Clinton Consultancy: Africa Energy & Natural Resources Advisory – Oil & Gas, Renewables & Mining

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Why Clinton Consultancy

Clinton Consultancy is arguably the most networked law firm and consultancy house on the African continent, with direct access to government stakeholders, sector regulators, and top-tier local law firms across all major energy and mining jurisdictions.

Our team is UK- and Africa-trained, blending lobbying expertise, regulatory know-how, and sector-specific advisory with Big Four–style quality at competitive rates. Many of our consultants are alumni of global advisory firms like PwC, giving you international-standard execution with African market insight.

From upstream oil exploration to large-scale renewable projects and mining ventures supplying the EV battery market, we design bespoke packages to take your project from concept to licensing, operation, and cross-border expansion.

Our Sector Coverage & Hubs

Oil & Gas

  • Jurisdictions: Nigeria, Angola, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Senegal.

  • Advisory Scope:

    • Upstream and midstream project structuring.

    • Exploration and production licensing.

    • Local content compliance and JV agreements.

    • M&A and asset transfers in the petroleum sector.

    • Dispute resolution for contractual and regulatory issues.

Renewable Energy

  • Jurisdictions: Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa.

  • Advisory Scope:

    • Solar, wind, and hydro project development.

    • PPP and IPP frameworks.

    • Regulatory and environmental permitting.

    • Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and grid integration.

    • Financing structuring and investment due diligence.

Mining & Critical Minerals

  • Jurisdictions: Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, Zimbabwe.

  • Advisory Scope:

    • Gold, cobalt, copper, lithium mining rights acquisition.

    • Compliance with mining codes and export regulations.

    • ESG and community engagement frameworks.

    • Joint venture structuring and offtake agreements.

    • Dispute resolution and asset recovery in cross-border mining conflicts.

Our Energy & Natural Resources Services

Corporate & Regulatory

  • Company incorporation in key hubs.

  • Sector-specific licensing and permits.

  • Corporate governance frameworks.

  • Compliance monitoring and reporting.

Transactional

  • M&A structuring and due diligence.

  • Project finance documentation.

  • Risk-adjusted investment structuring.

  • Contract negotiation and drafting.

Risk & Dispute Resolution

  • Arbitration (ICSID, LCIA, ICC) and local court proceedings.

  • Asset tracing and enforcement.

  • Regulatory disputes and settlement negotiations.

Strategic Advisory

  • Market-entry feasibility studies.

  • Policy engagement and government relations.

  • Multi-jurisdictional coordination for Africa-wide portfolios.

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Fee Categories (quoted upon consultation)

  • Sector Licensing & Permitting Packages

  • Transaction Structuring & Project Finance Support

  • Dispute Resolution & Asset Recovery

  • Ongoing Governance & Compliance Retainers

Partner With the African Energy & Mining Specialists

From offshore oil in Senegal to lithium mining in Zimbabwe and solar mega-projects in Morocco, Clinton Consultancy has the reach, expertise, and networks to make your venture a success.

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