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...
In recent times, our physical and digital streets are filled with people advertising a variety of charitable campaigns in attempts at raising various sums of money for different causes including medical treatment, educational support, natural disaster relief and even funeral support. In February 2021, the Bank...
Corporate innovation refers to how businesses experiment with modern practices, technology, and improved strategies to improve the competitiveness of their business models. Corporations that find that start-ups are ahead of them in innovation may partner with the start-ups to promote corporate innovation and stay competitive. Financial...
Following the unexpected sad exit of the Senior National Team of Ghana, the Black Stars, from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, rumors were replete with allegations that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) officials had appropriated some sums of money to themselves to the detriment of...
Although there is no special legislation to address financial difficulties in large institutions, the CIRA may apply to such companies where the relevant sector-specific legislation does not provide for rescue. The BSDTIA provides for voluntary liquidation and receivership processes for banks and SDTIs (BSDTIA, section...
Punishment is one of the fundamental features of a criminal justice system that differentiates it from civil actions in all jurisdictions in the world. The direct consequence of being convicted of a criminal offence is the punishment which may be given in the form of...
The Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) consolidates previous enactments on land into a single law and introduces some reforms within the land sector. One such reform is Section 9 of Act 1036. The Rule Section 9 provides for Stool, Skin, Clan or Family Land and generally requires that such...
The availability of sufficient and affordable housing within a country plays a vital role in its socio-economic development. In Ghana, the rapid population growth and, in particular, increasing urbanization, are some of the factors which have contributed to shelter being one of the most critical challenges...
International trade is central to the growth and development of economies worldwide. It accords countries with many benefits, such as the optimal use of natural resources through exports and imports, foreign exchange earnings, exchange of technical expertise, increased revenues, employment opportunities, and many other benefits. In...
Plea bargaining refers to a process in the criminal justice system where an accused person negotiates an agreement to relinquish the right to go to full trial in exchange for a more lenient sentence or some other benefit. For the first time in Ghana’s history, comprehensive provisions have...