Investigations & Audits Legal Services in Africa

Discreet Defence for Corporates in High-Stakes Government Probes

Clinton Consultancy represents companies and institutions in Ghana and across Africa facing government investigations, regulatory audits, and high-stakes financial inquiries. From procurement fraud and tax audits to AML enforcement and payroll probes, we deliver discreet, authoritative defence and advisory at the highest level.

Procurement & Public Contracts

Procurement investigations are a top enforcement priority. We represent contractors and suppliers under scrutiny for irregular tenders, inflated pricing, or incomplete projects. Our services cover:

Responses to procurement audit requests
Representation before EOCO, NIB, and Parliamentary committees
Legal opinions on Public Procurement Act compliance
Litigation and arbitration in tender disputes

Tax Evasion & Transfer Pricing

With revenue recovery a government priority, tax audits and transfer pricing inquiries are escalating. We support clients by:

Reviewing filings and related-party transactions
Preparing documentation for GRA audits
Legal opinions for boards and multinationals on compliance
Representation in tax tribunals, courts, and international forums

AML, Financial Crimes & Capital Flight

The $42 billion probe into phantom imports highlights the risk of AML and capital flight investigations. We provide:

Defence in AML and financial crime investigations
Mapping of FX approvals, shipping, and customs declarations
Legal opinions on capital movement and compliance
Litigation and arbitration in cross-border disputes

Payroll Fraud & Ghost Names

Public payroll reform has exposed contractors, schools, and hospitals to investigations into ghost names and inflated staff numbers. We assist clients in:

Preparing payroll and HR documentation for audits
Defending against allegations of payroll fraud
Representing institutions before auditors, EOCO, and Parliament
Legal opinions on compliance and fiduciary duties

Customs & Import Duty Investigations

Customs misdeclarations and duty evasion are increasingly under review. We represent importers, logistics firms, and Free Zone enterprises by:

Reviewing import/export records and declarations
Responding to customs valuation audits
Defending against smuggling or under-declaration allegations
Representing companies before GRA Customs and law enforcement

Litigation & Representation

When audits escalate into disputes, we provide:

Court defence in criminal and regulatory proceedings
Arbitration and settlement of high-value disputes
Representation in investor–state arbitration (ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC)
Advisory for boards and investors during politically sensitive investigations

Why Clinton Consultancy

Discreet representation in politically exposed investigations
Direct senior partner involvement in every matter
International-standard lawyers trained in Ghana with cross-border expertise
Proven track record before NIB, EOCO, OSP, GRA, Customs, and Parliamentary committees

Contact

For confidential representation in investigations and audits across Africa:
amanda@clintonconsultancy.com