Strategic Minds, Uncompromising Advocates


Meet the Legal Innovators Driving Client Success Across Nigeria  

Team Philosophy

At HM MOHAMMED & CO, we believe legal excellence stems from deep expertise paired with collaborative innovation. Our multidisciplinary team combines courtroom-tested litigators, transactional architects, and industry specialists who anticipate challenges and deliver proactive solutions.

Our Commitment:  

  • Bespoke legal strategies aligned with client objectives
  • Bespoke legal strategies aligned with client objectives
  • Continuous mentorship and professional development
  • Ethical advocacy upholding the highest standards of the Nigerian Bar

Leadership

Haruna Musa Mohammed

Founder & Principal Partner  

 "True legal partnership means walking alongside clients through every challenge."  

Key Expertise:

  • Islamic Finance & Shari'ah Compliance
  • High-Value Real Estate Transactions
  • Litigation
  • IP Portfolio Strategy
  • Government PPP Advisory

Notable Work:

  • Structured JAIZ Bank's debt recovery framework
  • Advised Kano State Government on infrastructure PPPs
  • Secured land permits for IHS Nigeria's 40+ tower sites

Credentials:

  • LL.M (Bayero University)
  • | NBA Member
  • Ex-Ahmed Raji SAN & Co.

Muhammad Sani Saad

Head of Chambers   

"We don't just react to legal fires—we build fireproof strategies." 

Key Expertise:

  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Compliance & Risk Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Dispute Resolution

Notable Work:

  • Led breach-of-contract win for Silver Wings Limited
  • Designed regulatory frameworks for Wellcare Ltd
  • Resolved 50+ land dispute cases in Northern Nigeria

Credentials:

  • 6+ Years Post-Call
  • Ex-M.A. Ila & Co
  • Civil/Criminal Litigation Specialist
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Agboola Raphael Boluwaji

Associate | Litigation & Advisory <
Core Strengths
  • Public Sector Litigation
  • Criminal Prosecution Support
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Legal Drafting & Research

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    Sunusi Abubakar Idris

    Associate | Arbitration & Commercial Law <

    Core Strengths
  • Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Contract Review & Advisory
  • Intellectual Property Enforcement

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    Collaborative Advantage

    1. Cross-Practice Task Forces

    IP + Litigation teams combined to dismantle counterfeit networks for Hollantex Synergy  

    2. Monthly Knowledge Shares:

    Real estate and corporate groups co-host "Regulatory Roundtables"  

    Mentorship Ecosystem:

     Senior partners supervise all case strategies through weekly review sessions  

    "At HM Mohammed, I've argued in appellate courts while negotiating land deals—this integration makes us uniquely effective." — Sunusi Abubakar Idris

    Career Development

    Our Investment in Legal Talent:
    • Sponsorship for ICAN, CIArb, and IP Law certifications
    • "Rising Advocate" program for new wig holders
    • Secondments to client legal departments
    • Leadership training from Haruna Mohammed (Past President, Young Lawyers Forum)

    Client Testimonials

    •  — CEO, Hollantex Synergy
      "When counterfeiters threatened our brand, their IP unit deployed forensic legal tactics that secured our market position."
      — CEO, Hollantex Synergy
    •  — Director, Silver Wings Limited
      HM Mohammed & Co. navigated our multi-billion Naira land acquisition with flawless due diligence. Their team turned regulatory hurdles into opportunities.
      — Director, Silver Wings Limited
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