Kiyah Abel Ghawi

Kiyah Abel Ghawi is a reputable corporate and business lawyer with several years of experience advising businesses, investors, and corporate entities across a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters. 

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours from the University of Buea, Cameroon, and a Barrister-at-Law (BL) qualification from the Nigerian Law School, reflecting rigorous academic and professional training within common law jurisdictions.

His practice focuses on corporate and business law, where he advises on company formation, commercial transactions, contractual frameworks, mergers, and regulatory compliance. He also has notable competence in admiralty and maritime law, assisting clients with shipping-related transactions, maritime claims, and regulatory matters affecting maritime commerce.

Kiyah Abel Ghawi has strong expertise in corporate governance and taxation, providing strategic guidance on board compliance, risk management, tax planning, and regulatory obligations. 

In addition to traditional corporate practice, he is actively engaged in emerging and technology-driven legal fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, and digital assets, advising clients on regulatory considerations, compliance risks, and innovation-focused business models.

His expertise further extends to antitrust, competition, and trade law, where he supports clients in navigating market regulations, competition compliance, cross-border trade issues, and anti-competitive risk management. He is a member of the Nigerian and Cameroonian Bar Associations.

At Credence Legal, Kiyah Abel Ghawi contributes a commercially astute and forward-looking perspective, combining traditional corporate legal expertise with a strong understanding of evolving technologies and global market dynamics to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions.