Habib Law Firm & Legal Services, Mogadishu, Somalia
What guides us
Our core values
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Integrity
Honesty, accountability and sound professional judgment.
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Respect
Dignity, fairness and confidentiality in every engagement.
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Commitment
Responsive service and ownership of client needs.
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Excellence
High-quality legal work and continuous professional development.
1000+Cases handled
8+Years in practice (since 2018)
13+Years of founder experience
9Practice areas
Who we are
A Somali law firm established in 2018
Habib Law Firm & Legal Services is a Somali law firm established in 2018 by Avv. Abdinashir Hussein Dahir (Advocate Habib). The firm provides legal advisory, transactional and dispute-resolution services to individuals, businesses, financial institutions, non-governmental organisations and public-sector clients in Somalia. Its work is grounded in professional integrity, practical problem-solving and a commitment to the rule of law, accountable institutions and responsible business development.
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Local legal insight
A Somali practice focused on the realities of local courts, institutions, business transactions and regulatory processes.
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Integrated service
Advisory, contracts, property, compliance, employment and disputes handled within one coordinated legal team.
Our Practice Areas
Legal services for Somalia
Corporate & Commercial Law
Company formation, shareholder arrangements, joint ventures and commercial contracts.
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Sharia-Compliant Banking & Finance
Murabaha, Ijarah, Musharakah, Mudarabah, Wakalah and Kafalah structures.
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Civil, commercial and criminal representation, arbitration, mediation and enforcement.
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Property, Land & Construction
Title due diligence, transfers, leases, land registration and construction contracts.
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Employment & Labour
Employment agreements, workplace policies, disciplinary matters and representation.
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Regulatory, Compliance & AML/CFT
Licensing, governance, regulatory risk, AML/CFT and compliance reviews.
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Energy, Telecom, Aviation & Infrastructure
Sector contracts, licensing, infrastructure projects and procurement support.
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NGO, Humanitarian & Public-Sector Advisory
NGO registration, donor agreements, MoUs, public contracts and compliance.
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Family, Inheritance & Personal Status
Inheritance and estate matters, family agreements and personal-status advice.
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Our team
Meet our lawyers
Courtroom advocacy, public-law knowledge, Sharia and legal-policy training, regulatory compliance and comparative legal scholarship.
Avv. Abdinashir Hussein Dahir
Founder | Advocate Habib | Former Regional Court Judge
Avv. Sadek Nor Ali
Licensed Somali Advocate
Avv. Mohamed Nor Hassan
Lawyer | Legal & Compliance Advisor
Avv. Dr. Abdirahman Aden Hussein
Legal Practitioner | Legal Scholar
Avv. Dr. Mohamed Hussein Hamud
Attorney | Law Lecturer
Selected clients
Trusted across key sectors
Representative organisations across key sectors.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Feedback from organisations we work with across key sectors.
Habib Law Firm understands how regulated our sector is. Their advice on contracts and regulatory matters is clear, practical and delivered on time.
Hormuud TelecomTelecommunicationsThe firm combines a solid grasp of Somali law with real understanding of Sharia-compliant finance. Their documentation work gives us confidence in every transaction.
Salam BankBankingOn security arrangements and the recovery of lawful debts, the team is thorough, professional and focused on workable outcomes.
Dahabshil BankBankingAs an international NGO we need advisers who understand donor agreements, governance and compliance in Somalia. Habib Law Firm delivers exactly that.
ACF – Action Against HungerHumanitarian NGOFrom employment matters to contracts, the firm responds quickly and explains our options in plain language. That makes our decisions easier.
Kafi HospitalHealthcareTheir careful review of title documents and construction contracts has protected our projects and helped us avoid disputes before they start.
Deqo ConstructionConstructionhabib law
Why Habib Law Firm
Clear, practical and ethical legal advice
Local legal insight, Sharia-conscious transactions, dispute prevention and resolution, and confidentiality in every engagement.
Serving clients in Somalia since 2018