According to the 2025 African Private Capital Activity Report published by the African Private Capital Association, exits in Africa have seen a marked increase in volume and strategies in 2025 (81), almost matching the peak volume in 2022 (83). Prominent with a 38% lead in...
Introduction The institution of the family head occupies a fundamental position within Ghanaian customary law and the administration of family property. Traditionally, the family head, commonly referred to as the Abusuapanyin in Akan communities, serves not merely as a ceremonial leader, but as a custodian and...
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 show[1], where a baby sailed through the air with all the weight of a JPEG? A chase scene...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...