About us
Our Vision
Marrah & Associates is founded on the vision of the supremacy of the law and equality of all persons before it. The firm is grounded on the values of trust, legal innovation and efficiency. It is committed to being at the forefront of the practice of the law, justice delivery, respect for human rights and adherence to the rule of law. It seeks to be a trusted law firm without borders—by stretching out to meet the demands and needs of persons both within and without the borders of Sierra Leone.
Delivering Value
At Marrah & Associates, we commit to providing legal expertise and solutions through cutting-edge legal tools and techniques. We undertake to provide only the best quality advice and legal support every time. We are devoted to delivering excellent services to our clients. The firm is client-centred and is therefore committed to always putting the needs of the client at the heart of what we do. This is why we strive at all times to deliver satisfactory services in helping clients achieve their desired results. Fantastic client service is our main goal and is what distinguishes us from the rest. Our firm views clients as partners in its business and handles their problems or needs from a perspective of shared-interest. This is what inspires the quality of our expertise and the extent to which we go to deliver excellent value for money. We believe we exist for our clients and we therefore regard them as the greatest assets of our business. We endeavour to always align our values and goals with the needs of our clients. This informs our constant investment in our human resource so that our clients can benefit from our wide-ranging and up-to-date knowledge on the law and its dynamics. We pledge dedicated commitment to our clients’ briefs and provision of results tailored to meet their individual needs/circumstances.
Strategy & Activism
The firm draws on the wealth of experience in the practice of virtually every aspect of the law and the reputation of its managing partner’s cause lawyering and activism. It is therefore guided by its unwavering respect for the rule of law, equality and good governance in servicing commercial needs, litigating matters and its provision of broad spectrum of legal services to its clients. We are dedicated to achieving the best results for our corporate, commercial and other clients by always striving to score legal victories through litigation, arbitration or securing win-win results through aggressive negotiations, mediations or conciliations. The firm holds the view that lawyers are social engineers who must be involved in the making of any nation. The firm is therefore committed to being a leading defender of the rule of law and advocate for good governance. It is our view that an environment where there is a functional rule of law and good governance, is the best form of security for legal and business interests.
Providing effective legal solutions tailored to meet our clients' best interests. With a focus on delivering personalised service, we prioritise our clients' needs to achieve the most favourable outcomes.
Our Values
Trust
Trust is the cornerstone of our firm’s practice. It is the lifeline of what we do and how we do it. It is the foremost principle which regulates our conduct as lawyers and our business in servicing the needs of our clients. We strive to always earn our clients’ trust by ensuring that we provide adequate legal representation which is accurate and cost-effective. Our firm’s partners pride themselves in high moral values, outstanding personal integrity and commitment to ethical values which clients can always bank on for sound ethical advice and corrupt-proof solutions to their legal needs. We endeavour to always create the space for mutual trust between us and our clients in order to be able to fully comprehend the needs of our clients and to provide excellent services.
Legal Innovation
Innovation lies at the core of our delivery of legal services. Our firm recognises that the modern world is constantly innovating to meet the demands of the era. With technology at the fore of global advancement, our firm leverages current digital systems, technology and virtual tools to deliver efficient and exceptional services to our clients. We are driven by innovation at all times in meeting the demands of our clients and providing them with technical solutions based on the law. We are not only committed to embracing new ideas but also adapting to current trends and products so as to give maximum satisfaction to our clients.
Efficiency
Our team pursues excellence at all times, and they do so efficiently. We believe that delivering results for our clients in an accurate and timely manner saves them money and the stress of uncertainty. Our team adopts the best available legal means to achieve optimal results for our clients. We are not only committed to only winning cases but also providing efficient alternative modes of settlement or dispute resolution mechanisms. We view the efficiency of our legal and consultancy services and products as our principal marketing strategy.
Our Ethics
Corruption & Bribery
The firm maintains zero tolerance for corruption, bribery and any unethical means of doing business or achieving legal results.
Sexual Exploitation
The firm also maintains zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation, harassment or abuse and all forms of gender discrimination.
Child Abuse & Related Acts
We maintain zero tolerance for child exploitation, human/child trafficking, pedophilia and all forms of child abuse.
Money Laundering & Financial Crimes
We also maintain a zero-tolerance policy on all forms of money laundering, terrorism and the financing of terrorist activities.
Inclusion & Diversity
We maintain a strict policy of inclusion and diversity and maintain zero tolerance for tribalism, ethnicism, partisanship and discrimination in all its forms.
Respect for the Constitution & Legal Institutions
We maintain a strict policy on respect for the Constitution of Sierra Leone, international treaties and norms and adherence to the rule of law.
Non-Violent Means to End Disputes
We maintain a strict policy of non-violent means of resolving conflicts and disputes, such as through litigation, mediation, negotiation, conciliation, advocacy and ethical lobbying.
Result & Service Delivery Oriented
We are result and service-delivery-oriented, and we therefore maintain a strict work and time policy, delivering accurate results within the shortest possible time.
