The Expert is a Solicitor fluent in Somali, adept at dissecting intricate legal matters and articulating well-founded opinions both verbally and in writing. Holding a directorial position at Ali and Barrow Solicitors, a specialised immigration law firm, she is presently engaged in representing clients across a spectrum of immigration issues.
Her experience extends to collaboration with both governmental and non-governmental entities in Somalia, offering tailored legal and policy counsel, conducting due diligence, and providing related advisory services to various organisations and law firms within Somalia. Extensive travels throughout the nation's remote areas have furnished her with a profound understanding of conflict dynamics, comparative studies, and expertise in Justice, Security, and migration reform.
Moreover, her tenure as a lecturer at Somali National University saw her teaching Comparative Public Law and Constitutionalism at the LLM level, overseeing numerous research endeavors, and delivering presentations to LLM students.
As an expert on country-of-origin matters, her proficiencies encompass assessing risks upon return, issues like female genital mutilation/circumcision (FGM/C), forced marriage, gang-related violence involving non-state actors, gender-based violence/domestic violence, trafficking, tribal discrimination or persecution, risk of retaliation, likelihood of destitution or homelessness, mental health concerns, political persecution, religious discrimination or persecution, and disability.
Continuously monitoring legal, political, and country developments, she ensures her opinions remain updated and relevant to the evolving landscape.