“This court readily acknowledges that an 👍 emoji is a non-traditional means to ‘sign’ a document but nevertheless under these circumstances this was a valid way to convey the two purposes of a ‘signature’…” In a recent ruling by the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan,...
ESG has quickly become the new buzzword, particularly in corporate circles. In the last decade or so, the concept has grown rapidly and continues to grow especially across major financial markets.[1] A 2022 study on ESG’s momentum showed that more than a quarter of global...
Our Founder and Managing Partner, Adelaide Benneh Prempeh has been named as one of the top 10 Most Influential Corporate Lawyers in Ghana. Business Today has revealed its most recent rankings of their Top 10 Most Influential Corporate Lawyers in Ghana and our Managing Partner has...
This blogpost focuses on the imposition of compulsory arbitration under the Banks and Specialised Deposit Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930) and its potential effect on voluntariness required for the enforcement of Arbitral Awards under the New York Convention. In this short essay, I examine whether...
We are delighted to be a contributing firm to the Securitisation Guide with Chambers Global Guides. Our commentary on the Securitisation in Ghana provides expert insights on the industry’s regulatory authorities, companies legal risks, cross-jurisdictional issues and more. Read our chapter for more expert commentary...
The National Labour Commission (NLC) is an adjudicatory body responsible for the settlement of labour disputes in Ghana. Its statutory duties include facilitating the settlement of labour disputes, settling industrial disputes and investigating complaints related to unfair labour practices.[1] After a complaint is filed at the...
The Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) ( “Companies Act”) is crucial in regulating the corporate landscape of any country, and Ghana is no exception. In Ghana, the Companies Act serves as the cornerstone legislation governing companies' establishment, operation, and dissolution. This comprehensive law provides a...
“A funeral brochure does not necessarily make someone a wife. Once the assertion of lawful marriage to the deceased has been denied or challenged, she carried the burden to prove the contrary”. The Appellant issued a writ at the High Court seeking among other things, an...
One of the most valuable assets that a person can acquire in Ghana is, land (immovable or real property). As defined by Ollennu J. (as he then was), now reflected in the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036): “the term land, includes the solid surface of...
While violence against women and children persists as a global issue, it is particularly pervasive in nations with patriarchal religious beliefs and cultural practices, such as Ghana. However, the criminalization of domestic violence at the national level has been instrumental in affirmatively establishing domestic violence...