Africa’s Leading International Arbitration Law Firm – Clinton Consultancy, Accra

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? International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Across Africa

Clinton Consultancy, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, is recognized as one of Africa’s leading international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution firms. With a presence in key African jurisdictions and access to a strong global legal network, we handle complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes with precision and discretion.

Whether seated in London, Paris, Mauritius, The Hague, or in-country, our clients trust us to deliver results through ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, PCA, and other leading arbitral institutions.

?? Why Choose Clinton Consultancy?

  • Proven Track Record: We have successfully handled arbitrations involving over $500 million in combined claims across Africa and Europe.

  • Africa-Wide Experience: We’ve advised clients in disputes arising in Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Mozambique, South Africa, Angola, Mauritius, and more.

  • Local & International Expertise: Our team includes legal professionals skilled in both common and civil law systems, and we collaborate seamlessly with co-counsel from London, Paris, and beyond.

  • Sector Expertise: Construction, energy, oil & gas, mining, shipping, infrastructure, telecoms, insurance, and financial services.

  • Competitive, Transparent Pricing: We offer tiered retainers for arbitration, enforcement, and advisory phases, tailored to the scope and jurisdiction.

? We Are Arbitration Experts For:

  • International commercial arbitration

  • Investor-State disputes

  • Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Africa

  • Resisting recognition of foreign awards

  • Cross-border litigation tied to arbitration

  • Emergency and interim relief applications

  • Negotiated settlements & mediation

? Notable Work Across Jurisdictions

  • Ghana: Multi-million-dollar arbitrations involving breach of loan agreements in the oil & gas sector (LCIA).

  • Nigeria: Real estate and infrastructure disputes across West Africa.

  • Mozambique: ICC arbitration over control of mining assets involving parties in Portugal, Mauritius, and South Africa.

  • Mauritius & South Africa: Enforcement and resistance of awards, including challenging a EUR 50M award at the PCA.

  • Rwanda: EPC contract arbitration related to factory construction.

  • Gabon: EUR 37.5M litigation tied to aviation insurance.

  • Paris: ICC arbitration over an international airport design project involving a Southern African government.

  • London: $200M shipping arbitration regarding port safety and vessel grounding.

? Our Arbitration Model

We offer a structured engagement process:

  1. Initial consultation & case assessment

  2. Fixed-fee or hourly-rate engagement letter

  3. Multi-jurisdictional strategy & representation

  4. Award enforcement or resistance where needed

  5. Transparent billing throughout all phases

?? International Arbitration Clauses

We regularly draft and negotiate arbitration clauses for cross-border contracts across Africa and beyond. We also provide second opinions on whether arbitration clauses are enforceable under local African law.

? Countries of Focus

We represent clients in arbitration-related matters in, but not limited to:

  • Ghana

  • Nigeria

  • Mauritius

  • South Africa

  • Kenya

  • Rwanda

  • Egypt

  • Côte d’Ivoire

  • Senegal

  • Tanzania

  • Mozambique

  • Angola

  • Gabon

  • Zambia

  • Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

? Contact Us for Arbitration Support

If you’re involved in a complex dispute in Africa—or need enforcement or resistance of a foreign arbitral award—get in touch today.

? Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com
? Phone: +233 27 252 2695