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B & P ASSOCIATES is a corporate law rm and

consultancy in Accra. We pride ourselves in providing

simple and practical solutions to the complex legal

challenges our clients face in their business

operations. We are in tune with the local legal and

commercial environment and well positioned to

assist our clients in anticipating and meeting their

needs to achieve their business objectives.OU

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Our Approach Areas Of PracticeClient FocusedOur clients are at the heart of how we work. We have an adaptable and approachable team that provides excellent client care. Our team of lawyers are supported by experienced people in key areas such as advisory, corporate consultancy, technology, compliance and research. We believe this integrated approach adds value to our clients.

Globally AwareAs a responsible business, we seek to provide clients with a service that is well informed and dened by high global standards of professionalism and ethics. We have an international legal team well versed in international contracts and disputes, and cross border transactions.

Industry SpecicOur clients span a broad range of i n d u s t r i e s s u c h a s t e c h n o l o g y development, nancial services, private equity backed developers, real estate and construction, investors in alternative assets, medical diagnostic services, upstream and downstream petroleum s e c t o r s , p e t r o l e u m s e r v i c e s , manufacturing and export, logistic and freight forwarding, retail and trading.

Thinking AheadWe see our clients' challenges in their full context and come up with innovative and efcient ways of undertaking client work with the sole aim of enhancing our work, ultimately adding value to the client.

We provide legal assistance to our clients in the following areas:

Corporate and Commercial:We provide legal advice on the operation, m a i n t e n a n c e , g o v e r n a n c e a n d transformation of businesses, supporting clients through company registration and i n c o r p o r a t i o n , j o i n t v e n t u r e a n d shareholding structuring. We undertake extensive due dil igence processes, perfection of securities and provide company secretarial services for a number of our corporate clients. We advise on a variety of commercial agreements such as distribution and agency agreements, service agreement, technical partnership agreements, cross border agreements, sale of goods and loan agreements.

Our Clients are at the heart of how we work.

Construction and Infrastructure:We have built up valuable experience in the construction and building industry in relation to professional liability matters such as faulty planning, delayed projects, penalty clauses and badly executed works. We are well versed in FIDIC compliant contracting and negotiations, due diligence, project nance and securities. We advise on the full range of real estate transactions, including acquisition, development and leasing. Our clients include multinational companies who are engaged in infrastructural projects within the energy, defence and aviation sectors.

Energy and Natural Resources:Our work in this area includes, full-range c o n t r a c t i n g a n d n e g o t i a t i o n s o f petroleum agreements, advice on environmental, health and safety matters, and other regulatory compliance matters. We represent clients on setting up in

compliance with the petroleum and local content laws including joint ventures and r e g i s t r a t i o n w i t h t h e P e t r o l e u m Commission and the National Petroleum Authority. We provide advice on the interpretation of local petroleum laws and its compatibility with existing petroleum agreements and stability clauses. Our clients include international oil companies opera t ing in both ups t ream and downstream sectors and the petroleum services sector.

In ternat ional Ant i -Cor rupt ion and Compliance:We have knowledge and provide compliance training to our clients on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act and other international anti-corruption laws. Localization of global anti-corruption and corporate compliance frameworks.

Employment:We provide advice on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. Our work entails reorganisation of small and medium sized companies in line with best work practices. Interventions on all aspects of Ghanaian Labour law relating to employment agreements, remuneration and severance packages, employee handbooks, employee benet schemes, non-compete restrictions and termination. We also offer compliance advice on employment, health and safety and local content regulations

“...extensive due diligence processes, perfection of securities and provide company secretarial

services…”

Immigration:We assist our investor clients on all aspects of setting up and support them with emergency entry and multiple entry visas, work permits, residence permits. We also provide advice and representation in the process of securing the GIPC immigration quotas, always ensuring that our clients are compl iant wi th the local content requirements of Ghanaian law.

Charities (NGOs):We have expertise in advising and representing international NGOs in the registration, incorporation and structuring processes in Ghana. We also provide company secretarial services and training in legal processes for social entrepreneurs upon request.

