Introduction In Ghana, films are not so much produced as much as they are survived. Remember that “baby-kick” in the “2016” movie trailer mocked on the Conan O’Brien show[1], where a baby sailed through the air with all the weight of a JPEG? A chase scene...
Introduction In 2026, Ghanaian companies stand at a defining moment. Profitability alone is no longer sufficient to drive long-term success. Investors, regulators, communities, employees, and customers are increasingly demanding that businesses demonstrate how they are environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and transparently governed. This shift is not just global, as...
Deal structure How are private M&A transactions typically structured in your jurisdiction? The Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992)1 provides for the two main merger forms: merger by absorption, where the business, assets and liabilities of a transferor company are transferred to another existing company; and merger by formation,...
At present, Ghana does not have a single comprehensive piece of legislation that provides a unified framework for ESG matters. However, various aspects of ESG are addressed through provisions scattered across multiple laws and regulations, including those governing environmental protection, social welfare and community development,...
Introduction The outcome is rarely dull whenever art collides with the law. In 2024, Aubrey Drake Graham (“Drake”) and Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (“Kendrick”) each released four “diss songs” against each other in a classic hip-hop/rap feud fashion. Drake’s songs were titled “Push Ups”, “Taylor Made Freestyle”, “Family...
As Ghana’s digital economy continues to evolve, sound corporate governance has become critical to the integrity and sustainability of financial service institutions. The Bank of Ghana (BoG), in line with its regulatory mandate to enhance governance standards in the regulated financial services sector issued the...
Background Ghana’s new Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124) (“the Act”) was assented to on 6th January 2025, ushering in a modern and comprehensive framework for environmental protection. The Act repeals the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1994 (Act 490) and the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and...
To further Ghana’s objective of optimizing national benefit from the gold value chain, the Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) has been enacted to establish a centralized regulatory framework for governing the gold trading and marketing industry. The Act establishes the Ghana Gold Board (the...
Introduction The Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) introduces, among other things, a unified and comprehensive framework for land registration in Ghana. Central to this system is the land certificate, a key document evidencing an individual’s title in land. Sections 125 to 129 of Act 1036 outline...
B&P Associates is a law firm located in Accra, Ghana (Labone). It has a 19-member team that guides its clients to navigate the legal and regulatory landscape, and conducts training and consultancy for international organisations on the Ghanaian investment landscape. The team is made up...