Background: A couple from the United States, decided to pursue surrogacy and adoption in Ghana to fulfil their long cherished dream of having a child. They faced various complexities in navigating the legal landscape, particularly in ensuring a smooth surrogacy process and legally adopting the child. LexMu was engaged to provide legal assistance and

Dr Osei Bonsu DICKSON, FCIMArb, ArbP., Global Vice-President, The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators, and Edith Asi Ayeh-DATEY,  LexMu International Arbitration Intern International commercial arbitration stands out as an adjudicatory dispute resolution mechanism known for its inherent flexibility, albeit lacking a universal structure. While drafted rules exist to preserve its flexibility, there is a

Dr. Osei Bonsu Dickson, FCIMArb, ArbP Case Study 1: Surrogacy Agreement Dispute Resolution Background: A couple from Canada entered into a surrogacy agreement with a surrogate mother located in Ghana. Midway through the pregnancy, disagreements arose concerning medical decisions and financial aspects of the arrangement. LexMu’s Approach: Legal Analysis: LexMu conducted a thorough analysis of

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International arbitration is a dispute resolution process where parties involved in a cross-border dispute agree to submit their case to a neutral third party, known as an arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators. This method offers an alternative to traditional court litigation and is commonly employed to resolve commercial, investment, or other disputes with an