Practice Areas
At Nkrumah & Associates, we believe that the practice of law transcends the courtroom and boardroom. As a premier law firm in Accra specialising in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) law, infrastructure, natural resources, and commercial practice, we are committed to using our legal expertise to drive positive change in society. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy reflects this commitment by outlining clear strategies to contribute to Ghana’s socio-economic development, promote ethical governance, and foster sustainable communities.
NATURAL RESOURCES LAW
At Nkrumah & Associates, we offer comprehensive and sector-focused legal advisory services to clients operating within Ghana’s natural resources sector. Our practice is deeply rooted in the intricate legal, regulatory, and commercial dynamics that govern gold trading, petroleum (fuel) trade, oil & gas, quarrying, and other extractive industries. With the advent of legislative reforms such as the Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), and the
Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2016 (Act 919), our firm has positioned itself as a trusted advisor, offering strategic guidance to investors, operators, and regulators across the entire value chain of natural resource development and trade.
We provide end-to-end legal support, including:
- Securing operational permits, exploration licences, and trade authorisations.
- Drafting and negotiating off-take agreements, supply contracts, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
- Advising on compliance with sector-specific regulatory frameworks and investment protection protocols.
- Structuring complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, project finance, and cross-border trade deals.
- Ensuring alignment with environmental, health, safety, and local content obligations.
Our client-centred approach is designed to mitigate regulatory risks, optimise operational efficiency, and facilitate seamless execution of transactions in Ghana’s natural resources economy. Whether navigating licensing regimes, managing multi-party negotiations, or structuring investment frameworks, Nkrumah & Associates is committed to delivering practical, commercially sound legal solutions that unlock value and foster sustainable business growth in the extractive sector.
COMPANY & COMMERCIAL LAW
At Nkrumah & Associates, our Company and Commercial Law Practice is designed to support businesses at every stage of their corporate ifecycle—from formation and market entry to growth, restructuring, and strategic transactions. We deliver pragmatic legal solutions that enable clients to navigate Ghana’s complex regulatory and commercial landscape with confidence.
Our team advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including:
Assisting clients in establishing corporate entities tailored to their operational needs, Including Limited Liability Companies (Ltd), ompanies Limited by Guarantee Non-Profits, NGOs), Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures, and epresentative Offices. We provide end-to end support in corporate structuring, registration, and regulatory compliance to ensure a seamless market entry
Corporate governance advisory: ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2019
(Act 992) and international best practices.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), providing strategic legal support across transaction structuring, due diligence, regulatory approvals, and post-merger integrations.
Joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and strategic partnerships, assisting
clients in crafting robust governance and operational frameworks
including distribution agreements, supply chain contracts, agency and franchising arrangements, service-level agreements, and general commercial terms.
covering loan agreements, security documentation, syndicated lending, and compliance with financial sector regulations.
guiding clients through complex restructuring exercises and insolvency
proceedings.
supporting businesses in obtaining requisite permits, managing ongoing compliance obligations, and navigating sector specific regulatory challenges.
including statutory filings, board support, and compliance audits.
Our approach is grounded in a thorough understanding of the business environment, coupled with a commitment to delivering transaction-focused, risk-sensitive, and commercially viable legal solutions. At Nkrumah & Associates, we serve as trusted legal partners to businesses seeking to optimise their operations, structure strategic transactions, and achieve
sustainable growth.
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
- Feasibility studies and project conceptualisation advisory, ensuring project viability and alignment with national infrastructure priorities.
- Drafting and negotiating concession agreements, BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) contracts, and long-term service agreements, with a focus on risk allocation and performance obligations.
- Structuring PPP project financing models, assisting clients in navigating financing arrangements, guarantees, and investment protections.
- Advising on regulatory compliance, approvals, and interfacing with sector regulators and relevant public authorities.
- Managing procurement and bidding processes, including legal oversight of tender documentation and bid evaluations.
- Contract management and post-implementation compliance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, dispute resolution mechanisms, and exit strategies.
CONSTRUCTION LAW AND TRANSACTIONS PRACTICE
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts, including bespoke agreements and industry-standard forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC).
- Advising on EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts, turnkey arrangements, and design-build contracts.
- FIDIC contract administration, covering contract management, claims advisory, and dispute avoidance strategies
- Dispute resolution in construction matters, including mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation for construction-related claims and project disputes.
- Procurement law and tendering processes, ensuring compliance with Ghana’s public procurement regulations and best practices in private-sector procurement.
- Project financing structures, including structuring financing arrangements, security documentation, and interfacing with lenders and investors.
- Contractor-subcontractor relationships, drafting subcontracts, back-to-back agreements, and advising on risk allocation and performance guarantees.
- Regulatory compliance advisory, covering zoning regulations, environmental impact assessments, occupational health and safety standards, and building code compliance.