Author: bpaghana

25 Nov Nicholas Affenyi & 76 Ors -V- Abosso Goldfields Limited (2018)122 G.M.J 1 S.C

Posted at 15:52h in Judicial Insights

“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...

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01 Nov Renewable Energy – Ghana’s Transition with Local Content

Posted at 07:51h in Newsletter

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...

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27 Oct 5 Year Anniversary Memory Bank

Posted at 07:00h in B&P News

B & P ASSOCIATES marked its 5-year anniversary in October 2019. On this occasion, the Team celebrated team spirit and team bonding with a hiking activity and group photo shots. We look forward to serving our clients better in the future! ...

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02 Aug African Consumer Protection within Digital Free Trade

Posted at 08:18h in Newsletter

Much is being speculated for the future of commerce in Africa given this new era of the African Continental Free Trade Area (“AfCFTA”). As an unprecedented regional pact, AfCFTA has established the world’s largest free trade zone with a market of over $1.2 billion people...

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22 May Attorney-General v Faroe Atlantic Co. Ltd [2005- 2006] SCGLR 271

Posted at 02:54h in Judicial Insights

“An international business or economic transaction to which the Government of Ghana is a party requires Parliamentary approval. Contracts in breach of Constitutional provisions cannot be enforced.” A Company entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Government of Ghana (“GoG”), acting through the Minister...

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22 May National Investment Bank Limited & 2 Ors v Standard Bank Offshore Trust Company Limited (suing on behalf of certain investors in promissory notes: Sphynx Capital Markets PCC Investors & Tricon Trade Management Limited (substituted by: Dominion Corporate Trustees Limited) 2017 113 GMJ 176.

Posted at 02:50h in Judicial Insights

“A person’s capacity to sue must be established either under a statute or rule of practice”. An Offshore Trust Company (“Trust”) instituted legal proceedings against a Ghanaian Investment Bank, on behalf of certain investors who had purchased promissory notes issued by a Company and allegedly guaranteed...

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21 May NDK Financial Services v Ahaman Enterprises & 2 Others 2015 83 GMJ 94.

Posted at 10:51h in Judicial Insights

 “…..consideration need not move from a promisee to validate a contract” A Government of Ghana (GoG) contract was awarded to a Company for the hauling of electricity poles and other electrical materials. The Company obtained a loan facility from a Bank to enable it to execute...

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15 May Erik

Posted at 05:08h in Client Testimonials

"Highly professional and executed project in a timely manner. Gave great feedback during the whole process." ...

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15 May Technology Transfer Agreements (“TTAs”)

Posted at 04:01h in Blog

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (“GIPC”), is a Government agency responsible for encouraging investment and economic development and regulating businesses in all sectors of the economy within the legislative framework of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013 (Act 865). It is mandatory for business entities...

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10 May Miguel de Diego Brako

Posted at 22:04h in Client Testimonials

"B&P can handle all your legal requirements and very forward thinking with great customer service." ...

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