International Arbitration Across Africa: Trusted by Global Clients

By ClintonOur Publications

Top Arbitration Counsel for Complex Disputes in Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia

If you’re navigating a high-stakes commercial dispute in Africa — whether in infrastructure, natural resources, investment, or international trade — you need a legal partner who delivers results across borders.

Clinton Consulting Partners is one of the most trusted arbitration law firms in West Africa. We represent international clients — including multinationals, foreign investors, and cross-border contractors — in complex arbitration proceedings governed by LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, OHADA, and national rules.

We don’t just speak the language of international arbitration. We understand the region, and we move with precision.

What Makes Our Arbitration Practice Stand Out

  • UK-Trained, African-Licensed: Our lead counsel are trained in the UK and licensed in multiple West African jurisdictions.

  • Local Strength, Global Reach: Based in Ghana and Sierra Leone, with a network across Nigeria, The Gambia, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, and Rwanda.

  • Strategic Filing & Enforcement: We handle everything from clause drafting to post-award enforcement.

  • Multi-sector Expertise: Energy, mining, tech, shipping, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity disputes.

  • Client-Centric Representation: Responsive, transparent, and results-driven, with legal strategy tailored to each dispute.\

Types of Arbitration We Handle

Sector Dispute Types
Construction & Infrastructure EPC disputes, delayed completion claims, PPP breakdowns, FIDIC-based contracts
Mining, Energy & Natural Resources Concession disputes, JV breaches, renegotiations, stabilisation clause enforcement
Investment Disputes BIT claims, investor-state arbitration (ISDS), expropriation, regulatory interference
Commercial Arbitration Shareholder disputes, non-payment, breach of contract, non-performance
Shipping & Trade Charter party claims, demurrage, cross-border goods supply, maritime logistics

Arbitral Bodies We Appear Before

We represent clients before top arbitration institutions and tribunals, including:

  • London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)

  • International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

  • Ghana Arbitration Centre (GAC)

  • UNCITRAL Ad Hoc Tribunals

  • Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)

  • OHADA Common Court of Justice and Arbitration (CCJA)

 Notable Achievements

  • $70M mining arbitration – Lead counsel in joint venture dispute in Ghana involving a West African sovereign and an offshore entity.

  • Emergency arbitration in a fintech-platform dispute – Resolved cross-border payment platform freeze impacting over 6,000 users.

  • Enforcement of arbitral award in Sierra Leone High Court – For a European exporter denied contractual payments.

  • Advised in multi-jurisdictional infrastructure claim – Turkish-Swiss consortium dispute in Nigeria.

  • BIT claim advisory – Assisted investor against West African state under UNCITRAL rules and regional treaty protection.

Who We Represent

  • Multinational corporations

  • Cross-border project developers

  • Energy companies and operators

  • Crypto and fintech platforms

  • Foreign law firms seeking African arbitration co-counsel

Whether you’re initiating arbitration, responding to one, or seeking local enforcement, we act as your legal bridge between Africa and the world.

 Start the Conversation

Let’s help you win or resolve your dispute — before it becomes more expensive. We are discreet, strategic, and court-ready.

Email: info@clintonconsultancy.com