Recent Changes to Ghana’s Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929)
In 2016, Ghana’s Parliament passed the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929). Act 929 repealed a 1993 legislation that did not take account…
Directors’ Liability for the Conduct of Other Directors or Employees
The Privy Council on 22nd February 2021 in Byers and Others v Chen Ningning[1], held…
Directors Accountability (2)
This note considers the grounds for the disqualification of directors under the Companies’ Act, 2019…
Directors Accountability (1)
Our previous note looked at the “somewhat” controversial Section 177(1)(c) of the Companies’ Act, 2019…
Types of Directors (4): Persons not duly appointed as directors
Our previous notes have considered the position of the law concerning the Managing director, the…
Companies Bid Farewell to Business Restrictions
Companies Bid Farewell to Business Restrictions If you…
Companies Act, 2019 – Directors under the Spotlight
Companies Act, 2019 – Directors under the Spotlight …
Electronic Mail Communications Sufficient to Constitute Contract
In what can be described as a significant…
Disqualification of Directors Culpable of Criminal Offences – Whether Convicted or Not!
Disqualification of Directors Culpable of Criminal offences – Whether Convicted or Not! The Companies Act,…
Things to Know About the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act II
The previous note focused on the ideals and ideas behind this particular Act – which is to ensure that as…
Things to Know About the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act 2020 (I)
In April 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act came into force. This note highlights some of the key provisions…
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Directors Accountability (2)
This note considers the grounds for the disqualification of directors…
Directors Accountability (1)
Our previous note looked at the “somewhat” controversial Section 177(1)(c)…
Double Tax Treaties
This note sets out at a high level the basics and mechanics of double taxation agreements in Ghana. This note is particularly relevant for persons (a) living in one country…