At Unicorn Legal, we believe that responsible legal practice goes beyond delivering commercial results. As part of our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we support initiatives that promote inclusion, protection, and sustainable community development. Through strategic partnerships, pro…
Knowledge Sharing | Estate Planning | Institutional Training Unicorn Legal recently facilitated a training session for the staff of Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Ghana on Estate Planning, with particular focus on will preparation and effective succession planning. The session highlighted the…
INTRODUCTION Real estate is currently one of the most attractive investments in Ghana. This poses significant legal risk to property acquisition in Ghana, particularly for buyers who rely on informal advice, incomplete searches, or undocumented arrangements. Some of the most frequent…
INTRODUCTION Corporate governance refers to the systems, structures, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. It defines: In Ghana, good corporate governance—shaped by company law, regulatory requirements, and investor best-practice standards is essential to effective risk management, regulatory…
INTRODUCTION Company secretarial compliance is one of the most misunderstood and the often-overlooked aspects of running a business in Ghana. Many companies treat incorporation as the finish line, when in reality, it is only the beginning. Once registered, a company…
INTRODUCTION Beyond determining who is or are the potential owners of a company, choosing the right shareholding structure is an equally crucial decision a business will make at incorporation. This is because a shareholding structure affects control, decision-making, investor confidence,…
INTRODUCTION Choosing the right business structure is one of the most crucial decisions an entrepreneur or investor is required to make when starting a business. This is because the legal structure you adopt affects ownership, liability, tax exposure, regulatory compliance…