
Just Legal Services is Somalia's No.1 premium law firm operating across East Africa, renowned for its unwavering dedication to excellence, integrity, and results.
Founded on deep regional roots and a forward-looking vision, we combine local expertise with global perspectives to provide clients with solutions that are legally precise, strategically practical, and culturally grounded. Our team of experienced lawyers and consultants has successfully guided governments, corporations, NGOs, and individuals through complex legal landscapes.
Whether it is law reform, corporate structuring, dispute resolution, legal consultation or representation etc., we approach every matter with the same commitment to safeguard the interests of our clients and deliver outcomes that stand the test of time.
At Just Legal Services, we strive to be more than advisors, but rather a partner invested in the success and growth of those we serve.
About Just Legal Services
Founded in 2010
20 people in their team
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Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
We provide comprehensive support to businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to multinational corporations on corporate structuring, governance, contracts, mergers, and acquisitions. In trade and investments, we guide local and international clients through cross-border ventures, foreign direct investment, trade regulations, and investment treaties. By bridging global opportunities with regional expertise, we enable investors to expand securely and sustainably in emerging markets.
Intellectual Property
In intellectual property, we protect innovations through trademarks, copyrights, and licensing. We also advise on digital law, data protection, and technology transfers.
Our proven track record in trademark protection and broader intellectual property matters has positioned Just Legal Services as the leading firm in IP law in Somalia. We continue to set the benchmark by delivering innovative strategies, dependable advocacy, and results that ensure our clients’ rights are fully protected in an evolving and competitive landscape.
Real Estate
In real estate and property, we advise on acquisitions, leases, transfers, and development projects. Whether handling residential or commercial transactions, we safeguard our clients’ interests and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Employment & Labor
We help employers and employees alike manage the complexities of workplace relations. From drafting employment contracts to resolving disputes, we ensure fair, compliant, and sustainable workplace practices that support organizational growth.
Lawsuits & Disputes
When disputes arise, we combine strong advocacy with strategic problem-solving. Our litigators represent clients in trials, tribunals, and arbitration, with our dispute resolution specialists resolving conflicts through mediation and settlement negotiations.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
We support clients in broadcasting, publishing, advertising, and telecommunications with advice on regulation, licensing, and content management.
Business
Through a combination of legal precision, deep knowledge of local regulations, and strategic engagement with relevant authorities, we have consistently safeguarded our clients’ interest when it comes to their business needs.
Banking & Finance
Our team advises banks, financial institutions, and businesses on lending, project finance, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Civil & Human Rights
Whether it is constitutional reform, or civil right cases, we approach every matter with the same commitment to safeguard the rights of our clients, promote justice, and deliver outcomes that best serve them.
Energy, Environment & ESG
We work with clients in energy, oil, gas, and mining sectors, providing legal solutions for licensing, exploration, extraction, and environmental compliance. Our focus is on helping resource companies operate responsibly and sustainably while maximizing value. In environment and agribusiness, we advise on sustainable farming, food security, land use, and compliance with environmental standards. We help agribusinesses grow responsibly while ensuring that environmental standards are met for long-term development.
Criminal Defense
We work with our clients best serving them in courts and safeguarding their rights in all criminal procedures.
Consumer Rights
We protect and safeguard our clients' rights and interest and serve them best in all civil litigation matters.
Our Partners and Associates

Fahad Arteh is a distinguished lawyer, legal consultant, and governance specialist with more than 17 years of professional experience advising governments, parliaments, international organizations, and corporate clients across the Somali Peninsula. Widely regarded as one of the region’s top legal experts, he has built a reputation for legal excellence, political acumen, and unwavering commitment to advancing justice and governance in Somalia and beyond.
Fahad comes from one of the most Somali influential political and business families. He is the grandson of Omer Arteh, a towering statesman in Somali politics; the son of Mohamed Omer Arteh, who carried forward the family’s legacy of leadership and public service; and the great-grandson of Jirde Hussein, once regarded as the wealthiest man in Somalia, whose entrepreneurial success shaped Somali commerce.
Professionally, Fahad has combined legal practice with policy expertise, founding and leading a law firm that provides trusted legal services to both domestic and international clients. He has advised multinational corporations, NGOs, and financial institutions, gaining recognition as a trusted counsel for international corporations operating in Somalia and Somaliland.
Beyond his practice, Fahad has made substantial contributions to Somalia’s legal and constitutional development and Somaliland's legal frameworks. He has served as a senior legal advisor to the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission (ICRIC), where he provided legal analysis, drafting support, and constitutional expertise. His role in shaping draft constitutional amendments underscores his central contribution to Somalia’s ongoing state-building project. He has also supported the preparation and facilitation of parliamentary debates on constitutional reforms, ensuring technical precision and political feasibility.
Fahad’s expertise spans constitutional law, contract law, property law, public policy, and governance reform. Known for his analytical depth and practical solutions, he is widely recognized for bridging legal precision with political pragmatism, making him a trusted partner in navigating high-stakes political and institutional challenges.
He is equally committed to training and capacity-building, having designed and delivered workshops for judges, prosecutors, parliamentarians, and legal professionals, strengthening institutional capacity across Somalia and Somaliland.
Fluent in English, Somali, and Arabic, Fahad combines multilingual communication skills with global exposure, ensuring clarity and authority in legal and policy engagements across diverse contexts.
Today, Fahad Arteh stands as a prominent Somali legal expert and trusted advisor, known for his contributions. His career reflects not only his elite political heritage and legal expertise but also his enduring commitment to building a just, inclusive, and sustainable legal framework for Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa.
Case results
IP protection of Trademarks
Intellectual Property
At Just Legal Services, we have established ourselves as the foremost authority in intellectual property law in Somalia. Our firm has successfully represented a diverse range of clients, from local enterprises to international corporations in protecting their trademarks and securing their intellectual assets in a jurisdiction where enforcement is often considered challenging.
Through a combination of legal precision, deep knowledge of local regulations, and strategic engagement with relevant authorities, we have consistently safeguarded our clients’ brands against infringement, misappropriation, and unfair competition. These victories have not only preserved our clients’ market positions but also strengthened investor confidence and commercial trust in Somalia’s growing business environment.
Our proven track record in trademark protection and broader intellectual property matters has positioned Just Legal Services as the leading firm in IP law in Somalia. We continue to set the benchmark by delivering innovative strategies, dependable advocacy, and results that ensure our clients’ rights are fully protected in an evolving and competitive landscape.