Our Africa Advantage
With a strong presence in key markets and a proven track record across jurisdictions, we help clients navigate complex compliance requirements, enhance governance frameworks, and capitalise on opportunities for sustainable growth across Africa.
Africa’s regulatory landscape is dynamic and evolving, influenced by national laws, regional blocs, and sector-specific policies. We possess in-depth knowledge of the legal and commercial terrain across jurisdictions, leveraging this expertise to support businesses throughout their regulatory journey.
From Ghana to Zambia, and Côte d’Ivoire to Congo, our team collaborates closely with regulators, sector authorities, and business leaders to ensure that clients meet compliance obligations efficiently and strategically, driving long-term success in African markets.
Our Services
Regulatory Compliance & Advisory
We deliver expert guidance on interpreting and implementing local laws across multiple African countries. Our advisory services include: compliance audits, risk assessments, internal policy reviews, and regulator-facing engagements. These are all tailored to meet local legal expectations, ensuring our clients navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence.
Licensing & Sector Approvals
We guide clients through sector-specific licensing and approval processes across various regulated industries,including financial services, telecommunications, FMCG, manufacturing, and healthcare. With extensive experience navigating licensing authorities across Africa, we deliver timely and strategic outcomes that support our clients' business objectives.
Corporate Governance Advisory
We advise Boards and Senior Management on directors’ duties, corporate governance codes, risk management frameworks, and sector-specific governance standards. Our expertise helps companies enhance transparency, accountability, and operational oversight in African jurisdictions, driving better governance and business performance.
Company Secretarial Services
Our team serves as Company Secretary to a diverse range of companies, from multinationals to African-headquartered businesses. We handle statutory filings, maintain corporate records, and ensure full compliance with local corporate laws across multiple jurisdictions.
Cross-Border Structuring & Market Entry
For companies expanding into or within Africa, we provide expert support in entity formation, cross-border structuring, regulatory due diligence, and securing market-specific approvals. Our approach ensures seamless alignment of legal and regulatory considerations with commercial objectives, facilitating successful market entry and expansion.
Proven Experience Across Africa
We have successfully advised clients in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Zambia, Congo, and other markets, supporting them in navigating local laws, enhancing internal governance, and scaling cross-border operations. Our expertise in delivering tailored solutions across diverse African regulatory environments establishes us as a trusted legal partner for compliance and governance..
Why Clients Trust Our Africa Practice
In-depth regulatory expertise across multiple African jurisdictions
Comprehensive end-to-end support—from audits to filings to Board-level governance
Proven experience collaborating with regional regulators and sector authorities
Sector-specific insights in financial services, FMCG, healthcare, tech, and more
Strategic Company Secretarial support centered on compliance.
At Jackson, Etti & Edu, we leverage regulatory expertise and pan-African reach to empower clients to achieve full legal compliance, enhance governance, and drive growth across Africa with confidence.
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