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Elario Ohiri
Managing Partner

Elario Ohiri

elario@legallinesouthsudan.com

+211 921 648 642

10 Years of Experience

10 Years Experience

Personal Statement

I am Elario Adam Cholong Ohiri, the Managing Partner of Legalline Law Chambers, with over 10 years of experience in legal practice in South Sudan. I focus on corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance, taxation, dispute resolution, labour law, and strategic legal advisory services.

I am committed to providing practical legal solutions, trusted counsel, and strong client representation. Through Legalline Law Chambers, I strive to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and excellence, while delivering legal services that are responsive, effective, and grounded in the realities of South Sudan.

Academic Background

Law School University of Juba
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Postgraduate Decree in Legal Practice Institute of Legal Practice and Development
  • Rwanda Postgraduate in Public Interest Litigation
  • Centre for Strategic Litigation
  • Arusha
  • Tanzania

Professional Details

Bar Admission South Sudan Bar Association – Admitted 2017
Areas of Expertise
Elario’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial law regulatory compliance tax advisory dispute resolution labour law public interest litigation constitutional and administrative law investment advisory contract drafting and negotiation legal risk management telecommunications and ICT law infrastructure and project regulatory support regional trade matters and legal support for NGOs INGOs and donor-funded programmes.
Notable Cases

Acted in a public interest matter before the East African Court of Justice involving the legality and environmental implications of the river dredging project in South Sudan.

Reference No. 28 of 2022, Elario Adam Cholong v. The Attorney General of the Republic of South Sudan.
Memberships

Professional Memberships
Elario is a member of the South Sudan Bar Association, the East Africa Law Society, and East African Public Interest Advocates.

International Affiliations
He is also affiliated with the Pan African Lawyers Association, the International Bar Association, and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association.
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