What We Do in Corporate and Commercial Law
We adopt a practical, business-focused approach, aligning our legal advice with our clients’ operational goals and strategies. Our services support clients through all stages of business, from market entry and expansion in Ghana to negotiating agreements, corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions. We support a wide range of clients, including multinationals, local companies, NGOs, entrepreneurs etc.
Corporate Formation & Structuring
Advisory on choosing and establishing optimal entities, group structuring, re‑registrations, conversions and corporate secretarial compliance under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).
Commercial Contracts
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating supply, distribution, services, franchising, outsourcing, technology, agency, licensing and joint venture agreements aligned with commercial objectives.
Corporate Governance
Board and committee mandates, shareholder agreements, directors’ duties, ESG oversight, statutory filings and governance diagnostics for a robust compliance culture.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy‑side and sell‑side advisory, due diligence, transaction structuring, regulatory clearances, share and asset transfers, and post‑closing integration support.
Corporate & Commercial Disputes
Strategic resolution of shareholder, contractual and director disputes via negotiation, arbitration or courts—focused on value preservation and business continuity.
Intellectual Property Commercialisation
Protection and exploitation of trademarks, copyrights and confidential information; IP licensing, assignment and brand portfolio strategy within corporate transactions.
Executive & Workforce Arrangements
Executive service contracts, incentive schemes, restrictive covenants, workforce policies and compliance alignment with corporate strategy.
Corporate Finance & Capital Raising
Equity and debt structuring, private placements, shareholder funding, security documentation, and compliance with securities and financial sector regulations.
Commercial Property & Leasing
Corporate real estate acquisitions, development agreements, office and industrial leases, and property due diligence supporting transactions.
Corporate Tax & Transaction Structuring
Tax‑efficient structuring of deals, reorganisations, capital deployment and cross‑border flows; coordination with Ghana Revenue Authority compliance.
Cross-Border & Foreign Investment
GIPC registrations, investment protections, exchange control, import/export and trade compliance for inbound and regional expansion strategies.
Data Protection & Information Governance
Compliance with Ghana’s Data Protection Act: policies, processing agreements, breach response frameworks and data governance in corporate transactions.
Our Processes
We apply a disciplined, transaction‑ready process tailored to corporate objectives, risk profile and regulatory timelines.