The firm is comprised of two partners who have a collective legal practice experience amounting to over fifty four years and have over the years gained considerable experience on a wide range of practice areas.

In addition, the partners are complimented by nine qualified lawyers as associates. The Firm and six Advocates hold valid and current practicing Certificates issued by the Somali Bar Association. There are external lawyers from other jurisdiction which have experience in Somali laws. The firm work with private individuals, local business, international multi-national corporations, as well as international organizations, including non-governmental organization.

Organizational Capability

MLO has assisted a number of international private firms in negotiating and drafting agreements with the Federal Government of Somalia. The firm has offered legal services to business organizations looking to invest in Somalia. MLO and its senior partners who were well known before the civil war in 1990 have extensive knowledge of the pre-war and post-conflict legal regime in Somalia, which is essential to institutional memory. Senior partners in the firm have been involved in legislative drafting efforts sponsored by the Somali government. MLO professionals have an extensive network both in the Somali private and public sector, and are well equipped to navigate Somalia’s post-conflict regime. In addition to the core group, MLO has access to a network of professionals that can assist on a contract basis when needed.

MLO offers the services of a multi-disciplinary team with in-depth knowledge of the Somali market and its legal, economic, cultural and social specificities. We advise national and international groups and companies, financial investors and institutions, sponsors, public entities and governments on all the legal aspects of their projects both in Kenya and internationally.

With African economies growing rapidly, Somalia has become one of the continent’s most important business hubs. MLO is uniquely positioned to handle legal matters in Somalia as well as those that extend cross-border.