Civil & Criminal Litigation · Corporate, Banking & Insurance Law · Natural Resources Law · Notarial Services
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.
Appointed 20 July 2026
Appointed and commissioned as a Notary Public in accordance with the laws of Ghana on 20 July 2026. His notarial work includes authentication of documents, administration of oaths and certification of instruments for domestic and international transactions.
UPENN, Philadelphia, USA
April 2025
Seminar studies included global energy policy, human rights and energy infrastructure, climate change and energy law, pro bono service, natural resources governance and sustainable agriculture.
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.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi
October 2003 – June 2006
Studies included constitutional, land, customary, banking, intellectual property, international trade, contract, company, commercial and insurance law.
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. Dates below are drawn from his updated 2026 CV. Single-year entries are reproduced as supplied and do not indicate an ongoing appointment.
Committee Member · 2017 – 2025
Committee Member · 2022 – 2025
Governing Council Member · 2017 – 2025
Council Member & Legal Officer · 2013 – Present
Board Member / Secretary · 2016
Board Member · 2015
Board Member & Legal Officer · 2009