About

Sammie Somiari & Associates is a full service law firm based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State,  Nigeria.

The firm started operations in 2016. It was established on the founder’s quest to create a world class law firm comprising of intelligent, informative, dedicated and efficient minds ready to make remarkable difference in legal practice. We adhere to the highest standards of legal excellence and service.

We are committed to delivering a comprehensive range of legal services to Government, Corporate bodies, Communities and Individual clients We employ our wealth of experience to provide articulate solutions to our Clients’ matters and explore various opportunities in ensuring same.

We pride ourselves in team work, harnessing diverse experiences towards a synergy that yields positive and productive results.

EXPERTISE:

We have a reputation and outstanding record for providing innovative solutions to matters related but not limited to Electoral Law, Maritime Law, Labour Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Communication Law, Energy law, Real Estate/Property law, Environmental Law, Oil and Gas Law, Entertainment Law, Contract Drafting, Banking and Corporate Finance, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Litigation, International Trade, Intellectual Property and Tax Law.

CLIENTELE:

Our Clients are leading local and multinational organisations across the financial services, Energy, Insurance, Telecommunications, Hospitality and Leisure, Real Estate and Construction, Private Equity, Agribusiness, Healthcare, Information Technology and Manufacturing and Industrial Sectors. We act for Industry Regulators, International Financiers, the Government and Governmental Agencies.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member, Nigerian Bar Association.

Member, International Bar Association.

Member, Commonwealth Lawyers Association.

Member, Nigerian Maritime Law Association.

Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, CJK.

Member, Pan African Law Union.

CONFERENCES, TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

All Nigerian Bar Association Conferences since 2000 till date.

International Bar Association Conference in Lagos, Nigeria,2004.

Commonwealth Lawyers Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, 2007.

International Bar Association Conference in Singapore, 2007.

Commonwealth Lawyers Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, 2008.

International Bar Association Conference in Madrid, Spain, 2009.

International Bar Association Conference in Vancouver, Canada, 2010.

International Bar Association Conference in Dubai, UAE, 2011

International Bar Association Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012.

Maritime Seminar for Judges, Abuja, Nigeria, 2012.

International Bar Association Conference in Boston, USA, 2013.