AML / Financial Crimes & Capital Flight Legal Services in Africa

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Discreet Defence for Multinationals and Institutions Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Clinton Consultancy provides high-level legal representation for companies and institutions in Africa facing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations, financial crime allegations, and capital flight inquiries. With governments prioritising enforcement and revenue protection, we ensure clients are protected in regulator audits, government meetings, and litigation.

AML & Financial Crime Investigations

Regulators across Africa are intensifying AML enforcement in response to global standards and domestic concerns. Companies may face investigations from central banks, financial intelligence centres, or special prosecutors.

We support clients by:

  • Reviewing AML frameworks, policies, and KYC/KYB procedures

  • Preparing responses to regulator demands for transaction records

  • Advising boards on statutory obligations and liability risks

  • Representing companies in hearings before financial and law enforcement agencies

  • Negotiating resolutions to minimise disruption and reputational damage

Capital Flight & FX Allocation Inquiries

The Ghanaian Presidency’s USD 42 billion probe into missing import payments highlights the growing scrutiny of capital flight and foreign exchange allocations. Companies involved in international trade are at risk of regulator audits.

Our services include:

  • Mapping FX approvals against shipping records and customs declarations

  • Advising on compliance with exchange control regulations

  • Drafting legal opinions on capital movement and cross-border transactions

  • Defending allegations of false import declarations or phantom imports

  • Liaison with NIB, GRA, Customs, and EOCO during inquiries

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Where allegations escalate, Clinton Consultancy represents clients in:

  • Criminal and regulatory proceedings linked to AML or financial crime

  • Civil litigation arising from regulatory enforcement actions

  • International arbitration where capital controls impact investment treaties

  • Applications for injunctions and relief against improper enforcement

Strategic Advisory & Legal Opinions

Our legal opinions are relied upon by boards, regulators, and investors during sensitive financial investigations. We provide:

  • Independent assessments of AML compliance frameworks

  • Analysis of exchange control laws and enforcement risks

  • Advice on remedial steps and voluntary disclosure strategies

  • Recommendations for protecting corporate reputation during inquiries

Why Clinton Consultancy

  • Extensive experience handling AML, financial crime, and capital flight cases

  • Direct senior partner involvement in all high-stakes investigations

  • Cross-border legal expertise across Ghana and Africa

  • Discreet, execution-driven counsel trusted by multinationals and institutions

Contact

For confidential representation in AML, financial crime, or capital flight investigations:
amanda@clintonconsultancy.com