Musa O.S. Batchilly

Musa O.S. Batchilly

Musa O.S Batchilly is a Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Gambia with 22 years of experience in Law practice. He was called to the Gambian BAR in February 2002 after successfully completing the BAR Vocational Training in 2001 after which he served as a 1st class Magistrate at the Kanifing Magistrate Court and Banjul Magistrate Court for about 9 months. Musa joined Antouman A.B Gaye Chambers in 2002 first as a pupil trainee and then became a junior associate until 2006 when he ventured out to set up his own private Law practice called Batchilly Chambers which currently boast of 4 Junior Associates and a pupil trainee.

Managing Partner

Musa O.S. Batchilly

LLB(Hons) BL

  • (220) 991 2128
  • musabatchilly@
    batchillychambers.org
Musa O.S Batchilly has a deep understanding of The Gambia Legal System, jurisprudence and English Common Law. He is a determined and result-driven Private Legal Practitioner with active and dynamic approach to work ensuring tasks, objectives and results are achieved within set timescales. He has excellent inter-personal and communicational skills in dealing with clients and colleagues alike. Proactive and takes initiative in meeting and resolving challenges with a strong drive and dogged determination. Musa is constantly striving for excellence and is fully dedicated to aggressively pursuing his client’s interest in any legal matter he handles and continues to reach successful outcomes. No matter the complexity of a legal matter or issue, he is confident he can secure the best possible resolution for his clients.
Batchilly Chambers offers skilled representation and legal advice to individuals, families, international and Gambian businesses and handles a variety of legal matters regarding civil litigation, Criminal trials, Corporate and Commercial Law, Company Law, Maritime Law, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Banking and Finance, Land and property Law, Real Estate, Human Rights, Immigration Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Family Law. Mr. Batchilly currently serves as Board member at the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) and National Agency for Legal Aid (NALA). He lectured Criminal Law at the Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI) from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the executive of the Gambia Bar Association for 4 consecutive years. He was also appointed as Counsel to the Jammeh Commission of Enquiry in 2018 and dealt with the matter pertaining to the acquisition, renovations, refurbishment, and leasing of Ocean Bay hotel & Sunbeach Hotel.