Author: bpaghana

04 May Behind the Scenes: A Legal Commentary on Filmmaking, Michael Jackson’s Biopic, and Lessons for Ghana’s Film Industry

Posted at 08:20h in Blog

Introduction  In Ghana, films are not so much produced as much as they are survived. Remember that “baby-kick” in the “2016” movie trailer mocked on the Conan O’Brien show1, where a baby sailed through the air with all the weight of a JPEG? A chase scene in a Kumawood movie could suddenly become less of an escape and more like a guided tour of the same “evil forest”. That slap across...

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01 May Beyond the Pitch: Intellectual Property Rights in Ghana’s Football Industry

Posted at 14:29h in Newsletter

Introduction Sports at its core is a display of human performance; the thrill of competition, the agony of defeat and the joy of victory. But behind every sporting activity, every sponsorship banner and every jersey sold lies a sophisticated and often underappreciated legal ecosystem: Intellectual Property...

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18 Mar BEYOND PROFIT: HOW ESG MAY DEFINE CORPORATE SUCCESS IN GHANA IN 2026

Posted at 05:59h in Blog

Introduction  In 2026, Ghanaian companies stand at a defining moment. Profitability alone is no longer sufficient to drive long-term success. Investors, regulators, communities, employees, and customers are increasingly demanding that businesses demonstrate how they are environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and transparently governed. This shift is not just global, as...

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02 Feb Ghana’s Constitutional Review: A Signal To Investors

Posted at 04:01h in Newsletter

The Constitution Review Committee (the “Committee”), chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, presented its final report to President John Dramani Mahama on 22nd December 2025.1 The report, among others, highlights structural weaknesses that have historically undermined long-term development, fiscal sustainability, and investor confidence. Read more...

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26 Jan Private M&A Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Posted at 07:00h in Blog

Deal structure How are private M&A transactions typically structured in your jurisdiction? The Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992)1 provides for the two main merger forms: merger by absorption, where the business, assets and liabilities of a transferor company are transferred to another existing company; and merger by formation,...

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11 Jan Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2026 A practical cross-border resource to inform legal minds Sixth Edition

Posted at 18:34h in Blog

At present, Ghana does not have a single comprehensive piece of legislation that provides a unified framework for ESG matters. However, various aspects of ESG are addressed through provisions scattered across multiple laws and regulations, including those governing environmental protection, social welfare and community development,...

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03 Nov Rolling The Dice With Gambling Regulations; Creating A Safer Betting Environment

Posted at 07:00h in Newsletter

In ordinary parlance, the word “gaming” is typically associated with playing video games. However, in legal and industry contexts, “gaming” is often used as a legal euphemism for gambling. Gambling is a game of chance which involves staking money or something of value on an...

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24 Oct Diss Songs, Defamation & Drake – A 3d Legal Analysis

Posted at 11:43h in Blog

Introduction The outcome is rarely dull whenever art collides with the law. In 2024, Aubrey Drake Graham (“Drake”) and Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (“Kendrick”) each released four “diss songs” against each other in a classic hip-hop/rap feud fashion. Drake’s songs were titled “Push Ups”, “Taylor Made Freestyle”, “Family...

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28 Aug ALBAR PHARMACY V. MARGARET DONKOR, [HIGH COURT] SUIT NO. IRL/63/12, 4 JUNE 2019.

Posted at 11:46h in Judicial Insights

“I am inclined to agree with Counsel for the Plaintiff that, barring any evidence to the contrary, an official search report emanating from the Lands Commission regarding ownership of a particular parcel of land should carry a higher probative value than mere representations made by...

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28 Aug Strengthening Corporate Governance in Ghana’s Digital Finance Sector: Key Highlights of Bank of Ghana’s Corporate Governance Guidelines for Payment Service Providers.

Posted at 06:53h in Blog

As Ghana’s digital economy continues to evolve, sound corporate governance has become critical to the integrity and sustainability of financial service institutions. The Bank of Ghana (BoG), in line with its regulatory mandate to enhance governance standards in the regulated financial services sector issued the...

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