AZTAN,Sulaf & Associates
Advocates & Legal Consultants
Juba, South Sudan
AZTAN , Sulaf & Associates Advocates & Legal Consultants is a prominent law firm with a vast network of offices spanning across multiple countries, including Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, and Egypt. In August 2023, AZTAN strengthened its presence in Africa by forming a joint venture with Fountain Advocates in Rwanda. This strategic partnership further expands AZTAN’s reach and expertise, enabling them to provide comprehensive legal services to clients across the continent.
Our Services
Areas of Engagement
- Consultation for legal information, rendering of legal advice and review documents (such as
agreements, leases, waqf, corporation documents etc.) - Litigation, conciliation, arbitration, or other third-party services.
- Preparation and notarization of documents. Partners are qualified to act as Commissioners for Oaths in
accordance with laws of South Sudan. - Law Review. And legal updates in South Sudan.
provision of legal assistance to individuals as well as entities, government and non-profit organization and
societies, makes us proud of the continuous support to the startups, entrepreneurs and youth business initiatives.Legal Research, AZTAN participates in research projects conducted by the regional and international organizations,
e.g. World Bank Group.
Representing clients in business negotiations as well as pre-litigation negotiations.
Representing clients before courts, arbitration tribunals and administrative hearings.
Other business-related services such as claim management, corporate governance, compliance issues,
company secretary services, debt collection.
Recent successes
In the beginning of July 2023, the Ministry of Justice/ Trademarks Office in South Sudan has released a legal update that the trademarks office has resumed receiving the applications for reservation of Trademarks.
In 2014 the Ministry of Justice in Southern Sudan has established the Trademarks Office. However, the Trademarks Law is yet to be issued by the Parliament in South Sudan. In 201—, the Ministry of Justice issued a mandatory circular whereby the process for reservation of trademarks was formally ceased.
Now, in pursuance to the new circular, applications for reservation of Trademarks can be submitted to the Trademarks Office