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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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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“A court in civil matters is not required to demand of a Plaintiff proof beyond reasonable doubt. Therefore, the question that ought to be asked is whether the Plaintiff adduced enough cogent, credible and reliable evidence which, prima facie, proves her claim of directorship? In...
The 2024 elections are fast approaching, and as I prepare to join millions of Ghanaians at the polls, I can’t help but reflect on the journey we have taken as a nation. For 32 years, our democracy has grown; weathering challenges and celebrating triumphs. But...
“As already indicated above, the focus of a purposive approach to construing Article 97(1)(g) and (h), is to maintain electoral integrity, guaranteeing that where any MP’s seat is declared vacant, constituents can exercise their democratic right to elect a representative who aligns with their values....