Directors’ Liability for Insolvent Trading
Companies leave behind several obligations that are unmet in the event where they fold up or cease to operate. Typically,…
Directors Accountability (1)
Our previous note looked at the “somewhat” controversial Section 177(1)(c) of the Companies’ Act, 2019 (Act 992) which deals with…
Things to Know About the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act III
In April 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act came into force. This note considers how companies in distress may…
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…
Supreme Court Affirms Equity As Starting Point for Property Distribution
The Supreme Court in Amoakohene v Amoakohene[1] has affirmed its long-standing position of “equality is equity” as the basis for…
Types of Directors (1) – Executive and Non-Executive Directors
This note sets out the position of the executive and non-executive director under the Companies’ Act, 2019 (Act 992). An…
Types of Directors (2): The Managing Director
This note considers the position of the Managing Director under the Companies’ Act, 2019 (Act 992). A Managing Director is…
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…
Filing of Annual Returns
COVID-19 or no COVID-19, your company needs to ensure that you are compliant with your regulators. The crisis means that…
Double Tax Treaties
This note sets out at a high level the basics and mechanics of double taxation agreements in Ghana. This note…
