Team
Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah
Managing Partner
Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah, managing partner of Marrah & Associates, is a leading civil and commercial litigator, top constitutional expert, and pro-democracy activist. He graduated top of his class from the Sierra Leone Law School in 2009 and has been in legal practice for over fifteen years. His legal career has been marked by several high-profile cases challenging government actions and judicial overreach. In particular, he secured a landmark victory in Sierra Leone’s Supreme Court in 2018, challenging the government’s unjust vehicular restrictions during the general elections, which led to significant electoral reforms.
Saramba Kandeh Esq
Senior Partner
Saramba Kandeh is an International Human Rights Lawyer with over 15 years of domestic and international experience in grassroots justice delivery, international legal advocacy, and policy advising. As Senior Partner at Marrah & Associates, she brings over a decade of global expertise in international legal advocacy to the firm’s practice. She oversees associate and pupil lawyers in gender-sensitive lawyering, international legal research, and strategic litigation, leading the firm’s engagement in cross-border cases and positioning it as a forward-thinking, globally aligned practice.
Bob Josiah Reffell Esq.
Associate
Bob Josiah Reffell is an associate at Marrah & Associates Law Firm with expertise in dispute resolution, corporate commercial practice, and criminal litigation. His responsibilities include debt recovery, employment disputes, drafting legal contracts, and safeguarding the rule of law. Bob also serves as a board member and company secretary for several local companies. He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, and an Utter Barrister degree from the Sierra Leone Law School. Bob is a member of the Lawyers’ Society and Sierra Leone Bar Association.
Helena Lily Lutterodt Esq.
Associate
Helena Lily Lutterodt is an associate lawyer at Marrah & Associates Law Firm, dual-qualified in Sierra Leone and Ghana. She specializes in corporate commercial, general practice, and dispute resolution. Helena coordinates the Book Hub Ltd., pioneering Sierra Leone’s first web-based legal platform. She has contributed to UNDP projects, drafted communication strategies for government ministries, and represented clients in diverse civil disputes. Helena holds degrees from Kwame Nkrumah University, University of Aberdeen, Sierra Leone Law School, and Ghana School of Law. She is a member of the Lawyers’ Society, Sierra Leone Bar Association, and Ghana Bar Association
Henretta Kargbo Esq.
Associate
Henretta Kargbo is an associate lawyer at Marrah & Associates Law Firm, focusing on corporate commercial, general practice, and dispute resolution. She is also Deputy Director of the Feminist Cohort, advocating for women's rights in Sierra Leone, and a Technical Coordinator at Book Hub Ltd, providing legal resources. Henretta worked with Leigh Day, assisting 2,500 clients in litigation against African Minerals Ltd, and volunteered at Makema Government Hospital during the Ebola epidemic. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Fourah Bay College and an Utter Barrister degree from Sierra Leone Law School. She is a member of the Lawyers’ Society Sierra Leone and also the Sierra Leone Bar Association
Mohamed Magazuba Esq.
Associate
Mohamed Magazuba is an associate at Marrah and Associates. He holds a master’s in legal studies, focusing on International Rule of Law and Security, from Arizona State University, and a Master’s in Sustainable Development from the University of Makeni. His expertise covers international environmental law, human rights, immigration law, energy policy, and workers’ compensation law. In 2024, he interned with Civitas Maxima in Washington, DC, drafting policy arguments for war crimes statutes. Before his legal career, Mohamed worked nearly a decade with NGOs in Sierra Leone, fostering a deep understanding of development and humanity. He is a member of both the Lawyers’ Society, Sierra Leone and the Sierra Leone Bar Association
Ayesha Bintu Munu Esq.
Associate
Ayesha Bintu Munu is an associate lawyer at Marrah and Associates Law Firm and Admin and Programs Officer at Freedom Hub, a Human Rights Organisation in Sierra Leone. She focuses on corporate commercial, general practice, and dispute resolution, drafting opinions, legal instruments, and representing clients in civil disputes. Ayesha interned at Marrah and Associates, gaining comprehensive legal research experience, and at the Ministry of Health, assisting with legal processes. She also advocated for youth through SheLeads, representing them internationally. Ayesha holds an LL.B from Fourah Bay College and a BL from Sierra Leone Law School, and is a member of the Lawyers’ Society Sierra Leone and the Sierra Leone Bar Association
Umu Kulthum Sesay Esq.
Associate
Umu Kulthum Sesay is an associate lawyer at Marrah & Associates Law Firm and a legal counsel at AdvocAid Sierra Leone, supporting justice for women and girls. She focuses on corporate commercial, general practice, and dispute resolution, working on debt recovery, legal opinions, civil litigation, and drafting legal instruments. Umu interned at Marrah & Associates, became a pupil barrister, and advanced to her current role. She holds an LL.B from Fourah Bay College and a BL from Sierra Leone Law School, and is a member of the Lawyers’ Society and Sierra Leone Bar Association.
Catherine Marie Kuyateh Esq.
Associate
Catherine Marie Kuyateh holds an LLB Hons Degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, and was called to the Sierra Leone Bar in 2023. She is a dedicated and results-driven legal professional with a strong commitment to justice and ethical practice.
