The global workspace is fast evolving to normalize virtual work spaces. This change has prompted companies to upgrade their data protection systems to protect sensitive and personal data. More so, all who process personal data must legally recognize the right of an individual to the...
“A mortgage shall have no legal effect until it is registered.” In 2007, the 2nd Defendant (the “Mortgagor”) mortgaged his property as collateral for a loan to the Appellant (the “Mortgagee”), on consent of the Lands Commission. Both parties failed to register the executed mortgage at...
Ghana's economy is forecasted to shrink by about 5% of GDP in 2020 this being a baseline scenario impact from the challenges of the pandemic. Businesses are facing a testing time, the like of which many would never have seen before. Owner managed businesses are...
With the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic, various degrees of disruptions for businesses and their workforce have come into focus. As guidance from the Government rapidly changes, most businesses in Ghana are adjusting to a large proportion of their workforce...
“The parties contracted to be governed by the FIDIC Rules. These Rules provide for a dispute resolution process.” The Plaintiff was contracted by the Defendant to put up a 160 – bed regional hospital at Wa in the Upper West Region of the Republic of Ghana....
The Legal Framework chapter of the Oxford Business Group (OBG) Report looks at in-depth legislative investment framework for Ghana. In her Viewpoint article, our Managing Partner, focuses on some key aspects of Ghana’s current legal climate. The Report: Ghana 2020 is available on all OBG platforms...
The Oxford Business Group (OBG) and B&P Associates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of exclusive partnership under which B&P Associates produced the Legal Framework Chapter of OBG’s publication, “The Report: Ghana 2020”. The Report: Ghana 2020 provides detailed coverage of the legislative investment framework for...
Fawzya Khalil, a Legal Associate of the Firm, provided an insightful presentation to the CCI France Ghana business community on the New Companies Act 2019, at a Business Breakfast meeting held on 6th February, 2020. A brief overview of the event was reported in the Business &...
2019 is in review and, without much debate, what stands out for Ghana’s year end is the “Year of Return”. On the off chance that this event was missed, it is important to state that Ghana ’s Government took steps to commemorate 400 years (1619...
There are a number of contracting arrangements that may be considered for construction and infrastructure projects depending on the scope of works and the services sought. Examples of such procurement and delivery mechanisms include: Design and Build, Design-Build-Operate (DBO), Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), Construction and Management, Operation...