Clinton Consultancy: Africa Transport Infrastructure Advisory – Ports, Rail & Airports

Why Choose Clinton Consultancy

Clinton Consultancy is arguably the most networked law firm and consultancy house on the African continent, with a proven track record of advising on high-value transport infrastructure projects. Our UK- and Africa-trained team combines lobbying expertise, regulatory fluency, and transaction structuring capability to deliver Big Four–quality service at competitive rates.

We advise investors, EPC contractors, developers, lenders, and governments on the licensing, structuring, financing, and compliance of large-scale infrastructure projects — from deep-sea ports to high-speed rail links and international airports.

Our Transport Infrastructure Services

Corporate & Regulatory

  • Project company incorporation and structuring.

  • Regulatory approvals, concessions, and permits.

  • Public-private partnership (PPP) compliance.

  • Local content and procurement strategy.

Transactions & Finance

  • Concession agreements and BOT/BOOT frameworks.

  • Project finance documentation (loan agreements, security packages).

  • EPC/EPCM contract negotiation and risk allocation.

  • Lender and investor due diligence.

Construction & Delivery

  • Contract administration and claims management.

  • Change order control and delay/disruption mitigation.

  • Health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Risk & Disputes

  • FIDIC and bespoke contract dispute resolution.

  • International arbitration (ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL) and domestic court actions.

  • Regulatory enforcement and concession terminations.

Key African Transport Infrastructure Hubs

Ports

  • Lamu Port, Kenya – Part of the LAPSSET Corridor; multi-berth deep-water facility.

  • Lekki Deep Sea Port, Nigeria – Largest deep-sea port in West Africa; container, liquid, and dry bulk terminals.

  • Tanger Med Port, Morocco – Strategic Mediterranean hub linking Africa, Europe, and Asia.

  • Walvis Bay Port, Namibia – Gateway for Southern African Development Community (SADC) markets.

Rail

  • Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), Kenya – Mombasa to Nairobi and planned extensions to Uganda, Rwanda.

  • Gautrain, South Africa – High-speed rail connecting Johannesburg, Pretoria, and OR Tambo International Airport.

  • North-South Rail Corridor, SADC – Linking South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and DRC.

Airports

  • Bugesera International Airport, Rwanda – New regional aviation hub for East Africa.

  • Kotoka International Airport Terminal 3, Ghana – Expanded capacity for passenger and cargo traffic.

  • Blaise Diagne International Airport, Senegal – Modern hub serving West Africa.

  • OR Tambo International Airport Upgrades, South Africa – Capacity and safety upgrades for Africa’s busiest airport.

Fee Categories (quoted upon request)

  • Concession & Licensing Packages.

  • PPP Structuring & Compliance.

  • Transaction Advisory & Project Finance.

  • Dispute Resolution & Claims Management.

  • Ongoing Governance & Compliance Retainers.

Contact Clinton Consultancy

If your project involves building, financing, or operating ports, rail networks, or airports in Africa, Clinton Consultancy can provide the strategic, legal, and commercial guidance you need.

Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com (cc: info@clintonconsultancy.com)
WhatsApp/Call: +233 27 252 2695

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