Lolan focuses his practice on litigation, government investigations and compliance advisory matters. He has experience in litigation, arbitration, regulatory compliance, and investigations, primarily relating to fraud, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, money laundering, as well as business and human rights and ESG matters. He joined DLA Piper after starting his career in the London and Middle East offices of an international law firm. Lolan’s experience spans a number of industries including financial services, healthcare, extractives, and manufacturing sectors. He was previously seconded to the ethics and compliance team of one of the largest telecommunications companies in the Middle East. He is a member of DLA Piper’s US-Africa and US-Middle East Initiatives.
Lolan has a deep knowledge of regulatory and financial crime enforcement on the African continent. He conducted on-the-ground interviews in Francophone North Africa and advised on compliance with regulatory requirements in several West African nations.
His writing on corruption in Ghana has been featured in the New York Times. He is also a civil rights advocate focused on advancing transparency and human rights. He was the lead applicant in the landmark case Lolan Sagoe-Moses & Six Others v. Minister of Transport & Attorney-General, which affirmed the right to information in Ghana. This case was highlighted in the UN Human Rights Council's 2017 National Report on Ghana.
Lolan is a member of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s Now Generation Network, a pan-African coalition of mid-career African leaders in politics, policy and the private sector committed to moving the continent’s development agenda forward.
Lolan leverages his rich background and relationships across several continents to help multinational clients navigate complex enforcement and regulatory challenges in the US, UK, Middle East and Africa.
Lolan is committed to advancing diversity in the legal profession, and serves as the Vice Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of DLA Piper’s New York Office. 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.
