and we give you a realistic view of your options and likely cost.
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Action Plan
From there, we give you a clear, written outline of next steps, timeline, and fee estimate, so there are no surprises once work begins.
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Execution
Finally, we handle the drafting, correspondence, or representation through to resolution, keeping you updated at each stage rather than going quiet until there’s news.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Land law questions we hear most
No. Many matters, such as contract review, demand letters, small civil claims, and landlord-tenant disputes, are handled efficiently by a general practice lawyer. We’ll tell you directly, and without extra billing, if your matter needs specialist attention instead.
Straightforward agreements are typically reviewed within 24 to 48 hours. Complex commercial contracts may take longer depending on scope and the number of parties involved.
Often, yes. A formally drafted legal letter signals that you’re prepared to escalate, and as a result, it resolves a significant share of disputes, especially unpaid invoices and landlord issues, before litigation becomes necessary.
We represent clients before the District Courts and Circuit Courts across Accra for general civil claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and related matters.
Costs vary by document length and complexity, but a standard lease review is one of our lower-cost, faster-turnaround services. We quote a fixed fee upfront before starting.
You typically have the right to formal demand first, followed by a District Court claim if the landlord doesn’t respond. We can issue the demand letter and, if necessary, file the claim.
Jurisdiction depends primarily on the value of the claim and the nature of the matter. We advise on the correct court for your specific case so your claim isn’t filed in the wrong forum.