KMK
+232 78 001177

28 John Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Formerly Kaifala, Kanneh & Co.

Full-service commercial law firm · Freetown, Sierra Leone

Trusted counsel for businesses shaping West Africa.

Trusted counsel to corporations, development finance institutions, governments, NGOs, and private clients across Sierra Leone and West Africa.

Est. 2014

Founded

Freetown

Sierra Leone

West Africa

Regional reach

The Firm

KMK Solicitors is a leading full-service law firm based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Founded in 2014 by a team of highly experienced legal practitioners, the firm has become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, development finance institutions, government agencies, NGOs, financial institutions, and private clients.

2014
Established
8
Legal Professionals
12+
Practice Areas
6+
Industry Sectors

Our Philosophy

Speed
Accuracy
Integrity

These principles define KMK Solicitors' approach to legal practice and client service.

Our Approach

Four principles guide every engagement.

01

Commercial Pragmatism

We deliver strategic solutions that support business objectives, manage risk, and enable growth — practical advice, never theoretical opinion.

02

Technical Legal Excellence

Sophisticated, commercially focused legal work grounded in deep local knowledge and aligned with international best practice.

03

Responsiveness & Efficiency

We move quickly and communicate clearly, giving clients the clarity and precision they need to make confident decisions.

04

Integrity in Every Engagement

Speed and accuracy mean little without trust. Integrity governs how we advise and how we act.

Why KMK

What makes us different.

01

Deep Local Insight, Global Standards

We combine a strong grounding in Sierra Leone's legal and regulatory environment with international transactional experience, bridging local realities with global expectations.

02

Transaction-Focused Legal Thinking

We do more than advise; we structure, negotiate, and implement complex, high-value, cross-border transactions across multiple sectors.

03

Sector-Led Expertise

Our practice is built around key industries, so we understand the commercial drivers behind each transaction and regulatory framework.

04

Trusted Advisor Relationships

We act as long-term counsel — providing continuity, institutional memory, and proactive guidance as our clients' needs evolve.

05

Solutions-Oriented Culture

We deliver practical, actionable advice focused on workable, enforceable, and commercially viable outcomes.

Our Vision

KMK Solicitors aspires to be among West Africa's leading law firms — recognised for excellence in complex transactions, dispute resolution, and regulatory advisory. We are committed to facilitating investment, enabling sustainable development, and helping clients navigate evolving legal and business environments.

Selected Clients

Trusted across sectors.

Organisations spanning government, development, energy, and the corporate sector rely on KMK Solicitors for counsel where the details carry consequence.

Sectors We Serve

  • Government institutions
  • International NGOs & development organisations
  • Mining, energy & infrastructure companies
  • Financial institutions & corporates

National Minerals Agency

Government

Plan International

Development / NGO

Planet Solar

Renewable Energy

Easy Solar

Renewable Energy

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