Our Role in Global Arbitration
Clinton Consultancy represents international clients in disputes with African counterparties where contracts or MOUs include arbitration clauses.
Whether your seat of arbitration is in London, Paris, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Washington D.C., Johannesburg, or Accra, we navigate the complexities of both the chosen arbitral forum and the African legal and commercial context.
Types of Disputes We Handle
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Cross-Border Commercial Contracts
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Joint Ventures & Shareholder Agreements
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Mining, Oil & Gas Concession Disputes
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Construction & Infrastructure Projects
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Trade & Commodities (including gold and minerals)
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Banking & Financial Services Agreements
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Technology, Telecoms & Licensing Contracts
How We Support International Clients
1. Pre-Arbitration Review
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Analyse the arbitration clause for enforceability under the chosen rules.
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Review the applicable law and jurisdictional issues.
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Assess dispute resolution strategy, including settlement leverage.
2. Representation at Major Arbitration Centres
We act directly or with local counsel in:
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London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
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International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
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Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
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Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
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Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
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Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA)
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Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
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International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
3. Africa-Specific Advantage
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Understanding of African business practices and regulatory frameworks.
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Ability to source evidence, witnesses, and expert reports from within Africa.
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Access to regulators, ministries, and industry bodies for factual support.
4. Enforcement of Awards
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Enforce foreign arbitral awards in African jurisdictions under the New York Convention.
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Navigate local court systems to register and execute awards.
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Employ asset tracing and freezing orders to secure recovery.
5. Settlement & Mediation
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Use arbitration leverage to negotiate favourable settlements.
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Coordinate parallel mediation proceedings when commercially advantageous.
Representative Matters
(Details anonymised for confidentiality)
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Represented a European mining company in an ICC arbitration seated in Paris against a West African state-owned entity, recovering USD $30M.
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Acted for a Middle Eastern commodities trader in LCIA proceedings against a Ghanaian counterparty, with enforcement proceedings in Accra High Court.
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Supported an Asian engineering firm in SIAC arbitration over an East African infrastructure project, achieving settlement pre-award.
Why Clinton Consultancy
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Pan-African Reach – Access to every major African market for local intelligence and enforcement.
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International Standards – UK-qualified lawyers with global arbitration experience.
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Bespoke Strategies – Tailored approach to industry, jurisdiction, and client objectives.
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Results-Focused – From award to enforcement, ensuring you recover value.
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com (cc: info@clintonconsultancy.com)
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