About us
our story
Xaqdoon (pronounced as Xaqdoon in Somali) Law Firm was established in 2006 and is the oldest law firm in Somaliland. Xaqdoon Law Firm is registered with the Federal government of Somalia. Before its registration with the Federal Government of Somalia, Xaqdoon had been working in Somaliland and was the first law firm ever established in Somaliland. It came into existence in 2006, and it has lawyers with diverse specialisations in all major legal areas, such as litigations, business and commercial, taxation and financing, I/LNGOs, employment, andcriminal cases.
The firm has been providing legal services to local and international NGOs, companies, political parties and individuals, It is a law firm with a reputation for its unique client-based service. Each area is led by a lawyer with expertise.
Our Vision
.To be a globally renowned law firm, renowned for pioneering legal excellence and integrity. We aspire to lead with innovative solutions that shape the future of law, empowering our clients and influencing positive societal change
Our Mission
To provide effective and innovative legal solutions to our clients in a time-bound manner, adhering to internationally acceptable quality standards
Our Value
To attain professional excellence. To always act with fairness, integrity, ethics, diligence and social responsibility.
Our Client
The clients of Xaqdoon Law Firm include government agencies, international organisations based in Somalia and Somaliland, UN agencies, local nongovernment organisations and companies. Xaqdoon’s clients include most of international organisations in Somaliland and Somalia. Xaqdoon has international partnerships with law firms outside of Somalia/Somaliland. It has worked with lawyers in the UK and other places on legal matters. Its clients include oil companies and other multinational corporations.
Meet Our Team
Xaqdoon has specialised lawyers with diverse backgrounds in various legal fields.
Guleid is the managing director of Xaqdoon Law Firm and a PhD holder at the Faculty of Law, Maastricht University, the Netherlands.
Guleid Ahmed Jama.
Mowlid is a partner lawyer with 13 years of experience specializing in fraud, taxation, financing, commercial, and banking laws.
Mowlid Farah Mouse
Mohamed specialises in litigation. He was dean at the University of Hargeisa School of Law. He served as a judge for 8 years and was the president of Hargeisa Regional Court.
Mohamed Saleh Egeh
Ibrahim, the founder of Xaqdoon Law Firm, is a distinguished legal figure in the Somali landscape. He formerly served as Chief Justice of Somalia, the first Solicitor General in Somaliland, and a long-term judge, including roles as the chairperson of a regional court and an appeal court judge.
Ibrahim Iidle Suleiman,
Mubarik Mohamoud Abdi
Lawyer
Mubarik specialises in litigations, criminal law and criminology. He has a Master’s Degree in Criminal Law and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law. He is a lecturer of law at the University of Hargeisa.
Mubarik Mohamoud Abdi
Sahra is a litigation lawyer specialising in civil and family cases. Graduating from the law school in 2009, she is one of the few women lawyers who practice law in Somaliland. Her commitment and expertise made her a leading and formidable lawyer in civil cases.