OAKS Legal Insights

Is Code Law?: Exploring The Legal Nature And Enforceability Of Smart Contracts
BY: SELASIE ATUWO AND LILY OBLIE INTRODUCTION Over the years, societies around the globe have conducted business, and trust (a core business element) has been

Ghana’s Data Protection Bill, 2025: A Comparative Analysis, Policy Assessment, and Strategic Recommendations
Introduction Data protection regulation has become a cornerstone of modern governance, digital trade, and human rights protection. Ghana’s Data Protection Bill, 2025 (“the Bill”) represents

A Review Of Ghana’s Draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025
INTRODUCTION The objective of Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), was to provide a comprehensive legal framework for cybersecurity and related activities in an increasingly

Cryptocurrency Regulation in Ghana: The Past, the Now, and the What-Ifs
Cryptocurrency Regulation in Ghana: The Past, the Now, and the What-Ifs 1. INTRODUCTION As of June 2025, approximately 562 million people worldwide (roughly 6.8% of

Ghana’s EPA Act 2025: Carbon Credits and Climate Regulation Implications
Author – Gideon Ofori Osabutey Executive Summary The Environmental Protection Act 2025 (Act 1124) of Ghana represents a landmark development in the country’s approach to

OAKS Legal’s submission for the Global Legal Insights
The OAKS Legal team is proud to have contributed to the Global Legal Insights: Banking Regulation 2025 report, offering key insights into Ghana’s evolving banking