Strategic Counsel, Grounded in Culture, Driven by Excellence
ANEFF Law Firm, we advise and defend our clients with over two decades of legal expertise, combining deep strategic insight with culturally attuned legal practice. Based in Switzerland and with a strong operational presence in the UAE, we specialize in legal advisory services across East Africa and the Middle East, with a particular focus on Somali-speaking regions, including Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalie, Somaliland, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Our mission is to deliver reliable, context sensitive, and solution oriented legal counsel tailored to the complexities of each jurisdiction. We integrate local legal realities, including customary systems such as Xeer, with international legal frameworks and the regulatory requirements of global development institutions such as the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), UNDP, and others.
Whether supporting cross-border investments, navigating public private partnerships, or advising on constitutional and judicial reforms, ANEFF Law Firm is committed to providing strategic, culturally grounded, and internationally compliant legal solutions.
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Trusted Legal Expertise with Deep Roots in East Africa
ANEFF Law Firm is a premier legal advisory firm with a unique combination of international expertise and deep regional knowledge. With more than 20 years of experience, we provide high-level legal support to public and private sector clients across East Africa and the Middle East, specializing in Somali-speaking regions. Our in-depth understanding of local legal systems, institutional frameworks, and political dynamics enables us to deliver strategic, practical, and culturally attuned legal solutions.
International Scope, Local Insight
Headquartered in Switzerland and with a strong presence in UAE, ANEFF Law Firm operates at the intersection of local law and international standards. Our core focus in East Africa. We advise governments, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and private enterprises, often in collaboration with international donors such as the United Nations, World Bank, and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).
Comprehensive Legal Expertise
We provide strategic legal counsel in the areas of:
- Business and Commercial Law
- Public Law and Governance
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Investment Structuring and Due Diligence
- Legislative and Regulatory Reform
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance
Public and Private Sector Solutions
Whether advising government ministries, state agencies, international organizations, or start-ups and private investors, our approach is pragmatic, transparent, and resultsdriven. We are especially known for aligning legal risk management with clients’ strategic and operational goals, offering tailored solutions that support sustainable growth and good governance.
A Firm of Choice in East Africa and Beyond
ANEFF Law Firm is proud to be a trusted partner to leading institutions and stakeholders shaping the legal and economic landscape of the Horn of Africa and the wider region. We bring clarity to complexity, ensuring our clients are legally protected, politically informed, and institutionally empowered.
ANEFF Law Firm is proud to be a trusted partner to leading institutions and stakeholders shaping the legal and economic landscape of the Horn of Africa and the wider region. We bring clarity to complexity, ensuring our clients are legally protected, politically informed, and institutionally empowered.
