OAKS Legal Insights

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

Staying on Track: Why Compliance is Key for Non-Profit Organizations
Non-profit regulations can be a perplexing topic, wrought with complex legal jargon and convoluted bureaucracies. At their core, however, these regulations are the backbone of