Your Trusted Legal Partner in East Africa
Legal Heritage
Drawing from over five decades of collective experience, our team delivers sophisticated legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions. With expertise in Somali, English, Italian, and Arabic, we bridge cultural and legal frameworks to serve our diverse international clientele.
Global Reach
Operating from offices across Somalia since 1984, we serve clients throughout North America, Europe, Middle-East, Asia, and Africa. Our multi-disciplinary team navigates complex cross-border transactions and disputes with deep understanding of local and international legal frameworks
Market Leadership
Uniquely positioned in Somalia's legal landscape, we provide comprehensive services across commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters. Our team's extensive network in both private and public sectors ensures effective navigation of Somalia's evolving business environment.
A Distinguished Portfolio of Global Business Relationships Supporting business excellence through strategic counsel
Strategic Legal Practice Areas Multi-jurisdictional expertise for complex business needs
Shipping And Trade
Our maritime and trade expertise spans port operations to international commerce, offering practical solutions that keep goods moving and businesses growing across borders.
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Oil and Gas
Our energy practice combines sector expertise with deep local knowledge to help clients navigate Somalia’s emerging oil and gas opportunities with confidence.
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Labor & Employment
We help organizations build strong employer-employee relationships through practical advice on workplace laws, policies, and dispute resolution across all industry sectors.
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Litigation
From complex commercial disputes to precedent-setting cases, our litigation team combines aggressive advocacy with strategic thinking to protect our clients’ interests across Somalia’s judicial system.
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Corporate Compliance
Navigate regulatory complexities with confidence. We help organizations implement robust compliance frameworks that protect interests while enabling sustainable growth.
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Arbitration
When disputes arise, our experienced litigators provide strategic advocacy across courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies, protecting our clients’ interests with precision and skill.
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Finance and Projects
Our team guides clients through complex financial structures and major projects, combining deep market knowledge with strategic insight to deliver optimal outcomes in Somalia’s dynamic business landscape.
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Anti-Corruption & Bribery
Our team helps organizations implement effective anti-corruption programs and navigate compliance requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.
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Telecommunications
In the rapidly evolving telecom sector, we provide cutting-edge legal solutions that help operators and service providers navigate regulatory requirements and market opportunities.
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Corporate Services
From daily operations to transformative transactions, we provide comprehensive commercial legal solutions that help businesses thrive in both local and international markets.
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Real Estate
We provide comprehensive legal support across all aspects of real estate, from property acquisition and development to leasing and dispute resolution.
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Let’s build your legal success story together.
“At MLO, we continually seek to improve ourselves. As long as we work together, there are no limits to what we can achieve. Our clients benefit from our significant experience in orchestrating complex, long-term projects that involve drafting documentation, facilitating negotiations, navigating legal and regulatory issues and, when necessary, litigating on their behalf.”
Abdiwahid Osman Haji
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