Trusted Local Counsel for Global Investors
Clinton Consultancy provides private equity and venture capital firms with full-spectrum legal, regulatory, and investigative support for investments across Africa. From market entry and due diligence to local execution, contract enforcement, and litigation, we act as your trusted partner on the ground.
On-the-Ground Legal & Regulatory Support
Foreign investors require precise, reliable, and timely information before committing capital in emerging markets. We assist PE and VC clients in:
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Conducting legal, corporate, and regulatory due diligence on target companies
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Verifying licences, ownership, and compliance status of local partners
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Advising on foreign investment laws and capital controls
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Structuring investment vehicles and shareholder agreements
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Managing filings and registrations with investment authorities
Local Counsel for International Law Firms
We regularly serve as local counsel for global law firms advising on African projects. Our team ensures their clients’ positions are protected in compliance with local law by providing:
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Ghanaian and regional law opinions
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Court representation, regulatory filings, and document execution
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Evidence gathering and local fact verification
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Liaison with government and regulatory agencies
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Expert witness statements and procedural coordination
Dispute Resolution & Litigation Follow-Through
We represent investors and funds in resolving post-investment disputes, including:
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Breach of contract, fraud, and misrepresentation claims
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Joint venture and shareholder disputes
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Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
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Asset recovery and protection measures
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Negotiation and settlement with counterparties and regulators
Market Entry & Deal Execution
Our PE/VC advisory practice helps investors translate global strategy into local execution by offering:
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Company registration and licensing in African jurisdictions
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Drafting and negotiation of investment, acquisition, and partnership contracts
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ESG, compliance, and anti-corruption advisory
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Local content and employment law compliance for portfolio companies
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Structuring exits and repatriation of profits
Why Private Equity & Venture Capital Firms Choose Clinton Consultancy
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Internationally trained, Ghana-qualified lawyers with deep understanding of African business and law
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Direct senior partner involvement ensuring discretion and strategic clarity
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Local insight across multiple African jurisdictions through our regional network
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Trusted by global law firms for research, litigation follow-through, and enforcement
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Fluent cross-cultural communication between African institutions and foreign investors
Contact
For confidential support on private equity or venture capital investments in Africa:
amanda@clintonconsultancy.com
