Constitutional and Legislative Drafting

HLCS provides a wide range of bespoke services tailored to the specific law-making needs of governmental organizations. With meticulous attention to detail, our approach to drafting and analyzing constitutional law involves setting robust rules, principles, and procedures that consider both the domestic obligations of independent nations and international legal standards.

Our team is equipped with cutting-edge research capabilities and significant legislative experience, positioning HLCS as a frontline entity in understanding the intersection of Somalia's unique cultural constitutional makeup. We have a proven track record of minimizing disputes through clear supremacy interpretations and incorporating internationally-aligned legal aspects while respecting Somalia's distinct economic, social, and political landscapes.

Working hand in hand with partner organizations, we provide expert advice throughout each phase of a legislative project's lifespan:

  • Drafting policies

  • Reviewing laws

  • Confirming alignment with international provisions

  • Carrying out comprehensive post-legislative evaluations

Our goal is to ensure compliance with worldwide human rights norms while respecting local contexts.

Notably, we have well-established proficiency in integrating compatible constitutional elements within Islamic and customary legal influences, formally recognizing the multiple legal modalities prevalent within the Somali legal framework.

Our comprehensive service offering also includes orchestrating capacity-building workshops for national and international legislators. These forums promote inclusive discourses, aiming to further refine administrative procedures and create more robust constitutional infrastructures - factors instrumental in determining Somalia's legislative future.

Our team also boasts the capacity to employ their skills in court case representations, ensuring our clients' progression aligns with legal requirements.

HLCS exists at the crossroads of national priorities and internationally-instructed mandates – standing by as your trusted partner. Our Constitutional and Legislative Drafting services are your key step towards shaping Somalia's legal landscape. Traverse the complexities of constitutional workings wisely, with us as your guide.

Our experts have been at the forefront of major constitutional drafting, legislative drafting, capacity building, law reform and legal analysis in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. The Founding Partners were an integral part of the Provisional Constitution currently in force in Somalia and have participated in the constitutional process that led to the adoption of the current constitution.

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We have legal experts in HLSC on Roman Civil Law, an integral part of current Somali law.

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Experts on British Common Law.

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We work on legal reform in Somalia.

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Legal experts conversant in English, Swahili, Somali, German, Arabic.

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We have a vast digital library of Somali laws.

We have specialized professionals in various law niches and are committed to helping clients who need legal advice or have lawsuit issues in East Africa and beyond.

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