ABOUT US
We adopt the unique method of combining legal, governmental and political efforts and use the full weight and influence of the firm to achieve results desired by our clients.

Insaaf Law Group is a specialist law firm based in Somalia. We provide bespoke transactional, regulatory and legal advisory services to a wide range of international clients. The firm is staffed with a team of highly experienced and competent lawyers and consultants, some of who have practiced at all levels of the Somali court system and with over 40 years of cumulative active practical legal experience.

Our work covers all branches of government, including at the federal and state levels. We work at the legislature, with regulatory agencies and government departments, as well as in the courtrooms and conference rooms across Somalia. Our attorneys and other professionals are skilled in handling intricate legal issues and governmental affairs, using creative legal skills to achieve effective results and representation for our clients’ legal needs.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Governmental Affairs and Public Law
Insaaf Law Group represents clients’ interest at the governmental level, both federal and state, on a broad range of issues including private public partnerships, legal reform, health care, public finance, telecommunications, transportation, oil and energy, human rights and humanitarian issues, financial services and privatization, public works, construction, defense, education, taxes and more.
Our team has a deep understanding of and can anticipate the direction of government policies and legislation and advise our clients on their implications. Insaaf Law Group will also help you to communicate your message effectively to federal and state ministries, members of parliament (both upper and lower house) as well as the executive arm of government, including federal regulators and policy makers. The firm has very experienced legislative drafters with the skills to prepare legislation on a broad range of issues. We are also able to analyze draft legislations or even existing laws and provide the best analysis to our clients on their implications and ramifications.
Insaaf Law Group can also help your company or organization by drafting clear and concise advocacy messages, attending hearings, monitoring events and assessing the political environment and context of any issues, facilitating dialogue with federal and state legislators and legislative committees and leaders and generally keeping track of legislative developments. We will also prepare letters, issue papers and briefing materials, develop coalitions and generate grassroots and media support. Through its wide network of influence, Insaaf Law Group will develop and implement individualized strategies to help you accomplish your legislative and regulatory objectives including scheduling of meetings, where needed, with government officials.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation

Insaaf Law Group engages in the litigation and trial of various types of cases, including business and commercial litigations involving claims for breach of contracts, enforcement of contracts, fraud, breach of fiduciary obligations, business torts, enforcement of intellectual property and trademark rights, land and property disputes and more. Insaaf Law Group also litigates on constitutional matters, including interpretation of the constitutions of Somalia or of any laws, breach or threat of breach of the constitutional safeguards of liberty and human rights.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate & BusinessLaw
Insaaf Law Group has broad experience in all types of business, commercial and securities transactions and the privatization process. We provide advice on partnerships, companies, corporations and other businesses, both in their creation and incorporation, as well as their transactions and activities in Somalia. We are well placed to represent the interest of domestic and international investors and businesses, both to operate in Somalia and to carry out international transactions.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Immigration, Investigations and Verifications

Insaaf Law Group has been working with various embassies and missions in Somalia in conducting background checks, investigating persons and verifying documents. Our team of lawyers are familiar with all the processes involved in verifying and ensuring that documents presented to the various embassies or missions are genuine and meet the requirements of the local laws. We conduct due diligence and background checks for International Organizations and companies. These checks include verification and confirmation of the physical existence of the companies, background checks on the Directors and actual business of the companies. We also assist our clients in obtaining of visas or work permits for foreigners, advice on foreign direct investment or doing business in Somalia.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Property and Real Estate
Insaaf Law Group advises public and private owners and developers and lenders in the purchase, sale, lease, development and improvement of real estate. We have experience in both personal and commercial real estate and financial transactions. We advise on property transfer, land use and the relevant government regulations. We also advise on farmlands, parks, recreation sites and leisure land acquisitions and dispositions.

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Legislation

Insaaf Law Group undertakes professional Legislative Monitoring. Our lawyers are assigned to monitor and cover proceedings in the Council of Ministers and Parliament– in both full house and committee levels – and make a report, which are then circulated via e-mail to our retained clients. Comprehensive weekly or monthly reports (as the clients may desire) are dispatched to the clients. This enables the clients to keep abreast of new legislative developments and their likely impact(s) on the activities of their organizations. Insaaf Law Group also works with organizations and government in proposing and drafting legislation. We understand the complexities and regulatory requirements of numerous regulatory bodies in Somalia.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Maritime & Admiralty
Insaaf Law Group’s maritime attorneys have the breadth and depth of experience to help address any and all of your company’s maritime legal needs. Subject matter expertise includes maritime casualties, personal injuries, product liability, and recreational and commercial vessel collisions; local maritime commercial disputes, including charter party disputes, cargo damage claims, and marine insurance coverage disputes; and admiralty and maritime litigation, including vessel arrests and attachments. Our lawyers have experience representing clients at ports across Somalia, including Mogadishu, Kismayo, Bosaso, and Berbera ports. We work with a variety of local, national, and international maritime clients, including insurers and underwriters (hull, cargo, and protection and indemnity), ship owners, charterers, pilots, marinas, tug companies, stevedores, terminal operators, trucking companies, ship suppliers, importers and exporters, freight forwarders, and other entities involved in maritime commerce and transportation.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Islamic Finance Law

Our Islamic finance specialists have extensive experience in structuring, documenting and negotiating complex transactions and developing innovative Shari’ah-compliant techniques, including in relation to asset finance, bank finance, regulation, project finance, funds and other structures including Shari’ah compliant insurance. Insaaf Law Group also has longstanding relationships with the leading Shari’ah Scholars in Somalia who sit on the various Shari’ah boards of banks and other lending institutions active in Islamic finance within the country.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Private Public Partnerships (PPP) and Infrastructure Projects

The active development of infrastructure projects across Somalia has lead us to develop a strong practice in Private Public Partnerships. Within our PPP practice Insaaf Law Group works with government, private sector and international organizations to develop legal frameworks to introduce PPP principles upon request of public institutions and governmental bodies. We advise public institutions and governmental bodies on developing the regional PPP policy and forming the institutional framework for the implementation of PPP projects.

  • We work with private sector local and international companies and advise on material law issues arising from infrastructural project implementation.
  • We advise on legal and land rights in immovable property
  • We have worked on drafting concession agreements and related contracts and mediating the implementation of PPP projects (including project agreements, construction agreements, construction management and financing agreements).
  • We support of construction activity, including assistance in obtaining relevant permits and accessing utility services

OUR TEAM

The firm has a team consisting of 20 professionals including lawyers, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries and Management Consultants who are result driven. In addition to our pool of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers, Insaaf Law Group also retains the services of a broad spectrum of advisers and consultants such as security sector professionals, journalists, financial analysts, Engineers and Architects, for their expertise and to assist in the prosecution of the firm’s assignments, where necessary.

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