Strategic Insights, Lasting Impact

Where Global Expertise
Meets African Markets

Cardinal Point Advisors delivers world-class strategic, financial, and regulatory counsel to investors, corporations, and governments operating in Liberia and across West Africa.

75+
Years Combined Experience
9
Practice Areas
World-Class
Professional Standards
Mining & Resources
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Energy & Power
Telecoms
Real Estate

What We Do

Nine Integrated Practice Areas

From pre-investment advisory to complex transaction execution, we provide comprehensive support across every stage of your business lifecycle in West Africa.

01

Tax & Fiscal Advisory

Investment incentives, advance rulings, dispute resolution, and full compliance strategy for your Liberian operations.

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02

Concession & Contract Negotiation

Expert representation in concession agreements, mineral development, and government contract structuring.

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03

Infrastructure Finance

Capital raising, project finance structuring, and PPP advisory for large-scale infrastructure investment.

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04

Strategic Planning

Long-range planning, corporate strategy, and performance management for public corporations and private enterprises.

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05

Market Entry Advisory

Entity structuring, market opportunity assessment, regulatory mapping, and operational setup for foreign investors entering Liberia.

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06

Business Registration & Registered Agent

Full registration of foreign companies under Liberian law and ongoing registered agent services — statutory in-country representation.

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07

Regulatory & Compliance

Customs advisory, port tariff review, sector-specific licensing, and ongoing regulatory compliance management.

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08

Transaction Advisory

Joint ventures, M&A structuring, financial due diligence, and deal execution for cross-border transactions.

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09

Public Sector Advisory

Revenue optimisation, public financial management, and institutional capacity building for government entities.

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75+
Years Combined Experience
$100M+
Infrastructure Capital Raised
4
Expert Advisors
9
Practice Areas

Why Cardinal Point

A Firm Built for West Africa's Complexity

The difference between a successful investment in Liberia and a costly misstep is often the quality of on-the-ground advisory. Cardinal Point Advisors combines deep local knowledge with international professional standards to protect and advance your interests.

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01

Unmatched Local Access

Established relationships with government agencies, revenue authorities, and regulatory bodies across Liberia and the region.

02

World-Class Professional Standards

Our advisors bring global accounting, investment banking, and public sector leadership experience to every engagement.

03

Results-Oriented Delivery

We define success by your outcomes — not billable hours. Our engagements are structured around milestones and measurable impact.

04

Trusted by Multinationals & Governments

We have advised multinationals, public corporations, port authorities, and government ministries.

Our People

Leadership You Can Trust

Our team brings together decades of combined expertise from public accounting, investment banking, public policy, and customs administration.

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James F. Kollie, Jr.

PhD, CMA · Principal Advisor

Founder and principal. Expert in tax strategy, management accounting, and investment advisory across West Africa.

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Charles JL Gibson III

Senior Advisor

30+ years in public auditing and banking. Former senior executive with major regional financial institutions.

SJ

Stephen R. Johnson

Consultant

15+ years in customs administration and economic policy. Deep expertise in trade regulation and fiscal compliance.

MJ

M. Boakai Jalieba

Consultant

16+ years in public policy and education sector leadership. Specialises in institutional development and governance.

Insights & Publications

Intelligence for Decision-Makers

Our advisors publish practical analysis on the legal, fiscal, and commercial landscape of doing business in West Africa.

Tax & Fiscal Policy

Unlocking Tax Incentives for Investors in Liberia

A practical guide to navigating Liberia's tax incentive framework — from investment codes to advance rulings — to maximise returns and ensure compliance.

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Extractive Sector

Understanding Concession Agreements in Liberia's Extractive Sector

How concession agreements work in practice, common negotiating traps, and what investors must know before signing in Liberia's mining and resource sector.

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Transaction Advisory

Structuring Joint Ventures in Liberia: A Transaction Advisor's Perspective

Key legal, fiscal, and commercial considerations for structuring effective joint ventures with Liberian and international partners.

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Infrastructure Finance

Infrastructure Finance in Liberia: Raising Capital for Large-Scale Projects

A practical overview of how infrastructure projects are financed — DFIs, PPP frameworks, project finance, and what investors need to know before committing capital.

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Market Entry

Doing Business in Liberia: A Practical Guide for Foreign Investors

Everything a foreign investor needs to understand before entering Liberia — regulatory requirements, tax obligations, entity structures, and how to navigate the business environment.

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Public Sector

Public-Private Partnerships in West Africa: Principles, Pitfalls, and Practice

What makes PPPs in West Africa succeed or fail? A frank assessment of the structural, institutional, and commercial factors that determine outcomes for government and private sector counterparties.

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Ready to Navigate West Africa with Confidence?

Schedule a consultation with our advisory team and discover how Cardinal Point can advance your objectives in Liberia and beyond.

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