S&P Law is a Ghanaian business law firm currently based in Accra. Our mission is straightforward: to help our clients thrive in Ghana by providing strategic guidance, development support, and enabling them to navigate the complexities of doing business in Ghana. With a deep understanding of various industries, our business-savvy team offers client-focused and customized advice that mitigates business risks and delivers the desired solutions. Our expertise cuts across the following practice areas:

Corporate Commercial

  • Corporate Governance: Advising on best practices for corporate governance, compliance with regulations, and managing stakeholder relations.
  • Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts including supply agreements, distribution agreements, and service contracts.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Handling all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
  • Corporate Restructuring: Advising on and implementing corporate restructuring, including debt restructuring and recapitalization.
  • Due Diligence: Conducting legal due diligence for potential investments or acquisitions.

Energy and Infrastructure

  • Project Development: Assisting in the development of energy and infrastructure projects, from planning and permitting to construction and operation.
  • Financing: Structuring and negotiating financing for energy and infrastructure projects, including project finance, private equity, and venture capital.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Advising on compliance with local, national, and international regulations governing energy and infrastructure.
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Structuring and advising on PPP agreements and arrangements.
  • Licensing: Assisting with the acquisition and renewal of licenses required for energy production, distribution, and infrastructure development.

Disputes

  • Litigation: Representing clients in court disputes, including commercial litigation, contract disputes, and shareholder disputes.
  • Arbitration and Mediation: Providing alternative dispute resolution services, including arbitration and mediation for commercial and energy-related disputes.
  • Energy Disputes: Representing clients in disputes related to energy projects, including construction disputes, regulatory compliance issues, and contract enforcement.
  • Regulatory Disputes: Handling disputes with regulatory bodies concerning licenses, permits, and compliance matters.

Power

  • Project Finance: Structuring and securing financing for power projects.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Advising on regulatory compliance for power generation, transmission, and distribution.
  • Licensing: Assisting with the acquisition and renewal of licenses for power projects.
  • Energy Disputes: Resolving disputes related to power projects, including construction, operation, and supply agreements.

Mining

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with mining regulations and environmental standards.
  • Licensing: Assisting with the acquisition and renewal of mining licenses and permits.
  • Project Development: Advising on the development and financing of mining projects.
  • Dispute Resolution: Handling disputes related to mining operations, including environmental and land use disputes.

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Due Diligence: Conducting legal due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
  • Transaction Structuring: Structuring transactions to maximize benefits and minimize risks.
  • Regulatory Approvals: Securing necessary regulatory approvals for mergers and acquisitions.
  • Post-Merger Integration: Advising on post-merger integration and restructuring.

Intellectual Property

  • Patents and Trademarks: Filing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications.
  • IP Licensing: Drafting and negotiating intellectual property licensing agreements.
  • IP Litigation: Representing clients in intellectual property disputes, including infringement and enforcement actions.
  • IP Strategy: Advising on intellectual property strategy and portfolio management.

Banking & Finance

  • Regulatory Compliance: Advising on compliance with banking and financial regulations.
  • Lending Transactions: Structuring and negotiating lending transactions, including syndicated loans and asset-based lending.
  • Securities Regulation: Advising on compliance with securities regulations and capital market transactions.
  • Dispute Resolution: Handling disputes related to banking and financial services, including loan defaults and regulatory enforcement actions.
  • Project Development: Advising on the development of real estate and construction projects.
  • Financing: Structuring and securing financing for real estate and construction projects.
  • Construction Contracts: Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and subcontracts.
  • Dispute Resolution: Handling disputes related to construction projects, including delays, defects, and contract disputes.

Oil & Gas

  • Exploration and Production: Advising on legal issues related to oil and gas exploration and production.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with oil and gas regulations and environmental standards.
  • Licensing: Assisting with the acquisition and renewal of licenses for oil and gas operations.
  • Dispute Resolution: Handling disputes related to oil and gas operations, including contract and regulatory disputes.

Employment

  • Employment Contracts: Drafting and reviewing employment contracts and policies.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Advising on compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Dispute Resolution: Handling employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment claims.
  • Workplace Investigations: Conducting workplace investigations and advising on disciplinary actions.

Contract Law

Drafting and Reviewing Contracts

  • Sales Agreements: Drafting and reviewing contracts for the sale of goods and services, ensuring all terms and conditions are clearly defined.
  • Service Agreements: Preparing service agreements for various industries, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and protecting client interests.
  • Employment Contracts: Creating and reviewing employment agreements, including non-compete clauses, confidentiality agreements, and termination provisions.
  • Lease Agreements: Drafting and reviewing commercial and residential lease agreements, covering terms, conditions, and tenant/landlord responsibilities.
  • Licensing Agreements: Drafting and negotiating licensing agreements for intellectual property, software, and other proprietary assets.

Negotiation and Mediation

  • Contract Negotiation: Representing clients in contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Dispute Resolution: Mediating and negotiating contract disputes to reach amicable settlements without litigation.
  • Amendments and Modifications: Assisting clients in negotiating and drafting amendments or modifications to existing contracts.

Enforcement and Litigation

  • Breach of Contract: Representing clients in breach of contract disputes, seeking remedies such as damages, specific performance, or contract termination.
  • Contractual Disputes: Handling disputes related to contract interpretation, performance, and enforcement.
  • Litigation Support: Providing litigation support for contract disputes, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing clients in court.

Compliance and Advisory

  • Regulatory Compliance: Advising clients on compliance with relevant laws and regulations affecting contracts, such as consumer protection laws, employment laws, and industry-specific regulations.
  • Contract Management: Assisting clients in managing their contract portfolios, ensuring timely renewals, amendments, and compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Risk Assessment: Conducting risk assessments for proposed contracts to identify potential legal and business risks.

Specialized Contracts

  • Government Contracts: Advising on and drafting contracts with government entities, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and requirements.
  • Joint Venture Agreements: Drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements, outlining the roles, responsibilities, and profit-sharing arrangements between parties.
  • Partnership Agreements: Creating partnership agreements, detailing the rights, responsibilities, and profit-sharing arrangements between partners.

Contract Termination and Exit Strategies

  • Termination Clauses: Drafting termination clauses to ensure clear procedures for contract termination and the rights of parties upon termination.
  • Exit Strategies: Advising clients on exit strategies from unfavorable contracts, including negotiation of early termination terms and conditions.
  • Settlement Agreements: Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements to resolve contract disputes and avoid litigation.