Why Choose Clinton Consultancy
Clinton Consultancy is arguably the most networked law firm and consultancy house on the African continent, trusted by startups, scale-ups, global tech companies, and investors to navigate Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Our UK- and Africa-trained team brings lobbying expertise, regulatory fluency, and cross-border transaction experience, delivering Big Four–quality advisory at competitive rates. Many of our consultants have previously worked for PwC and other top-tier firms, ensuring international-standard execution with local market insight.
We don’t just help you launch — we help you scale, stay compliant, and dominate the market.
Our Digital Economy & Technology Services
Fintech
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Licensing for mobile money, payment service providers (PSPs), digital lenders, and remittance platforms.
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Regulatory compliance with central banks and financial regulators.
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AML/CFT frameworks and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
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Cross-border payment structuring.
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Strategic partnerships with telcos, banks, and merchant networks.
E-Commerce
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Platform registration and compliance with consumer protection laws.
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Cross-border trade facilitation and customs advisory.
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Digital tax compliance, VAT on online sales, and payment integration.
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Marketplace governance policies (merchant vetting, returns, dispute resolution).
Data Infrastructure
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Licensing for data centres, cloud service providers, and hosting companies.
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Compliance with Africa’s data protection and privacy laws (e.g., Nigeria NDPR, Kenya Data Protection Act, South Africa POPIA).
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Cross-border data transfer strategies.
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ICT infrastructure project contracts (construction, colocation, network agreements).
Key African Digital Hubs & Why They Matter
Kenya
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Fintech powerhouse with M-Pesa as the global mobile money benchmark.
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National Payment System Act enabling payment innovations.
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Growing data centre capacity (Nairobi as a cloud hub).
Nigeria
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Africa’s largest fintech market by transaction volume.
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Central Bank licensing framework for mobile money, PSPs, and digital lenders.
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Booming e-commerce sector (Jumia, Konga) with large consumer base.
Ghana
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Stable regulatory environment with progressive fintech sandbox regime.
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Active e-money ecosystem and government-backed digital ID integration.
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Accra emerging as a West African data centre hub.
South Africa
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Advanced payment systems and a strong regulatory regime.
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Leading cloud market in Africa with hyperscale data centre presence.
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E-commerce growth driven by logistics improvements and consumer adoption.
Egypt
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Expanding fintech regulations, strong e-commerce market.
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Government investments in smart cities and ICT infrastructure.
Rwanda
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Pro-investment policies in ICT and data hosting.
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Kigali International Financial Centre targeting tech-driven investments.
Why Clinton Consultancy for Digital Economy
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Regulatory Access: Direct channels to central banks, ICT regulators, and data protection authorities.
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Cross-Border Expertise: Structuring operations to comply with multi-jurisdictional rules while scaling.
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Transaction Fluency: Advising on investments, M&A, and strategic partnerships in tech.
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End-to-End Support: From licensing to compliance, dispute resolution, and growth strategy.
Fee Categories (quoted upon request)
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Fintech Licensing & Compliance Packages.
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E-Commerce Regulatory & Tax Advisory.
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Data Infrastructure Licensing & Privacy Compliance.
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ICT Project Contracts & Risk Management.
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Cross-Border Transaction Structuring.
Contact Clinton Consultancy
Whether you are a fintech disruptor, e-commerce leader, or data infrastructure investor, we provide the strategic, legal, and commercial expertise to grow and protect your business in Africa’s digital economy.
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com (cc: info@clintonconsultancy.com)
WhatsApp/Call: +233 27 252 2695
