what we do

Our Services

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Banking, financial Services and Securities law

The intricacies of banking law demand not only exceptional legal knowledge but also the highest level of commercial understanding. Our Banking practice offers clients the expert advice they require, either as lenders or borrowers, across a whole range of commercial banking transactions.

In acting for lenders, we advise our clients on:

  • issues such as the legal and other due diligence appropriate for the transaction;
  • the appropriate method of securing debt;
  • financial and other necessary covenants;
  • co-ordination of rights and obligations with those of other lenders;
  • step-in rights in project finance;
  • events of default and cancellation of facilities ;and
  • enforcement of securities.

With our knowledge of multi-source financing, we have the capacity to advise our clients on a broad range of secured and unsecured credit facilities, from straightforward bilateral facilities to complex syndicated structured financings.

Commercial Debt Recovery

We recover commercial debts as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Our specialist Debt Recovery Unit has the resources to recover commercial debts as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. The Unit can also assist and advise you on the most appropriate methods of recovery.

Minerals and natural resources law

We advise our clients on the intricacies of the fiscal regime and Commercial law in operation in the industry such as how to capitalize expenditure on exploration and development; capital allowances; retention of revenue in foreign currency and exemptions from import duties on imported plant and machinery.

  • We can advise our industry clients on:
  • Licenses;
  • concessions;
  • Joint ventures;
  • takeover offers;
  • Acquisitions and disposals;
  • Litigation and arbitration

From identification of the applicable license, through submission of a competent application we shall avail our expertise and contacts to our Clients. We attribute our success to industry knowledge, experience and personal contacts.

TAXATION OF MINING ACTIVITIES AND RELATED SERVICES

We can assist our Clients to identify applicable taxes in the industry and advise on how best to manage this complex aspect of the business.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

We know the existing requirements and we are abreast with new requirements too. We closely monitor the industry and government policy in order to advise our Clients appropriately and ensure that they are fully compliant.

MINING PRODUCTS TRANSACTIONS

We can lead negotiations of Agreements to Purchase or sell the products mined, Equipment Purchase Agreements, Management Contracts and many other transactions

Employment law

Using the services of an associate agency of the firm we conduct searches on potential candidates for employment in our clients’ organisations. Our aim is to help clients by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable to work within their organisations. The agency serves the modern day needs of employers by validating the background history of prospective or existing employees in order to minimise the risk of employing unsuitable candidates.

Information technology

  • We advise both suppliers and customers alike on a wide range of issues when they arise and have particular experience of assisting in the following areas:
  • IT and telecoms contractual disputes
  • Software disputes
  • Disputes concerning the performance of IT systems
  • Termination issues
  • Telecoms and reseller disputes
  • Software licence disputes
  • Project and outsourcing disputes
  • Source code and escrow disputes
  • Internet and domain name disputes

Telecommunications law

  • NEW LICENSE AND LICENSE TRANSFER

We can assist the Client with license applications at the National Communications Authority in all categories. We have the experience and the contacts at the National Communications Authority to advise our Clients on regulatory issues.

From identification of the applicable license, through submission of a competent application we shall avail our expertise and contacts to our Clients. We attribute our success to industry knowledge, experience and personal contacts.

  • TAXATION OF TELECOM SERVICES

We assist our Clients to identify applicable taxes in the industry and advise on how best to manage this complex aspect of the business.

  • REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

We know the existing requirements and we are abreast with new requirements too. We closely monitor the industry and government policy in order to advise our Clients appropriately and ensure that they are fully compliant.

  • TELECOM TRANSACTIONS

We lead negotiations for Agreements to Purchase or sell Telecom Services, Equipment Purchase Agreements, Management Contracts and many other transactions.

Intellectual Property

We specialise in Brand Protection, Enforcement of IP Rights and Securing IP Rights. Our team will assist you prevent rogue companies and individuals from copying or closely imitating your products and services.

Private Clients

Land & property law

Land Acquisition

The acquisition of land in Ghana is not a straight forward task. One has to be extremely cautious if one intends to have peaceful enjoyment of the land purchased. The incidence of “double sale” of both registered and unregistered land is rife and this is so because purchasers often ignore to conduct proper due diligence before entering into and completing the transaction. AT CASELY BROOKE, we conduct full and proper due diligence for our clients who are prospective purchasers of land using our tried and proven methods.

Property acquisition

Buying a landed property is also not without its pitfalls. The most common problems with property transactions include  failure on the part of the purchaser to discover charges on the property; failure to establish true ownership of the property; failure to establish the true market value of the property, to mention a few. At CASELY BROOKE, we ensure that our clients are not sent on a wild goose chase or taken for a ride.

Buying property from an estate developer

Purchasing your dream house from an estate developer could offer you the peace of mind that is illusive with self-build. However, the promise of a children’s play area, tarred roads, 24hour security, properly constructed drains, tree-lined and well lit streets, and many other features that attract purchasers may never materialise once you pay for the property. At CASELY  BROOKE, we ensure that our clients get exactly what they were promised from the Estate Developer.

With our knowledge of multi-source financing, we have the capacity to advise our clients on a broad range of secured and unsecured credit facilities, from straightforward bilateral facilities to complex syndicated structured financings.

FOREIGN LAWYER ASSISTANCE

Obtaining Evidence for Foreign Courts

We are often instructed by Lawyers in other jurisdictions, particularly United States of America and the United Kingdom to make applications on their behalf.

Enforcement of Judgments

We can take instructions to register foreign judgments in the High Court

Foreign maintenance orders

Payments due to your clients under maintenance orders can be directed through us upon registration of the maintenance order in the Courts in Ghana and we can initiate proceedings here in Ghana for enforcing payment.