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...
Generally, when a person kicks the bucket, their property is redistributed. How the redistribution takes place is dependent on whether the person died testate (they died leaving behind a valid will) or intestate (they died without preparing a will). In Ghana, the Wills Act, 1971 (Act...
Members of an incorporated company, though holding interests in the company, are often not in direct control of its affairs. Directors bear the responsibility of managing interests on behalf of members and hence, are required by law to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM...
The Legal Framework chapter of the Oxford Business Group (OBG) Report looks at in-depth legislative investment framework for Ghana. In her Viewpoint article, our Managing Partner, focuses on recent updates of public-private partnerships. The Report: Ghana 2020 is available on all OBG platforms and events....
The Oxford Business Group (OBG) and B&P Associates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of exclusive partnership under which B&P Associates produced the Legal Framework Chapter of OBG’s publication, “The Report: Ghana 2022”. The Legal Framework Chapter of The Report provides a detailed analyses of landmark...
An acquisition occurs when one entity takes ownership of another entity’s share capital, equity interests or assets.[1] A major difference between Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”) is that, in Mergers, a new entity is formed whereas in an Acquisition, the acquiring company retains its original identity. Today,...