We are recognized as one of Somalia’s leading law firms for telecommunications law, and we have supported our clients in the navigation of the increasingly sophisticated and competitive telecoms market. Due to our active participation at the forefront of Somalia’s telecommunications policy and our experience working with the Somali Communications Commission, the apex regulatory authority for the telecommunications industry in Somalia, we possess specialized and unique experience in this field. We also participate in various stakeholder organizations, both in the private and public sectors, to deepen our participation and promote policies for the sector. We have successfully represented, and continue to represent, telecommunications clients.

We counsel clients on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues, such as:

• Advising on and procuring requisite licences for telecommunications operations from the NCC
• Advising on regulatory compliance issues in respect of clients’ operations
• Advising on joint venture arrangements in the sector
• Advising on the regulatory frameworks (permits and consents) for prospective operations

“A responsive and top-level firm with deep industry knowledge, Banwo & Ighodalo has a robust Shipping, Aviation & International Trade practice and provides advice that is relevant to client’s care objective ”

Information Technology

Technology continues to evolve in an ever increasingly instrumented and sophisticated market. Technology companies, in staying relevant, encounter legal pitfalls in terms of innovation, regulation and market practice in the technology sector.

Our experienced information technology lawyers are on top of the latest legal and industry developments, so you always remain up-to-date. We offer our clients in a broad range of industries leading-edge, effective and practical solutions to technology-related legal compliance needs. Our practice focuses on information technology transactions including outsourcing, systems integration, telecommunications, acquisitions, licensing, strategic alliances, cloud solutions, and e-commerce and internet issues.

We help technology providers and users navigate around the pitfalls of Somali legislation on information technology as well as connecting them with information technology stakeholders and decision makers.