L i t igat ion and Al ternat ive Dispute Resolution:We represent clients throughout the entire lifecycle of dispute including enforcement

and recognition of foreign decisions and judgments. Our focus is on the solution and not the dispute and therefore we view litigation as a last resort. We advise our cl ients on their alternative dispute reso lut ion opt ions and engage in arbitration, mediation and negotiation on their behalf, depending on which method we believe is most suited to their case. However, if litigation is inevitable, we pursue the litigation process vigorously in the best interest of our clients.

Debt Recovery:A substantive portion of our work is in relation to debt recovery on behalf of clients. We provide a complete range of services to accommodate corporate and individual debt collection needs through correspondence and court proceedings. However, we assess matters on a case by case basis and will be the rst to advise our clients in circumstances where we assess recovery through court proceedings not to be a cost-effective option for our client.

Corporate Social ResponsibilityA s p a r t o f o u r c o r p o r a t e s o c i a l responsibility, we have identied a local charity located within the heart of Accra, which provides shelter and education for underprivileged children. Our team is a very enthusiastic participant in this project. We provide pro bono legal advice whenever i t i s required and make donations to support their good work.

Quarterly NewsletterOur clients have become accustomed to our quarterly newsletter publication and rely on the up-to-date legal and industry content which is relevant to their day to day business operations.

Our focus is on the solution and not the dispute and therefore we view litigation as a last resort. However, if litigation is inevitable, we pursue the

litigation process vigorously in the best interest of our clients.

Key ContactsOur lawyers are licensed to practice in England and Wales, New York and Ghana and are experienced in representing clients in cross border transactions in all three jurisdictions.

Adelaide Benneh Prempeh is the Founder and Managing Partner of B & P ASSOCIATES.Prior to setting up the rm in 2014, Adelaide worked as a member of the Energy and Natural Resources team at Bensti-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah. Her clients included multinational companies within the petroleum and mining sectors as well as corporates involved in domestic and multi-jurisdictional restructurings.With over 15 years of experience as a legal practitioner, Adelaide brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from both jurisdictions of England & Wales and Ghana.She began her legal career in 2001 with the international law rm Lovells (now Hogan Lovells) in London where she assisted in the drafting of depositions and pleadings for high prole product liability cases and various contentious matters regarding regulatory requirements.With a background in litigation, Adelaide joined Renaissance Chambers in London as a practicing barrister where she was regularly instructed to appear at all levels of Court in a variety of cases from 2003 until 2012.Adelaide is presently an appointed tutor at the Ghana School of Law where she teaches Advocacy and Legal Ethics. She is a member of the Bar Council of the United Kingdom, The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London and the Ghana Bar Association. She is a Board member of the Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council.

Eyram Agbenyega is a Legal Consultant at B & P ASSOCIATES. Her role is to assist our clients on international energy matters and to focus on international business. Eyram offers international expertise in energy and natural resources law. From feasibility to conclusion, she is passionate about assisting corporate clients and foreign investors with a full range of transactional services, including market entry/ risk assessments, regulatory compliance advice, company registrations/ licensing, contracting and negotiations. Her portfolio includes advice in relation to partnership and joint venture agreements, petroleum licensing and joint operating agreements, local content and anti-corruption AML compliance. Eyram is an International Certied Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP-I).Eyram is member of the Ghana Bar Association and the New York Bar.

Ayele Nuworkpor-Gapson is an Associate at B & P ASSOCIATES. She is a passionate and resourceful lawyer with a results-driven approach.Prior to joining the rm, Ayele worked with Hayibor Djarbeng Danso & Co, a law rm with a focus on litigation, where she gained experience in drafting pleadings, undertaking legal research, general preparation for court matters and representation of clients in Court.Ayele is meticulous at reviewing agreements with a ne eye for detail. She has worked on a variety of contracts including employment agreements, distribution agreements and technical partnership agreements. She has gained and continues to develop expertise in foreign investment, real estate, construction and land matters and has handled incorporation of both local and foreign companies.Ayele is a member of the Ghana Bar Association.

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. IN THE MEANTIME, YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO.

GENERAL INQUIRIES F106/5, 4th Soula Street,

(Opposite Ecobank Pelican Plaza), Labone, Accra. Tel: (+233) 242822214/ 307 001 566/ 302 765 617

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