Author: bpaghana

20 Mar Katakyie Opoku Agyemang v. Goil Oil Company Ltd Civil Appeal No. HI/85/2023, Delivered on 21st November 2023 (Court of Appeal)

Posted at 00:17h in Judicial Insights

 “As a principle of law, the Plaintiff can rely on the weakness in the Defendant’s case when he had discharged the burden imposed on him. Once discharged, he was entitled to relief, but where he had failed to lead evidence that would constitute proof in...

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17 Feb Michelle Essuman Elevated to Partner at B&P ASSOCIATES

Posted at 13:08h in B&P News

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Michelle Nana Yaa Essuman to Partner at B&P Associates. Michelle's journey at the Firm, from legal intern to Partner is a testament to her unwavering dedication, loyalty, and commitment to excellence. Her hard work and resilience have not...

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01 Feb Building Investor Confidence: Ghana’s Economic Plans Under New Leadership

Posted at 00:00h in Newsletter

Ghana's economic landscape has been grappling with numerous challenges in recent years, characterized by high public debt, inflation, and slow economic growth. As the new year begins, the recent swearing-in of President John Dramani Mahama, who returned after an eight-year hiatus, signals a crucial shift...

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27 Jan Chambers Securitisation 2025 Global Guide- Ghana Chapter

Posted at 01:06h in Blog

B&P Associates is a law firm located in Accra, Ghana (Labone). It has a 19-member team that guides its clients to navigate the legal and regulatory landscape, and conducts training and consultancy for international organisations on the Ghanaian investment landscape. The team is made up...

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16 Jan Theophilus Donkor Vrs The Attorney General Writ No. J1/08/2017 Judgment Delivered On 12th June, 2019

Posted at 14:00h in Judicial Insights

“To the extent that section 14 of the Presidential (Transition) Act 2012, (Act 845) requires Chief Executives or Directors-General (howsoever described) of public boards or corporations to cease to hold office upon the assumption of office by a person elected as President of the Republic...

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09 Jan Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2025

Posted at 04:23h in Blog

What are the main substantive ESG-related regulations and who is driving the regulatory agenda in your jurisdiction? There is no consolidated law or regulation that governs ESG in Ghana. There are, however, varied laws and regulations that pertain to aspects of ESG in Ghana. Read more...

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20 Dec Private M&A Comparative Guide

Posted at 15:30h in Blog

Private M&A Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries. 1 Deal structure 1.1 How are private M&A transactions typically structured in your jurisdiction? The Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) provides for the two main merger forms: merger...

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20 Dec Exit, Enter, Repeat: Navigating Presidential Transitions.

Posted at 10:20h in Blog

With the recent presidential election in Ghana concluded and results officially declared by the Electoral Commission, the country is now entering a critical phase: the transition of political power. This process, as outlined in the Presidential (Transition) Act 2012 (Act 845), is crucial in ensuring...

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19 Dec Navigating Ghana’s Regulatory Framework for Professional Bodies: A Practical Guide

Posted at 10:30h in Blog

In August 2024, an official report from the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) revealed certain findings regarding the standing of registered professional bodies in Ghana.[1] Per the report, only 40 out 83 registered professional bodies, were in good standing as of July 2024.[2]...

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12 Dec Enhancing Our Global Reach: B&P Associates Joins Tag Alliance

Posted at 13:27h in B&P News

At B&P Associates, our commitment to providing world-class legal services has been further strengthened by our exclusive membership in TAG Law, the preeminent international legal alliance. This strategic partnership opens the door to exceptional collaboration with a distinguished network of high-quality lawyers from around the...

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