Trusted legal advice in the heart of Carlow Town. Specialising in Immigration, Family law, Employment law, Corporate law and Personal Injuries* matters, with a wealth of experience from across three jurisdictions.
We provide legal services across Ireland. We can arrange a virtual consultation or travel where necessary.
Alaba Razaq Kokumo Solicitors (ARK) is a dynamic general legal practice located at No. 1 Tullow Street, Carlow Town, County Carlow.
The firm is led by Principal Solicitor, Mr. Alaba Razaq Kokumo. Alaba is a multi-jurisdictional legal practitioner, admitted as a Solicitor by the Law Society of Ireland and the Law Society of England and Wales. He is also qualified to practice in Nigeria as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
A historic presence
Alaba Razaq Kokumo Solicitors holds a unique place in the history of Carlow Town as the first Black-Irish led law practice in the Town. This distinct identity allows the firm to effectively serve the growing immigrant population and diverse ethnic communities in Carlow and the wider Southeast, alongside the general local community.
Our Mission
To provide a welcoming, accessible, and high-quality legal practice for all clients, regardless of their means or background. We are committed to delivering efficient legal services that offer the best possible value for money, combining innovative client service with traditional professional values.
Our Vision
To establish a premier law firm in Carlow Town that caters to the specific aspirations and legal requirements of all clients. We maintain a specialised focus on the "New Irish" and migrant communities in the Southeast, addressing their day-to-day legal needs particularly regarding immigration, citizenship, family law, and employment law.
Practice Areas
How we can help
From residence permits to workplace disputes, we advise on the matters that shape everyday life in Ireland.
Citizenship & Immigration
Resident Permits, Naturalisation, Family Reunification, and Visa Applications.
Family Law
Divorce, Custody, Domestic Abuse, Maintenance, and Guardianship Applications.
Employment Law
Unfair Dismissal, Employment Contract Disputes, and Workplace Relations Matters.
Refugee Law
International Protection Applications, Appeals and Judicial Review.
Personal Injury *
Advice on Motor Accident Injury Claims and Dealing with PIAB.
Landlord & Tenant
Tenancy Disputes, Lease Agreements, and RTB Matters.
Company Law
Business Formation, Commercial Contracts, and Compliance.
Criminal Law
Road Traffic Offences.
Civil Litigation
Resolving disputes efficiently through mediation and the Court.
Why ARK
Why choose Alaba Razaq Kokumo Solicitors?
Multi-Jurisdictional
Qualified in Ireland, England & Wales, and Nigeria.
25 Years' Experience
Over two decades of post-qualification experience across Corporate Law, Aviation Law, Immigration Law, Family Law, Employment Law, Personal Injuries*, and Litigation.
Community Focused
A deep understanding of the "New Irish" community, ensuring cultural empathy.
Value Driven
High-quality legal advice that is accessible, transparent, and offers real value for money.
The Principal
Alaba Razaq Kokumo
Alaba Razaq Kokumo brings over 25 years of post-qualification experience to the firm. His expertise spans Corporate Law, Aviation Law, Immigration Law, Family Law, Employment Law, Personal Injuries*, and Litigation.
Mr. Kokumo possesses a wealth of experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters across three jurisdictions: Nigeria, England & Wales, and Ireland. Leveraging this extensive background, he established ARK Solicitors to bring top-tier legal representation to the historic town of Carlow.
Law Society of IrelandLaw Society of England & WalesSupreme Court of Nigeria
Contact Us
Get in touch
Conveniently located in the centre of Carlow Town. We respond to all enquiries promptly.
Mon – Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Also by appointment.
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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7th January 2026
At Alaba Razaq Kokumo Solicitors (ARK Solicitors), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy informs you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our website, interact with us as a client, or apply for a vacancy. We are the Data Controller for the data we collect from you.
1. The Data We Collect About You
We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:
Identity Data: Includes first name, maiden name, last name, marital status, title, date of birth and gender.
Contact Data: Includes billing address, home address, email address and telephone numbers.
Case Data: Includes information specific to your legal matter (e.g., immigration status, family history, employment records, medical reports).
Financial Data: Includes bank account and payment card details.
Technical Data: Includes internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version.
2. How Is Your Personal Data Collected?
Direct interactions: You may give us your Identity, Contact and Financial Data by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email or otherwise.
Third parties: We may receive personal data about you from third parties such as professional bodies, other professionals involved in your matter, or publicly available registers.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:
Performance of a Contract: Where we need to perform the legal services contract we are about to enter into or have entered into with you.
Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering checks).
Legitimate Interests: Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests and your interests do not override those interests.
4. Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We may have to share your personal data with the parties set out below:
Barristers or other legal counsel engaged on your behalf.
Courts, Tribunals, and Government bodies (e.g., Immigration Service Delivery, The Courts Service).
Service providers acting as processors who provide IT and system administration services.
Professional advisers including bankers, auditors and insurers.
5. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for. By law, we must keep basic information about our customers for six years after they cease being customers for tax and liability purposes.
6. Your Legal Rights
Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data, including the right to request access, correction, erasure, restriction, or transfer of your data.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at info@arksolicitors.ie.
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 7th January, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Alaba Razaq Kokumo Solicitors (ARK Solicitors) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. You cannot switch these off in our systems.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works.
Functionality Cookies: These are used to recognise you when you return to our website.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a Cookie Banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.
Accepting Cookies: By clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Browser Settings: You can also block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.
4. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.
Important Legal Notice
Important Legal Notice regarding (*)Personal Injuries: In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
