Martin E. Michael: A Leader in Sierra Leone’s Legal and Business Sectors
By Benjamin S Conteh
Martin E. Michael, a distinguished legal professional and accomplished business leader from Bo District, will be a key participant in the upcoming Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference. As the CEO of Mercury International, he has spearheaded the transformation of the company from the brink of bankruptcy into one of the largest and most profitable enterprises in the country, providing employment to over 6,500 Sierra Leoneans. Mercury contributes $4 million annually in taxes, supporting the government’s national development plan.
Under his leadership, Mercury International has raised the bar for corporate social responsibility in Sierra Leone. The company has made significant contributions to the arts, media, and sports, promoting the country’s brightest talents. Between 2008 and 2024, Mercury awarded over $2 million in scholarships and facilitated life-saving medical treatment for over 100 Sierra Leoneans, enabling them to travel to India for critical care. Additionally, the company has built two schools: the Kadi Sesay Primary School in Port Loko and the Christ the King Pre-Primary School at Moyamba Junction.
Michael’s legal career is equally impressive. He is a Senior Partner at Michael and Michael Barristers and Solicitors, a firm he co-founded in 2008, which has become one of Sierra Leone’s most reputable legal practices. He holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Manchester and a Degree of Utter Barrister from the Sierra Leone Law School. His legal experience includes serving as a Senior Partner at Tejan-Cole Michael and Associates and as an Associate at Margai and Co. He has also lectured at the Sierra Leone Law School, contributing to the education of the country’s future legal minds.
In addition to his leadership roles, Michael has provided legal advisory services to prominent organizations such as Atlantic Hotel Holdings and Coca-Cola (Sierra Leone Bottling Company). His expertise in both legal and business sectors has solidified his reputation as a key figure in Sierra Leone’s economic development.
