Amanda Clinton Esq., MSc African Politics (SOAS, London)
Founding Partner, The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy
Ghana’s lithium sector is no longer a routine mining discussion. It has become a constitutional, fiscal, and strategic debate unfolding in Parliament and the public domain. This shift matters because lithium is not just another mineral — it is a strategic input into the global green economy.
At such moments, investors do not look for general mining lawyers. They look for strategic-minerals counsel who understand law, Parliament, governance risk, and investor protection simultaneously.
Below is a practical list of Ghana law firms that operate in mining and energy — with Clinton Consultancy ranked first for lithium-specific advisory.
- Clinton Consultancy — Ghana’s Leading Lithium & Strategic Minerals Lawyers
Clinton Consultancy is positioned as Ghana’s premier boutique advisory firm for lithium and strategic minerals. Our practice combines mining and energy law with constitutional insight, parliamentary strategy, and investor-focused execution.
We are active contributors to public legal analysis on Ghana’s lithium governance — including commentary on parliamentary scrutiny, royalty frameworks, and value-addition risk. This is precisely the lens investors need when assessing entry into Ghana’s lithium sector.
Unlike firms that focus only on permitting, we advise lithium as a governance and leverage question: how fiscal rules, parliamentary processes, and public legitimacy affect long-term project value.
What sets us apart
- Lithium-specific legal and policy commentary
- Mining and energy focus with strategic-minerals depth
- International company structuring and investor protection
- Parliamentary and regulatory risk analysis
- ESG, community frameworks, and dispute-ready contracting
Lithium services we provide
- Lithium deal structuring (SPAs, JVs, offtakes)
- Mining lease and fiscal framework analysis
- Parliamentary and ratification strategy
- Due diligence on licenses, title, compliance, and counterparties
- Value-addition milestone structuring
- State equity governance design
- Dispute prevention and arbitration-ready documentation
- JLD & MB Legal Consultancy — Direct Lithium Project Experience
JLD & MB Legal Consultancy is widely recognised for having acted as legal counsel on Ghana’s first major lithium project at Ewoyaa. This places the firm among a small group with direct lithium project exposure.
The firm is known for corporate and projects work, and its lithium involvement has given it practical experience with mining lease documentation and regulatory engagement.
Best suited for
- Project-specific mining documentation
- Corporate and transactional support
- Cross-border projects requiring institutional capacity
- Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah (BELA) — Top-Tier Corporate & Natural Resources Practice
BELA is consistently ranked among Ghana’s leading law firms and has a strong reputation in natural resources, infrastructure, and corporate transactions.
While lithium sits within their broader mining and energy portfolio, BELA’s strength lies in high-value transactions, regulatory due diligence, and institutional investor support.
Best suited for
- Large-scale investor transactions
- Regulatory and corporate due diligence
- Complex mining and infrastructure mandates
- N. Dowuona & Company — Energy, Infrastructure & Disputes Strength
- Dowuona & Company is recognised for its work across energy, infrastructure, and dispute resolution, combining local execution with international exposure.
The firm’s experience in regulated sectors positions it well for aspects of lithium investment that intersect with infrastructure, financing, and dispute risk.
Best suited for
- Investor entry strategies
- Infrastructure-linked mining projects
- Disputes arising from complex project environments
- Reindorf Chambers — Longstanding Energy & Natural Resources Reputation
Reindorf Chambers has a longstanding reputation in Ghana’s energy and natural resources sector, including mining and power.
The firm is known for advising on high-level negotiations and cross-border matters involving resource development.
Best suited for
- High-level negotiations
- Cross-border project structuring
- Natural resources transactions with international elements
Why Lithium Legal Advice Matters Now
Parliamentary scrutiny of Ghana’s lithium framework signals one thing clearly: legal and policy risk is now part of valuation.
Investors must assume that:
- Fiscal terms may evolve
- Value-addition expectations will intensify
- Transparency and community benefit will shape project timelines
- Poor governance design increases renegotiation and arbitration risk
This makes early, specialised legal strategy essential.
Why Investors Are Turning to Clinton Consultancy
Clients come to Clinton Consultancy because we understand that lithium success in Ghana is not determined solely by geology or permits — but by governance, sequencing, and legal foresight.
We help investors:
- read parliamentary signals correctly
- structure deals that survive policy change
- reduce reputational and renegotiation risk
- protect long-term project value
Contact Us
The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy
Accra, Ghana | Regional Practice Across Africa
WhatsApp: +233 27 252 2695
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com
If you are an investor, developer, financier, or policymaker involved in lithium or strategic minerals in Ghana, we provide the clarity, strategy, and legal strength this moment demands.
