Somto is a dual-qualified solicitor admitted to practice in Nigeria and the UK (England & Wales), and has extensive experience in financial and investment law, corporate and commercial transactions, insolvency, and dispute resolution. Since his call to the Nigerian Bar in 2018, Somto has built a strong practice advising clients on complex commercial and financial matters across multiple sectors. He has developed particular expertise in financial services regulation, project finance, and insolvency, and has been involved in structuring and documenting high-value transactions, conducting legal due diligence, advising on regulatory compliance, risk management, and playing active roles in dispute resolution arising from these practice areas. His experience also extends to emerging areas such as digital assets and crypto-asset regulation, reflecting his forward-looking approach to legal practice.