Global Esquire Law Firm advises individuals and businesses navigating cross‑border matters between the United States, Europe, and Sub‑Saharan Africa, with an established presence in Dakar, Senegal. The firm focuses on international immigration, company formation and commercial compliance, and related protections for brands and assets. Its work is tailored to clients in the African diaspora and internationally active entrepreneurs who need coordinated, multi‑jurisdictional strategies.

Backed by attorneys and jurists based across key African markets and in major global hubs, the team delivers on‑the‑ground insight with seamless coordination. Matters commonly include securing visas and residency, forming and scaling companies across African jurisdictions, registering and defending trademarks through national offices and WIPO, and supporting real estate transactions with thorough due diligence.

Client service is centered on clarity, responsiveness, and culturally aware counsel. From initial scoping to final execution, the firm breaks complex rules into actionable steps, provides practical timelines and document checklists, and maintains direct attorney access so clients can make informed decisions with confidence.

About Global Esquire Law Firm

2 Offices

15 people in their team


Practice areas
Immigration
Corporate & Commercial
Intellectual Property
Real Estate
Private Client

Languages spoken
English
French

Practice areas

Immigration

The firm handles global immigration strategies for individuals, families, and employers, including U.S. work and talent visas, residency and citizenship planning, asylum filings, and family petitions. It coordinates evidence development, prepares filings to meet program‑specific criteria, and manages timelines across consulates and government agencies so clients can relocate or expand internationally with minimal disruption.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Corporate & Commercial

For founders and investors establishing operations in Senegal and across Africa, the firm advises on entity selection, shareholder and founder agreements, local‑law compliance, banking setup, and regulatory registrations. It drafts and negotiates commercial contracts, aligns global policies with local rules, and coordinates trusted local partners to complete filings and get businesses operational on schedule.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Intellectual Property

The team protects brands through trademark clearance, filing, and portfolio management in the United States and via international applications through WIPO. Services include monitoring, responding to office actions, recording marks with customs where available, and coordinating enforcement or licensing so clients can commercialize products and content across multiple markets with consistent protection.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Real Estate

The firm conducts real estate due diligence for purchases, sales, and leasing in the U.S. and select African jurisdictions, including title checks, contract review, and closing support. It addresses landlord‑tenant issues, verifies regulatory and registration requirements, and coordinates local professionals so clients can complete property transactions securely and in compliance with applicable law.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Private Client

Through global estate planning and compliance services, the firm helps internationally mobile clients structure wills and trusts, align beneficiary designations with cross‑border goals, and plan for asset transfers across jurisdictions. It coordinates with local counsel to reflect governing law and registration formalities, helping clients preserve wealth and implement succession plans that work internationally.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Inheritance Law
Elder Abuse Law

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