Author: bpaghana

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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12 Dec Tatiana Boya v. Mario D Cataldo & Cottage Italia Industries Civil Appeal No. J4/41/2015, Delivered on 13th March 2024 (Supreme Court)

Posted at 13:15h in Judicial Insights

“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...

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29 Nov A Day in the Life of Ghana’s Democracy: Protecting Our Legacy in the 2024 Elections

Posted at 10:18h in Blog

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...

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29 Nov Alexander Afenyo Markin Vrs Speaker of Parliament & The Attorney General, Delivered on 12th November 2024 (Supreme Court).

Posted at 10:12h in Judicial Insights

“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....

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20 Nov Atuguba & Associates V. Scipion Capital (Uk) Ltd And Holman Fenwick Willian Llp, Civil Appeal No. J4/04/2019, 3 Apr 2019 (Supreme Court)

Posted at 14:00h in Judicial Insights

“Where the only ground of appeal filed is that the judgment is against the weight of evidence, parties would not be permitted to argue legal issues if the factual issues do not admit of any. However, if the weight of evidence is substantially influenced by...

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