Ahmed Bannaga

Professional Memberships

Sudan Bar Association

MCIArb

Publications

Published Articles:

Attitude of Sudanese Courts Towards Arbitration, Rethinking the Role of African National Courts in Arbitration, Kluwer Law International, 2018, Chapter 8 (pp 211-230), edited by Dr. Emilia Onyema.

The Attitude of the Sudanese Courts to Arbitration, Rethinking the Role of Courts and Judges in Supporting Arbitration in Africa, SOAS Arbitration in Africa Conference- Lagos, Nigeria - June 2016, pp 79-83 (Download as PDF file)

Is Sudan's Arbitration Act receptive to international commercial arbitration? IBA, Arbitration Newsletter, September 2011,Vol.16-2 (view)

The Legal & Institutional Framework, Khartoum State Environmental Strategic Assessment & Evaluation Report, Council for Environmental Affairs, Nov.2014

The Development of the Future Leadership in Sudan: Investment in Human Capabilities, The Critical Role of Diaspora in International Scientific Cooperation with the Country of Origin, World Association for Sustainable Development –WASD, July 2016, pp 21-35. (view)

(Download this paper as PDF file)

Conference and Forums Participations:

BANNAGA, Ahmed “ The 2016 Arbitration Act: Unclear Future” – Speaker at the Arbitration Act 2016 and the Implications on the Engineering Sector Forum, Engineers Society, 1st March.2016, Khartoum-Sudan.

BANNAGA, Ahmed “The Attitude of the Sudanese Courts to Arbitration” – Speaker at the 2 nd SOAS Arbitration Conference in Africa, Rethinking the Role of Courts and Judges in supporting Arbitration in Africa, 22 nd -24 th June.2016, Lagos-Nigeria.

BANNAGA, Ahmed “The Development of Sudanese Future Leadership: The investment in Human Capabilities” – Speaker at the 3rd Diaspora International Conference, The critical role of Diaspora in international scientific cooperation with the country of origin, University Square Stratford – London, United Kingdom, July 2016.

BANNAGA, Ahmed – Chair the Peace & Security Session at the 3rd Diaspora International Conference, The critical role of Diaspora in international scientific cooperation with the country of origin, University Square Stratford – London, United Kingdom, July 2016.

Languages Spoken

Arabic and English

Practice Areas

International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution – He holds an LLM in Dispute & Conflict Resolution (specialised in international arbitration) and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb).

Commercial Litigation – Represents clients in commercial disputes, including cases involving banks, corporate entities, and regulatory or constitutional issues.

Business & Corporate Law – Through Banner & Fadlabi LLP, he advises on commercial contracts, corporate matters, and legal compliance for multinational and domestic clients across sectors such as telecommunications, mining, agriculture, infrastructure and financial services.

Legal Advisory for International Operations – He acts as legal counsel for both local and international organisations, including NGOs and investors.

Public Law & Constitutional Claims – Involvement in public liberties and constitutional rights petitions, showing a broader legal practice beyond strictly commercial matters.

Additional Notes

He has lectured in law and published academic work on arbitration and national courts.

Career

Managing Partner & Founder of Bannaga & Fadlabi LLP, a prominent law firm in Khartoum providing legal counsel to domestic and international clients across commercial, corporate, and dispute-resolution matters.

Specialist in international arbitration and dispute resolution, holding an LLM in Dispute & Conflict Resolution from SOAS, University of London, and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb).

Served as an arbitrator at leading arbitration institutions in Sudan and has represented major clients including banks, corporations, and international organisations in high-profile legal matters.

Seconded internationally in 2017 as an ILFA Lawyer to King & Wood Mallesons (UAE/UK) and Quadrant Chambers (London), gaining exposure to global legal practice.

Active in legal scholarship and thought leadership, publishing articles and chapters on arbitration and speaking at international conferences on arbitration and legal reform.

Appointed lecturer at the University of Medical Sciences & Technology (Faculty of Law) in Khartoum, contributing to legal education.

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Sudan and UAE

Personal

Managing Partner & Founder of Bannaga & Fadlabi LLP, a prominent law firm in Khartoum providing legal counsel to domestic and international clients across commercial, corporate, and dispute-resolution matters.

Specialist in international arbitration and dispute resolution, holding an LLM in Dispute & Conflict Resolution from SOAS, University of London, and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb).

Served as an arbitrator at leading arbitration institutions in Sudan and has represented major clients including banks, corporations, and international organisations in high-profile legal matters.

Seconded internationally in 2017 as an ILFA Lawyer to King & Wood Mallesons (UAE/UK) and Quadrant Chambers (London), gaining exposure to global legal practice.

Active in legal scholarship and thought leadership, publishing articles and chapters on arbitration and speaking at international conferences on arbitration and legal reform.

Appointed lecturer at the University of Medical Sciences & Technology (Faculty of Law) in Khartoum, contributing to legal education.

Education