Our Team

At BHM Legal, we are proud to have a distinguished team of legal professionals, our lawyers and experts have built their careers through extensive practice across a broad spectrum of legal fields, and together, they form a highly skilled and dynamic team committed to providing exceptional legal services. With decades of combined experience in various legal field, our team works in close collaboration to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Boumiya Hamoud Maham

Managing Partner

Attorney-at-law
Mr. Boumiya is a member of the Mauritania Bar Association, he has over 20 years of experience. He is the managing partner of BHM Legal. Boumiya has honed his expertise across a range of sectors, most notably in commercial and business law. He previously worked for the Toyota branch in Seattle, USA, where he gained valuable commercial experience.

Mr. Hamoud MAHAM extensive experience working in diverse business environments, including both Africa and the United States, enables him to provide excellent legal counsel that bridges local and global business landscapes. His areas of practice include corporate law, contract negotiations, PPP, private equity, M&A, investment law, infrastructure law, and mining law, he has developed a particular expertise in advising clients on commercial matters. He holds a multiple degree in business law and a Certificate of Excellence in Legal Perspectives on Commercial Contracts.

Attorney-at-law, Magistrate (18 years)
Mr. Elmamy Ebaba is a member of the Mauritania Bar Association, brings nearly three decades of legal experience to BHM Legal. Mr. Ebaba has served as a Magistrate in Mauritania’s judicial system where he was involved in a wide range of legal functions, including president of several courts. His comprehensive understanding of the judicial process allows him to offer clients a nuanced perspective on litigation, dispute resolution, pleading, discovery, pre-trial proceedings, trials, settlement discussions, and appeals.

In addition to his extensive judicial experience, Mr. Ebaba holds a Certificate in International Arbitration from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), giving him an expertise in resolving cross-border disputes through arbitration. His skills in alternative dispute resolution, combined with his in-depth knowledge of civil and commercial law, provide our clients with valuable insight and robust representation in legal matters.

Elmamy Ebaba

Partner

LEWFAH MOHAMED ALI

Partner

PhD in Law – Business Law and Corporate Law, University of Aix-Marseille, France
Dr. Lewfah Mohamed Ali is specializing in business and corporate law. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of Aix-Marseille in France, where he focused on business law and corporate governance. His academic background, combined with years of practical experience in France, enables him to offer clients cutting-edge legal advice, particularly in commercial procedures, contract drafting, and corporate law.

Dr. Lewfah is skilled in drafting legal documents, including conclusions and contracts, and is well-versed in utilizing legal databases and case law to support his work.

Attorney-at-law, Member of the Mauritanian National Bar (29 years of experience)
Mr. Ahmedou Doof is an experienced legal practitioner with nearly 30 years. He represents BHM Legal in Nouadhibou, where he is responsible for managing domestic legal matters. As an attorney of the Mauritanian National Bar, Mr. Doof is highly regarded for his deep understanding of local law and his strong professional relationships within the legal field.

His expertise spans a wide range of legal areas, including civil, commercial, and family law, as well as handling matters that arise specifically within Nouadhibou’s jurisdiction. Mr. Doof’s longstanding career and familiarity with the area, ensuring that our clients’ legal needs are met with the utmost care and efficiency.

AHMEDOU DOOF

Representative in Nouadhibou

MOHAMED HABILTY

Expert in Labor Law (of consul)

Mr. Mohamed Habilty is a highly respected expert in labor law with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in labor-related issues, including wages, cross-border employment matters, dismissals, pensions, and social security regulations.

His extensive experience in Mauritania labor law ensures that clients receive comprehensive and effective legal advice on a wide range of matters related to the labor law ensuring clients’ interests are protected in the workplace.

Mr. Nach Senad is a Bailiff with 15 years of experience, his role includes carrying out essential clerk duties and maintaining effective relationships with all justice institutions and government departments. Mr. Senad ensures that all legal documents are properly filed and coordinate with the courts and other government entities.

His diligent work behind the scenes ensures that the firm operates smoothly and efficiently, allowing our attorneys to focus on providing clients with the best possible legal representation.

NACH SENAD BAILIFF

Assistant