Cross-Border Debt & Asset Recovery Across Africa

By ClintonOur Publications

Gold • Diamonds • Oil & Gas • Agriculture • Logistics • Tech

Clinton Consulting Partners (T/A The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy) helps international companies and HNW clients recover funds, shipments, and receivables in complex African trade deals. We move fast, combining forensic evidence review, regulatory filings, bank engagement, freezing orders, and civil litigation with on-ground teams.

What we deliver:

  • Rapid case triage (48–72h): contracts, SWIFT/TT slips, KYC trails, WhatsApp/email chains.

  • Regulatory & banking pressure: CID/Police, FIU, sector regulators (e.g., NMA/PMMC), bank legal & compliance.

  • Court relief: preservation/freezing orders, disclosure orders, civil recovery, judgment enforcement.

  • On-ground execution: local counsel management, filings, attendances, and asset tracing.

  • Transparent fees: fixed-fee phases (3-month terms), no contingency.

How We Work (Proven 4-Step Model)

  1. Evidence & Entity Verification
    Map counterparties, directors/beneficial owners; authenticate invoices, export papers, and bank references.

  2. Regulatory & Banking Interface
    File complaints with Police/CID & FIU; notify sector regulators; serve banks to reduce asset dissipation risk.

  3. Freezing & Civil Filing
    Seek ex parte freezes/preservation, compel bank disclosure, and issue High Court recovery proceedings.

  4. Recovery & Enforcement
    Negotiate settlement or proceed to judgment; enforce via garnishee, charging, seizure, or cross-border cooperation.

Typical first actions in 1–2 weeks. Written updates every 14 days (or faster if events dictate).

Top 20 African Jurisdictions We Cover Most Frequently

(High-volume commodity & trade dispute hotspots we service; examples of core commodities in italics.)

  1. Ghana – gold, cocoa, logistics, fintech

  2. Sierra Leone – diamonds, gold, fisheries

  3. Nigeria – oil & gas, shipping, agri-inputs

  4. South Africa – gold, diamonds, coal, logistics

  5. Angola – oil, diamonds

  6. DR Congo (DRC) – copper, cobalt, gold, diamonds

  7. Tanzania – gold, tanzanite, cashew

  8. Guinea – bauxite, gold

  9. Mali – gold

  10. Burkina Faso – gold

  11. Côte d’Ivoire – cocoa, cashew, gold

  12. Botswana – diamonds

  13. Namibia – diamonds, uranium, logistics

  14. Mozambique – gas, rubies, agriculture, mobile services

  15. Zambia – copper, cobalt

  16. Zimbabwe – gold, platinum

  17. Uganda – gold, coffee, emerging oil

  18. Ethiopia – coffee, gold

  19. Cameroon – oil, timber, cocoa

  20. Senegal – phosphates, gold, fisheries

We operate head office in Accra (Ghana) and regional office in Freetown (Sierra Leone), managing licensed local counsel who appear in court under our supervision.

Why Clients Choose Us

  • Bank relationships: Direct contacts with Ecobank branches and head offices where applicable; experienced in urgent bank notices & court-ordered communications.

  • Regulatory familiarity: PMMC/Gold Board (Ghana), NMA (Sierra Leone), FIUs, central banks & customs.

  • Court readiness: Draft pleadings, affidavits, disclosure/freezing applications prepared from day one.

  • Two decades of practice: Leadership with 20+ years post-call experience in cross-border matters.

Documents We Need to Start (Same Day Review)

  • Executed contracts / proformas / invoices

  • SWIFT/TT slips and bank payment advice

  • Export/assay/shipping papers (AWB, certificates)

  • Corporate profiles and all contact details of counterparties

  • WhatsApp/Email threads and photos/videos of goods

  • Any bank reference letters or confirmations received

Email: info@clintonconsultancy.com

Client FAQ

Q1. How fast can you act?
A. Initial bank/regulator notices go out within 48–72 hours after retainer clearance and receipt of a complete evidence pack.

Q2. Do you work on contingency?
A. No. We operate on fixed-fee phases so we can deploy lawyers and resources immediately across borders.

Q3. Can you obtain a freeze without alerting the other side?
A. Where the rules permit and evidence supports urgency, we apply ex parte for preservation/freezing relief.

Q4. How often do I get updates?
A. Fortnightly or faster when filings, bank responses, or court directions occur.

Free Case Screening (15 Minutes)

Book a Zoom to discuss jurisdiction, banking trails, and fastest path to recovery.
[Book a Call ?] (link to /book-consultation)
[Email the Evidence Pack ?] (mailto:info@clintonconsultancy.com)

Contact & Offices

Head Office (Ghana): 9th Floor, Emporium Building, Mövenpick Ambassador, Independence Ave, Ridge, Accra
Regional Office (Sierra Leone): 41 Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown
Tel/WhatsApp: +233 27 252 2695 • Email: info@clintonconsultancy.com