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...
Oxford Business Group (OBG) and B&P Associates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which B&P Associates will produce the Legal Framework Chapter of OBG’s publication, “The Report: Ghana 2020”, which will be made available across OBG’s platforms. The Report: Ghana 2020 provides detailed coverage...
Great memories from the skating party we co-sponsored for the members of Roller Wonderland Skating Club; a fantastic group of children who will not have had a festive Christmas party otherwise. Roller Wonderland Skating Club was founded by two amazing men, Frank Nii Mills and Jerry...
Project Financing and Infrastructural Development – The Legal Angle Ghana’s infrastructure deficit has created an avenue for investment drive within the construction and infrastructure industry. Our Managing Partner, Adelaide Benneh Prempeh, delivered a lecture to the Ghana Institution of Engineering last Wednesday. Her lecture was divided...
“Wrongful dismissal or unfair termination? Distinct causes of action and thresholds exist under the statute for challenging termination of employment.” The Plaintiff was the Deputy Branch Manager of the Defendant bank. The Plaintiff was presented with two transfer request letters from a corporate accountholder of the...
“Courts reserve the authority to re-evaluate the findings of the Labour Commission, under administrative order enforcement actions.” The National Labour Commission sought enforcement at the High Court, of an administrative order which the Commission had issued to Ghana Telecommunications Ltd, related to the dismissal of an...
“ Failure to invoke lack of jurisdiction prior to pleadings in litigation, constitutes a waiver of arbitration.” The parties to a construction agreement with dispute resolution provisions which stipulated arbitration, entered into litigation proceedings for breach of contract. At the conclusion of pleadings and pre-trial processes,...
“A company engaged in mining activities requested the inhabitants of Kyekyewere village and its adjoining area to vacate the village for the purpose of its mining operations. Upon relocation, the structures at Kyekyewere were demolished by the Company.” Having agreed with the inhabitants on the compensation...
Ghana's energy demands are rising in close contest with its power supply. In an effort to balance the score, and in line with the global goal of a green economy, Ghana’s government is diversifying its electricity generation mix through the promotion and development of renewable...