Established in Somalia
Horn Legal was established in 1993 and traces its roots to the Somali Lawyers Firm, founded in December 1984.
About Horn Legal
Experience across legal practice and reform.
The firm’s work has ranged from advising on individual legal matters to legal research, legislative drafting and training for legal institutions. This breadth of experience informs how we approach each assignment.
Discover our firmGood legal advice starts with listening. We identify the issue, explain the law in plain language and help the client decide what to do next.
Our approach
Horn Legal
What shapes our work
Experience grounded in Somalia
Our advice draws on the firm’s history in legal practice, reform and institutional work.
Work across legal fields
The firm handles commercial matters, regulation and disputes, alongside law reform and institutional assignments.
Experience in legal reform
The firm’s work has included constitutional and legislative drafting, legal research and training for legal institutions in Somalia.
Our expertise
Two areas of practice, brought together when needed.
Our commercial practice serves businesses and individuals. Our international development work supports institutions and organisations involved in law, justice and governance.
Legal work rooted in context
Core expertise01
International Development
We advise international organisations, NGOs, public bodies and development partners on legal reform, governance and institutional development.
- Legislative drafting
- Rule of law
- Human rights
- Judicial training
Core expertise02
Emerging Markets
We advise businesses, investors and individuals on company matters, contracts, regulation, property and disputes in Somalia and the wider region.
- Corporate and commercial
- Contracts
- Disputes
- Regulatory advice
Who we work with
The people and organisations we advise
Our clients include public bodies, international organisations, businesses, investors, civil society groups and individuals.
Government institutions
International organisations
NGOs & development partners
Businesses & investors
Civil society organisations
Private clients
Examples from the public record
These examples identify work that has already been made public.
NUSOJ
National Union of Somali Journalists
Legal representation
FESTU
Federation of Somali Trade Unions
Supported public-interest matter
Frequently asked questions
Working with a law firm in Somalia
A few practical answers about our services, location and regional work.
What legal services does Horn Legal provide?+
Horn Legal advises on commercial and corporate law, contracts, dispute resolution, litigation support, regulatory affairs, immigration, labour, tax, land and property matters. The firm also supports law reform, legislative drafting, rule-of-law programmes and institutional development.
Where is Horn Legal based?+
Horn Legal is based in Mogadishu and supports clients across Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa through its team and regional professional relationships.
Does Horn Legal work with international clients?+
Yes. We advise international organisations, NGOs, development partners, investors and businesses on matters connected with Somalia and the region.
Can Horn Legal support law reform and development projects?+
Yes. The team has experience in comparative legal analysis, constitutional and legislative drafting, human rights, judicial training, access to justice and institutional capacity building.
How we can help
Talk to us about the legal issue in front of you.
Tell us what has happened, what you need to decide and whether a deadline applies. We will let you know if the matter is one we can handle.
How we handle an enquiry
- A clear scope agreed at the outset
- Advice written in plain language
- Knowledge of Somali law and institutions
- Direct communication about progress and next steps
Horn Legal
Somalia · Horn of Africa · Regional network