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Practice areas

Full-service counsel for organisations working in and with Ethiopia - from corporate advisory and finance to disputes, employment and intellectual property.

9 practice areas

  • Commercial & Corporate Law

    Our commercial and corporate law work covers the entire spectrum of legal services - corporate counselling, negotiating, and preparing legal documents for all types of business transactions.

    • Corporate counselling
    • Contract drafting & negotiation
    • Mergers & acquisitions
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  • Banking & Finance

    In the dynamic landscape of Ethiopian financial regulation, we guide clients on existing and emerging laws governing banking business, fintech and payment systems operators.

    • Loan & security documentation
    • Fintech & payment systems
    • Financial regulation
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  • Construction Law

    From drafting and reviewing contracts to negotiating terms, we help protect our clients' interests and mitigate litigation risk across construction and infrastructure projects.

    • Construction contracts
    • Project due diligence
    • Claims & disputes
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  • Litigation & Arbitration

    We help clients choose the right forum - formulating dispute-settlement and arbitration clauses, and representing them before domestic courts and in local and international arbitral proceedings.

    • Commercial litigation
    • International arbitration
    • Mediation & ADR
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  • Employment Law

    We help clients mitigate litigation risk through due-diligence reviews and meticulous drafting of employment agreements and handbooks, including workforce issues in mergers.

    • Employment contracts
    • HR policy & handbooks
    • Workplace disputes
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  • Intellectual Property

    Our practice covers all facets of intellectual property - copyrights, trademarks, trade names and patents - from registration to enforcement.

    • Trademark registration
    • Patent prosecution
    • IP licensing
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  • Tax Law

    Practical advice on Ethiopian tax law - assessments, incentives, VAT and customs - for domestic and international businesses.

    • Tax assessments
    • Investment incentives
    • VAT & customs
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  • Mining Law

    Licensing, exploration agreements and regulatory counsel for mining and extractives clients operating in Ethiopia.

    • Mining licences
    • Exploration agreements
    • Regulatory compliance
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  • Non-Profit & Charity

    Registration, governance and ongoing compliance for NGOs, charities and development organisations under the Ethiopian charities framework.

    • CSO registration
    • Governance
    • Compliance & reporting
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