Lomé, Togo · West Africa · WAEMU
Blackroots Partners advises businesses, investors and high-net-worth individuals across West Africa — with the precision of a global firm and the commitment of a trusted partner.
The Firm
Blackroots Partners is an independent financial advisory firm headquartered in Lomé, Togo. We serve corporates, institutional investors and private clients navigating complex tax, financial and patrimonial challenges across West Africa.
Our deep knowledge of African regulatory environments — combined with an international perspective on capital markets and structuring — allows us to handle intricate mandates with both precision and pragmatism.
Our Expertise
Proof of Excellence
Advised a major port economy operator in converting short-term debt into long-term structured instruments — achieving a 14% net reduction in overall debt service costs.
Conducted a preventive tax audit and secured a bilateral tax ruling under a public-private partnership framework — fully eliminating the risk of international double-taxation penalties.
Designed a family office holding structure and governance framework for a founding entrepreneur, ensuring the secure and tax-efficient transfer of a multi-sector asset portfolio.
Philosophy
Maximise the performance of your assets and minimise your tax burden — within the full bounds of the law.
Shield your wealth against economic, legal and fiscal volatility through rigorous, forward-thinking structuring.
Prepare and orchestrate the transfer of your legacy to the next generation — on your terms, under the best possible conditions.
Our Approach
Every mandate begins with a deep-dive into the regulatory, fiscal and operational context specific to West Africa. Our recommendations are actionable, evidence-based and always aligned with our clients' long-term objectives.
We combine the rigour of major international firms with the agility and personal commitment of an independent advisory boutique.
Taxation & Compliance
The tax regimes of the WAEMU area carry nuances that only a first-rate local expertise can navigate reliably. We ensure our clients' full compliance while identifying every legitimate tax advantage available to them.
Infrastructure & Energy
Ports, roads, solar energy, telecommunications — we structure the financings that build the continent's future. Our teams are well-versed in PPP arrangements and the interplay between commercial and concessional financing.
Wealth Management
Protecting what you've built — and ensuring it endures — demands an intergenerational perspective and absolute discretion. We design family office structures, succession plans and resilient asset allocations tailored to families and entrepreneurs across West Africa.
Regional Presence
Headquartered in Lomé, we operate across the full WAEMU and ECOWAS markets — with in-depth knowledge of local regulatory environments and cross-border transaction dynamics.
Thought Leadership
A rigorous analysis of the latest provisions affecting businesses — from customs incentives to infrastructure investment reliefs and new tax obligations.
Download the Expert Note →How to articulate the financing of a power plant or port network between private bonds and sovereign guarantees from a West African state.
Download the Expert Note →Understanding the legal articulation between business asset holding structures and international succession planning strategies under OHADA.
Download the Expert Note →Concierge Onboarding
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