Legal Services in Sierra Leone

Advocaid Sierra Leone

AdvocAid works with vulnerable women and girls who are arrested, detained or tried within Sierra Leone’s criminal justice system. We provide holistic legal aid and rehabilitation services, including free legal advice and representation, formal and legal education, welfare, and post-detention support. As well as managing individual cases, we also deliver advocacy and law reform campaigns focused on wider issues impacting women and girls in the justice system, and we work closely with the police, judiciary, and correctional service to develop capacity within the justice sector and improve conditions for detainees and children incarcerated with their mothers.

11 to 50 staff

The Institute For Legal Research And Advocacy For Justice

ILRAJ aims to understand, explore, evaluate, shape policy, advance practice and strengthen the rule of law and accountability in order to make the promotion of and respect for human rights a part of our culture. The ILRAJ aims to address inequalities and protect, promote and entrench human rights, its values and freedoms through the provision of training, education, dissemination of information, litigation, pro bono legal counsel, research, internship, activism and advocacy. It also seeks to empower women, youths and the vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalized by emphasizing on participation, non-discrimination, empowerment and respect for human rights. ILRAJ believes in the universality and inalienability of human rights, the indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of these rights, and the basic premise of equality over discrimination.

1 to 10 staff

Fides Llp

Fides LLP is a law firm located in the heart of Freetown, Sierra Leone. We are a team of dedicated professionals with a passion for protecting the environment and advocating for the rights of communities affected by environmental harm. Our firm was founded with the belief that all people have the right to live in a clean and healthy environment. We understand the importance of sustainable development and the need to balance economic growth with the protection of natural resources. That's why we have made it our mission to provide legal representation to individuals and organizations seeking to defend the environment and hold polluters accountable for their actions. At Fides LLP, we have a wealth of experience in environmental law and have successfully represented clients in a wide range of cases. Whether it's seeking compensation for damages caused by environmental harm, enforcing compliance with environmental regulations, or advocating for stronger protections for natural resources, we have the knowledge and skills to help our clients achieve their goals. In addition to our focus on environmental law, we also handle a variety of other legal matters, including civil and criminal litigation, corporate law, and intellectual property. Our attorneys have diverse areas of expertise and are committed to providing high-quality legal representation to all of our clients. At Fides LLP, we are more than just lawyers – we are advocates for justice and for the protection of our planet. If you are in need of legal assistance, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and to help you achieve your legal goals.

1 to 10 staff

Prext Intellectual Property

At Prext Intellectual Property, we understand the hassle local and foreign businesses encounter in identifying, protecting, and exploiting their patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights, trade secrets etc. in Sierra Leone. We strive to ensure that our clients gain a competitive advantage by providing them with unique and strategic solutions to their intangible assets in various industry sectors.

1 to 10 staff

Gpklegal

GPKLegal is a firm of Barristers and Solicitors registered to practise in Sierra Leone and are authorised and regulated by the General Legal Council of Sierra Leone. Our team of 9 lawyers is led by Gelaga King, the Managing Partner. Our junior partners are Radcliffe Jones and Drucil Taylor. Our highly skilled team is adept at corporate and commercial law, providing opinions, as well as conducting arbitral proceedings and complex litigation at all levels.

11 to 50 staff

Bakarr & Associates

Bakarr & Associates is a law firm specialized in offering bespoke legal and advisory services designed to meet the needs of domestic and international companies operating in or with business interests in Sierra Leone. We offer solution-oriented services to companies from inception throughout the company's lifespan. The firm is made up of 3 (three) legal practitioners and other legal assistants who work collectively to deliver high quality services to our clients. Our aim is to offer hands-on assistance to the client in pursuing its strategic goals whilst steering it away from the legal challenges encountered in the ordinary course of business. We try to understand the client's business, its goals, nature of engagement with other stakeholders and seek to offer optimal results. We, therefore, align our services with the growth of the business within local and international legal frameworks. Our primary areas of practice are corporate and commercial law and litigation, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence exercises, financing arrangements, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and company secretarial services, real property law, employment law, tax law, intellectual property law and telecommunications law. We are experienced in liaising with government ministries, departments and agencies.

1 to 10 staff

Wright & Co. Solicitors

11 to 50 staff

Buffete Romero De La Torre Abogados

11 to 50 staff