Africa Legal Associates

Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial, Banking and Finance, Energy and Natural Resources, Real Estate, Intellectual Property

Senior Partner

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Africa Legal Associates (ALA), stands as one of the most prominent transactional lawyers in West Africa. With an unparalleled strategic mind for problem-solving and an unmatched ability to execute, he brings to ALA a wealth of dynamic experience, spanning over three decades across Europe and Africa.

Mr. Otchere-Darko is a solicitor and barrister trained in both the United Kingdom and Ghana. His background also includes serving as the former CEO of a UK-based consulting company, specialising in facilitating business ventures for entities with interests in Africa. As the Senior Partner of ALA, he leads the firm's initiative in facilitating trade and commerce within Africa's rapidly expanding and increasingly integrated regional markets.

Drawing from his extensive expertise, Mr. Otchere-Darko holds prominent positions, such as Chairman of the Ghana Hub of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Founder and Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network (organisers of the influential Africa Prosperity Dialogues), Chairman of the Statesman newspaper, and Founder and Chairman of Asaase Broadcasting Company, which owns a network of radio stations based in Ghana.

Recognised as a distinguished advocate of intra-Africa trade and a known political risk analyst in Africa, Mr. Otchere-Darko has made significant contributions through television and radio appearances and numerous articles in reputable journals. His insights span various topics including investment, corporate governance, good governance, political economy, and economic development in Africa.

ALA benefits immensely from Mr. Otchere-Darko's extensive network of contacts across Ghana, the West African region, and beyond, solidifying its position as a premier legal firm in Africa.

English

Ghana Bar Association

Ghana Chamber of Commerce Guyana

Professional Law Course - Ghana School of Law

Bachelor of Law (LLB.) -  SOAS, University of London.

Kings College