Lolan is a dual-qualified (US/UK) lawyer whose work centers on litigation, government investigations, and compliance advisory work. He brings deep expertise in areas such as fraud, regulatory compliance, and investigations, with a particular focus on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, money laundering, and ESG issues like business and human rights. Over the course of his career, Lolan has handled disputes, investigations, and compliance matters across industries, including financial services, healthcare, extractives, and manufacturing. Having lived and worked in the US, UK, Middle East, and Africa, he has helped both individuals and corporations address complex legal and public policy challenges. Additionally, he co-founded the Middle East and Africa Compliance Association, where he serves on the board, and sits on the board of Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS).
In addition to his legal practice, Lolan is a civil rights advocate focused on advancing transparency and human rights. He acted as the lead applicant in the case Lolan Sagoe-Moses & Six Others v. Minister of Transport & Attorney-General, which affirmed the Right to Information in Ghana and was highlighted by the UN Human Rights Council. Lolan is also a member of the Leadership Group of the Ghana Compact for Political and Economic Transformation and the Executive Committee of the Mo Ibrahim Now Generation Network. He previously founded Africa Accountability Watch, a monthly newsletter on action to advance accountability in Africa.
Lolan’s writing has appeared in leading publications including the New York Times and African Arguments. In 2019, Lolan was named a Future of Ghana Pioneer and Africa 35 under 35 Laureate. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, University of Leeds School of Law, and BPP School of Law.
He also has a keen interest in the arts and culture of Africa and the African Diaspora and is a collector of African fine art. He sits on the board of the Ten North Arts Foundation.
