? Private Equity Legal & Strategic Advisory Services in Africa

By ClintonOur Publications

Headquartered in Accra | Networked Across the Continent

At Clinton Consultancy, we provide expert private equity and venture capital advisory services to leading local and international clients. These include private equity funds, institutional investors, fund managers, family offices, corporates, and development finance institutions.

We are known for our deep expertise in handling complex, multi-jurisdictional, and high-value investments across the African continent. Whether supporting buyouts, joint ventures, exits, capital deployment, or regulatory compliance, our advisory is strategic, risk-sensitive, and forward-thinking.

Clinton Consultancy is a leading law firm based in Accra, Ghana, offering pan-African private equity legal and strategic advisory services. Our Private Equity Practice supports fund managers, investors, and multinational entities operating in Africa’s most dynamic economies.

From fund structuring to regulatory approvals, acquisitions to exits—we serve as your legal bridge across Africa’s fragmented regulatory landscape.

? Why Work With Us

  • Based in Accra, Operating Across Africa

  • Advisory across both Anglophone and Francophone markets

  • Sector expertise in infrastructure, energy, agri-business, fintech, FMCG, logistics, and more

  • Experienced in fund structuring, due diligence, governance, and exits

  • Competitive and transparent pricing model

? Top 15 African Countries for Private Equity Legal Advisory

Our private equity and deal advisory team operates across the following top 15 private equity jurisdictions in Africa:

  1. Ghana ??

  2. Nigeria ??

  3. Kenya ??

  4. South Africa ??

  5. Egypt ??

  6. Morocco ??

  7. Rwanda ??

  8. Côte d’Ivoire ??

  9. Senegal ??

  10. Mauritius ??

  11. Ethiopia ??

  12. Tanzania ??

  13. Zambia ??

  14. Uganda ??

  15. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ??

We understand the legal, tax, regulatory, and political frameworks across these markets and are able to advise in both Anglophone and Francophone Africa through our partner network.

? What We Do

We advise local and international clients on:

  • Fund Structuring & Compliance

  • Cross-Border M&A and Joint Ventures

  • Shareholder Agreements & Governance

  • Due Diligence, Deal Execution & Exit Strategy

  • Local Licensing & Regulatory Navigation

  • Capital Markets & Restructuring

We work with:

  • Private Equity Funds

  • DFIs and Sovereign Wealth Funds

  • Venture Capital Firms

  • Family Offices & Impact Investors

? Why Work With Clinton Consultancy?

  • Based in Accra with regional reach

  • Trusted across Africa for deal-making in frontier markets

  • Experienced in high-stakes cross-border investments

  • Fast turnaround, risk-calibrated legal advice

  • ESG-aligned and reputation-conscious support for investors

? From Our Founding Partner

“Our private equity and projects team is at the forefront of legal and commercial innovation in Africa. We speak the language of investors, understand regional dynamics, and move at the speed business requires.”
— Amanda Clinton, Founding Partner, Clinton Consultancy

? Connect With Us

If you’re an investor, fund manager, or company expanding into Africa, contact our private equity advisory team for tailored legal solutions.

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