Civil & Criminal Litigation · Corporate, Banking & Insurance Law · Natural Resources Law
Ohene Amankwah-Gyan is a private and public interest legal practitioner and the Principal of Ohene Gyan & Associates. He has served as Managing Partner and Senior Legal Practitioner at the firm in Kumasi since 2020. His legal practice includes advising clients, representing them in civil litigation and criminal matters, drafting legal instruments and handling corporate matters in insurance, banking and company law.
His career combines private practice with in-house legal leadership and board-level advisory work. From 2020 to 2025, he served as Head of Legal at the Ghana Integrated Iron & Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC). His CV also records an associate legal practitioner role at Kofi Addo & Associates, Kumasi, beginning in October 2008. He brings a research-led approach to advocacy, management and legal advice.
University of Ghana School of Law, Legon
February 2022 – August 2023
Studies included energy law and policy, mining law, environmental protection, renewable energy, natural resources regulation and corporate social responsibility.
Ghana School of Law, Accra
October 2006 – June 2008
Studies included civil procedure, evidence, company and insurance law, advocacy, conveyancing, drafting and taxation.
University of Ghana, Legon
September 1997 – May 2000
Studies included international relations, public enterprise, human rights and local government administration.
His professional experience includes board, council and audit committee responsibilities across financial services, education, business and public institutions. Start dates below are drawn from his supplied CV.
Committee Member · From 2017
Governing Council Member · From 2017
Council Member & Legal Officer · From 2013
Board Member / Secretary · From 2016
Board Member · From 2015
Board Member & Legal Officer · From August 2009