OAKS Legal Insights


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


UNDERSTANDING WILLS IN GHANA: AN ABC GUIDE
In Ghana, a Will is a legal document that ensures an individual’s wishes regarding the distribution of their property(ies) after death are followed. Governed primarily


THE PATENT DISCLOSURE PARADOX: A FUEL FOR INNOVATION OR A BREEDING GROUND FOR “COPYCATS”
INTRODUCTION Intellectual property has become increasingly important in today’s creative world economy, driving innovation and economic development. Patents, an integral part of the Intellectual Property


CONSUMER BEWARE! ENOUGH?: AN APPRAISAL OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGIME IN GHANA
INTRODUCTION Consumer protection laws safeguard the buyers of goods and services against defective products, fraud, and exploitation. As e-commerce expands globally, the need for robust


AN OVERVIEW OF THE LANDS (STATUTORY WAYLEAVES) ACT 1963, ACT 186
Introduction The Lands (Statutory Wayleaves) Act 1963, Act 186, provides a comprehensive legal framework for the creation and management of statutory wayleaves, essential for the