Ghanaian Lawyer Appointed Vice President Of London Court Of International Arbitration

Ghanaian lawyer, Nania Owusu-Ankomah has been appointed Vice President of the London Court of International Arbitration, LCIA.

The appointment, which takes effect on May 20, 2026, was announced by the LCIA as part of changes to its Court leadership and membership structure.  

According to the LCIA, Ms. Owusu-Ankomah was elevated from Court Member to Vice President in recognition of her contribution to the institution and her role in the leadership and development of the LCIA African Users’ Council.  

The London-based arbitration body also announced the appointment of new Court members, including Carine Dupeyron of France, Shashank Garg of India, and Reza Mohtashami KC of the United Kingdom.  

In a statement contained in the press release, LCIA Director General Kevin Nash said the appointments would strengthen the Court’s global reach and expertise.

He noted that Ms. Owusu-Ankomah had already made “a real contribution” to the LCIA’s leadership through her work with both the Court and the African Users’ Council.  

President of the LCIA Court, Maxi Scherer, also described the appointments as a reflection of the institution’s focus on “excellence, diversity of experience, and institutional strength.”  

The LCIA is one of the world’s leading international arbitration institutions, handling commercial dispute resolution matters involving parties across multiple jurisdictions. The court oversees the application of arbitration rules and the administration of cases.  

Before her elevation, Ms. Owusu-Ankomah served as president of the LCIA African Users’ Council and was already a member of the LCIA Court.