Afriyie, Dwamena & Associates is a Ghanaian law firm based in Accra, established in 2016 by Stephan Antoh. Licensed by the General Legal Council under Certificate No. 0003363, the firm provides legal services to individuals and corporate entities, combining its maritime practice with broader experience in commercial, financial and regulatory matters. Its approach is grounded in professionalism, integrity and an understanding of the commercial circumstances surrounding each instruction.
The firm’s maritime practice covers vessel arrest, port-related disputes, marine insurance, collisions, salvage, wreck removal and environmental matters. It provides legal support to clients seeking to have a vessel arrested in Ghana and assists with related maritime issues. These services bring together assistance in vessel arrest matters and advice concerning the legal consequences of maritime incidents and port operations.
For maritime enquiries the firm has designated Stephan Antoh and Esi Aidam as contacts for urgent assistance. Clients requiring support in vessel arrest matters or other maritime disputes may contact them directly to discuss the circumstances of the instruction and the assistance required.
The firm’s maritime work is complemented by its corporate and commercial practice. Afriyie, Dwamena & Associates assists with structuring transactions, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, strengthening corporate governance arrangements and addressing regulatory requirements. Its lawyers combine knowledge of Ghana’s legal and regulatory framework with attention to the practical requirements of the businesses and institutions they advise.
Since its establishment, the firm has served corporate entities, financial institutions, government agencies and private organisations across Ghana. Its wider practice areas include banking and finance, labour and employment, real estate and property, energy and mining, intellectual property, and anti-bribery and corruption. This broader practice complements its maritime services by addressing the contractual, corporate and regulatory dimensions of clients’ activities.
Afriyie, Dwamena & Associates emphasises responsive legal support, confidentiality and long-term client relationships. The firm seeks to provide advice that is both legally sound and commercially practical, with a focus on understanding clients’ objectives and supporting them beyond individual transactions or disputes. Its stated commitment is to act as a trusted legal adviser, combining professional diligence with reliable and strategic assistance.
Contact Information
Afriyie, Dwamena & Associates
2nd Floor, Christian Council Building
Lokko Road, Osu, Accra
Ghana
Telephone: +233 54 460 4141
Email: info@adwamena.com.
Urgent vessel arrest enquiries: Please contact Stephan Antoh or Esi Aidam directly using the mobile numbers and email addresses below.
Stephan Antoh
Managing Partner.
Mobile: +233 26 438 5880
Email: stephan@adwamena.com
Esi Aidam
Partner.
Mobile: +233 24 995 9015
Email: esi@adwamena.com