Your Gateway to Doing Business in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is attracting investors across multiple industries — from mining and agribusiness to renewable energy, telecoms, tourism, and infrastructure. But success here requires more than just opportunity; it demands the right legal and advisory partner who understands the terrain.
At Clinton Consultancy, we provide international-standard advisory services combined with a physical office in Freetown, ensuring your business receives the support it needs at every stage of market entry and expansion.
Industries We Support
Mining & Natural Resources
Sierra Leone is world-renowned for its diamonds, rutile, bauxite, and gold, with new opportunities in lithium and rare earths. We:
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Secure exploration and mining licences.
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Draft joint venture and offtake agreements.
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Handle regulatory compliance and community engagement.
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Support disputes, asset tracing, and enforcement.
Agribusiness & Agro-Processing
From cocoa and coffee to oil palm and rubber, Sierra Leone’s fertile land is primed for agribusiness. We:
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Assist with land acquisition and lease agreements.
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Structure partnerships with local growers.
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Advise on export contracts and supply chains.
Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
With projects like solar power stations and hybrid plants, Sierra Leone is opening doors for green energy and infrastructure. We:
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Navigate licensing with the Ministry of Energy and regulators.
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Draft EPC, O&M, and power purchase agreements.
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Support public-private partnership negotiations.
Tourism & Hospitality
From Freetown’s beaches to eco-tourism opportunities, Sierra Leone is emerging as a tourist destination. We:
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Secure tourism and hospitality permits.
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Draft land use and development contracts.
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Handle employment and immigration matters.
Telecoms & Digital Economy
With Africell and expanding mobile money platforms, telecoms is a key growth sector. We:
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Secure telecoms and fintech licences.
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Advise on data privacy and regulatory compliance.
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Support partnership negotiations with regulators and ISPs.
Public Infrastructure
From roads and bridges to ports and airports, Sierra Leone is building for the future. We:
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Support EPC contracts and concession agreements.
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Advise on cross-border funding structures.
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Handle regulatory, environmental, and ESG compliance.
Why Clinton Consultancy
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International Background: UK- and Africa-trained lawyers with experience across multiple jurisdictions.
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On-the-Ground Presence: Our physical office in Freetown ensures real-time support.
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Bespoke Solutions: Every client engagement is tailored to your project and industry.
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Transparent Fees: We operate on flat fees where possible, covering drafting, research, and partner input so you know costs upfront.
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High Success Rates: Our letters, negotiations, and compliance strategies often resolve matters before costly litigation.
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Networked Access: Relationships with ministries, regulators, and business leaders ensure projects move forward.
Our Approach
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Mapping & Due Diligence – We identify stakeholders, risks, and legal requirements.
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Regulatory Filings & Licences – We prepare and submit all applications.
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Negotiation & Advocacy – We represent you with regulators, ministries, and counterparties.
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Dispute Resolution – Where necessary, we escalate through litigation, arbitration, or enforcement.
Start Your Market Entry With Confidence
If you are entering Sierra Leone in mining, agribusiness, renewable energy, telecoms, tourism, or infrastructure, Clinton Consultancy is your trusted partner for seamless, secure, and successful operations.
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