Our Services
We specialize in acting for owner managed businesses (OMBs), entrepreneurs and investors. We advise in relation to corporate transactions, banking, financing, commercial contracts and on all aspects of running and growing a business in Ghana. Our lawyers combine strong technical expertise with a track record in delivering flexible and creative solutions for our clients.
Much of our advice is for early stage companies and startups in the energy, commerce and commercial and media sectors or for those investing in such entities.
We also work closely with our Real Estate team to advise those investing in or developing commercial property on all of their financing, banking and related security issues.
Banking & Finance
Our team understand that the arrangements you are putting in place with regard to banking, finance and security will be inextricably linked to the completion of your corporate or real estate transaction. We will guide you through what can be highly technical documentation, without losing sight of your commercial objectives.
Our banking and financing advice is primarily to entrepreneurs, owner managed businesses and funds on the borrower side, though we also advise a number of smaller banks. We also advise on any related security, and in relation to acquisition finance, the leveraged loan market, and development/real estate finance.
We act on all your banking matters, including on acquisition finance for corporate transactions, asset-based lending or real estate finance. Our advice is primarily for entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals and owner-managed businesses, whether operating through SPVs (onshore or offshore), joint ventures, partnerships or fund structures. Whilst we often act for borrowers, we also act for lenders in this market, and in particular for a number of small banks.
We can help you to structure and negotiate effective lending arrangements and we offer a service which is tailored to suit your needs and the way you operate. We advise on investment and development facilities, tax driven schemes and limited partnership structures, restructurings and refinances. We also advise borrowers in connection with distressed debt and the analysis of options to move their businesses forward bearing in mind the need for business continuity and the “sweat” of the owner(s) over the years.
Our priority is to put together a team of business advisers to allow consideration of all applicable financing options, to incorporate your preferred commercial terms, and to complete all relevant documentation within the planned timescale.
Corporate Transactions
Our lawyers will provide cost-effective and pragmatic advice to allow you to complete your corporate transactions. While deadlines may sometimes be immovable, we won’t compromise on the quality of our advice or on our personal approach.
Whether acting for an entrepreneur, owner managed business or investor; we will give a commercial steer wherever possible. Ideally, you will involve us from the start of a deal when key commercial points are negotiated and documented. We will also guide you through the due diligence and disclosure process, and explain all technical implications of the transactional documentation.
We advise on angel/VC/private equity investments, mergers & acquisitions, re-organisations and shareholder agreements.
If you need our help in selecting an accountant, corporate finance adviser, bank or tax specialist, we have excellent contacts and we’d be delighted to make a personal introduction.
Entrepreneurs
“Pragmatic business-oriented advice base on the law”.
Our entrepreneurs’ team will advise on raising the funds for your next move, getting the right contracts and securing the right terms on your property. We understand that you need access to your professional advisors whenever you want it and you will deal with the same people throughout your relationship with us. We share the frustrations and the joy with our clients on their journey to wherever their business lives take them. We want you to succeed as much as you do and we know what we need to do to help you.
Our advice is practical, it’s creative and we’re quick. We keep our eye on, just as you do, the implications of what you are doing right now and how that might affect your future business and our advice is always given with that in mind
Regulatory and Compliance
Our team of specialist and highly experienced lawyers act for individuals, organizations, corporates and regulators, providing advice on regulatory compliance, investigations, adjudication, enforcement and prosecutions. We help clients respond to regulatory investigations and interventions when the continued operation or reputation of the individual or the business is at stake. We advise and support professional and businesses in all aspects of their dealings with Ghanaian regulators and other agencies with regulatory enforcement powers across finance, legal, accountancy, health, pension, education, law enforcement sections.
Ensuring compliance with the increasingly complex and pervasive nature of regulation in Ghana requires expert advice and support. Whether you or your organization needs help before or after a regulatory intervention, clear and decisive advice is required. With your reputation, ability to run your organization or your ability to practice in jeopardy, we bring clarity in often stressful and emotional circumstances.
Many of our clients have complex legal problems that require the help of lawyers from across the firm, including those from our criminal litigation, employment, company and commercial, public law and dispute resolution teams. Our cross-practice approach ensures that clients receive seamless advice and that their legal problems are analyzed from every necessary angle.
You can expect a prompt, proactive and compassionate service from lawyers who understand the importance of achieving the very best outcome for your particular situation
Shareholder Agreements & Constitutions
Versus Legal helps to create clarity and certainty for shareholders by preparing, reviewing and negotiating shareholder agreements, constitutions and related document. Shareholder agreements can cover a range of matters including share transfer restrictions, rights to appoint directors, shareholder powers and when & how a shareholder can exit. Agreements can be adapted to reflect relevant factors, including the role of shareholders within the business, the nature of the business (including whether it’s an early stage or long-established business) and any on-going funding requirements
Buying and Selling Businesses
Versus Legal can assist you to successfully complete the sale or purchase of a business. We can help you with legal due diligence, preparation and negotiation of sale & purchase agreements & other documents, and assistance with completion of a sale or purchase.
Advertising & Marketing Compliance
Advice to contribute to ensuring that your advertising and marketing activities are appropriate and compliant. Versus Legal services include reviewing promotional material to help to identify any potentially misleading or deceptive statements, or unsubstantiated representations.
Commercial Contracts
Practical advice and assistance to prepare, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements that matter to your business, including supply agreements, contractor agreements, terms of trade, confidentiality agreements and loan agreements.
Structuring & Formation
Versus Legal provides clients with practical advice and support on corporate governance within their organizations including in relation to director appointments, directors’ duties, compliance systems, risk management & financial reporting.
Corporate Governance
Versus Legal provides clients with practical advice and support on corporate governance within their organizations including in relation to director appointments, directors’ duties, compliance systems, risk management & financial reporting.