Protecting Businesses and Investors in Governance and Ownership Conflicts
Clinton Consultancy represents companies, boards, and shareholders in Africa during governance breakdowns and ownership disputes. We provide discreet, high-level counsel to preserve corporate value, protect shareholder rights, and resolve conflicts through negotiation, litigation, or arbitration.
Corporate Governance Advisory
Strong governance is essential for investor confidence and regulatory compliance. We advise boards and executives on:
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Duties and liabilities of directors under corporate law
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Compliance with Ghana’s Companies Act and stock exchange rules
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Corporate governance audits and restructuring
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Shareholder rights and protections in joint ventures and subsidiaries
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Boardroom procedures and dispute prevention
Shareholder Disputes
Shareholder disputes can destabilise even the most profitable businesses. We represent both majority and minority shareholders in:
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Oppression and minority shareholder protection claims
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Disputes over dividend policies and profit distribution
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Challenges to board decisions and management conduct
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Buy-out and valuation disputes
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Litigation over share transfers and ownership structures
Joint Ventures & Family-Owned Businesses
Joint ventures and family businesses are especially prone to governance challenges. We provide:
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Drafting and review of shareholder agreements
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Dispute resolution for cross-border joint ventures
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Legal opinions on ownership rights and succession planning
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Negotiation and settlement of family shareholder conflicts
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Arbitration in international joint venture breakdowns
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Where negotiations fail, Clinton Consultancy represents clients in:
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Shareholder litigation before Ghanaian and African courts
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International arbitration of shareholder disputes (ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL)
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Injunctions to protect shareholder or boardroom rights
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Mediation and settlement of ownership disputes
Why Clinton Consultancy
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Expertise in complex governance and shareholder conflicts
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Direct senior partner involvement in sensitive disputes
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International-standard lawyers trained in Ghana with cross-border experience
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Discreet handling of politically and commercially sensitive cases
Contact
For confidential legal support in corporate governance or shareholder disputes:
amanda@clintonconsultancy.com
