Khalid T. Abdullah

Established in Aden by the late Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah in 1927, the firm is the oldest and most established law firm in Yemen, and one of the oldest established law firms in the Middle East. Over our years of practice we have become the leading Yemen law firm providing legal services both at home and abroad.

During the 1950’s the city of Aden was at the centre of the British Colonial trading system and one of the busiest ports in the world. It was during this time that the firm was proudly representing most of the shipping lines, insurance companies and later protection and indemnity clubs as well as oil companies that were operating from the port of Aden. The firm continues to be the leading shipping firm representatives in the country.

Over the past four decades, the firm steadily grew capitalising on its reputation and vast experience, and is now the largest and by far the most prominent law firm in the Republic of Yemen, representing the most prestigious clients and acting for the largest projects in the country.

With over twelve highly qualified advocates, and with branches in Aden & Sana’a and operating from Hodeidah and Mukallah, the firm is considered to be the largest law firm in Yemen.

The firm has earned the respect of the International Community, and represents a number of embassies and companies. Our offices have been the Honorary legal advisors to the British Embassy for over 25 years.

The firm has very long standing relationships with leading law firms around the globe and in particular the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The major part of the international work of the firm comes from or is channeled through international law firms in London, and recently their Middle East offices.

The firm can advise their foreign clients in every area of law in the Republic of Yemen and more importantly to provide practical advice, and through its extensive experience has the expertise in solving any problem or matter that may concern a company operating in Yemen.

The firm is currently being managed by Khalid T. Abdullah whose qualifications are as follows:

1991 – 92    LL.M University of London, London, England

Received lectures at the London School of Economics (LSE), University College London (UCL), as well as The Schools of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

1987 – 91    B.A University of Keele, Staffordshire, England – Joint Hons. degree in Law & Economics

1981 – 87    Millfield School (Boarding), Somerset, England
Obtained “O” & “A” Levels. Was honored for providing the school with valuable services being the head of the Islamic Community in the school.