Aman & Partners Legal Service LLP offers its clients services in banking and finance, Fintech, M&A, as well as regulatory and compliance. The firm is led by corporate experts Aman Assefa , Bahakal Abate, Ermias Ayalew , and Micael Sehul, who often advise domestic and foreign investors, particularly in the technology, logistics, and fintech sectors. Notably, the firm recently advised Gebeya Private Limited Company on a project aimed to equip female and disabled entrepreneurs with the technological skills required to enhance their businesses.
Leading firms in Ethiopia
Aman & Partners Legal Service LLP
Praxisleiter:
Aman Assefa; Bahakal Abate; Ermias Ayalew; Micael Sehul
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tilahun Weldie Hindeya; Deobrah Haddis; Hana Abadi; Redeat Stiphanos
Kernmandanten
Raxio Data Center No
Visa Cemea Holdings Limited No
Gebeya Private Limited Company
Sandtech
Canal+ International
AGL Logistics Ethiopia Share Company
Renewvia Energy Corporation
RVE.SOL
Soluções de Energia Rural, S.A
Equatorial Power B.V.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Visa Cemea Holdings Limited on the acquisition of a payment system operator licence.
- Advised Raxio Data Centres on a sustainability-linked debt facility that will be used to accelerate Raxio’s growth in the African markets.
- Advised a client on the transaction process to secure a 25% shareholding in the broadcasting sector.
DLA Piper Africa, Ethiopia (Mehrteab & Getu Advocates)
DLA Piper Africa, Ethiopia (Mehrteab & Getu Advocates), a member of DLA Piper Africa, possesses capabilities in corporate, M&A, tax, IP, employment, and immigration matters. Recently, the firm expanded its practice areas to include capital markets, regulatory, litigation, and arbitration. Managing partner Mehrteab Leul is skilled in project finance and corporate disputes, while Yohannes Hailu heads the litigation, arbitration, and regulatory team. Getu Shiferaw oversees the corporate and tax practices, which Natae Ebba is also involved in. Martha Belete focuses on corporate and capital markets while Biruk Haile is skilled in IP and technology issues.
Praxisleiter:
Mehrteab Leul; Getu Shiferaw; Martha Belete; Biruk Haile; Yohannes Hailu; Natae Ebba
Referenzen
‘The team collaborated seamlessly.’
‘They provide practical advice and guidance.’
‘Mehrteab Leul is smart and has an overall business understanding as well as negotiation skills.’
Kernmandanten
Cepheus Growth Capital Partners
Castel Group and BGI Ethiopia
BGI Ethiopia PLC
BWP Data Center and Cloud Service PLC
Nokia Corporation
ANS Exploration Corp.
Yandex
Gravity Group Ind. L.L.C
Sika Abyssinia Chemical Manufacturing PLC
McKinsey and Company Africa PTY/ LTD Ethiopia Branch
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised a client on the negotiation of share purchase and shareholders agreements with the shareholders of the target company.
- Advised on the buyer due diligence for ANS Exploration Corp. (ANS) in relation to the 100% acquisition of an equity interest in Altau Resources Limited from Altau Holdings Ltd.
- Advised Toppan Gravity (Gravity Group Ind. L.L.C) in relation to its joint investment with Ethiopian Investment Holding (49%) to manufacture passports and engage in security printing in Ethiopia.
TBeST Law LLP
TBeST Law LLP is geared to advise commercial and corporate clients on M&A, equity and debt financing, as well as corporate governance and restructuring. Tibebe Zewdu, Sisay Habte, and Taddese Lencho are knowledgeable in corporate, tax, customs, and competition law, while Benyam Tafesse is a key name for IP, projects, employment, and immigration.
Praxisleiter:
Tibebe Zewdu; Benyam Tafesse; Sisay Habte; Taddese Lencho
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Bezawit Yirga; Helina Bezabih; Michael Mengistu
Referenzen
‘This firm was professional, timely, dedicated, and extremely helpful. The partners covered all aspects of our legal needs, be it contractual, litigation, or financial.’
‘Sisay Habte was exceptional in her approach and professionalism.’
‘TBeST has proven to be always available, with fast replies to my queries, and legal advice of relevance and to the point.’
Kernmandanten
Kegna Beverages Share Company
Lemi National Cement Share Company
Unilever Manufacturing PLC
SNV
MC Bauchemie International GmBH
ZTE (H.K) Ethiopian Branch
Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund
Quadrant Global BV
Coca Cola Beverages Africa
East Africa Bottling Share Company
BGI
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Grey Peal Precast Manufacturing on the conversion from a sole proprietorship to a one member PLC to a Private Limited Company in accordance with the new Commercial Code.
- Advised a green field state of the art brewery on the negotiation and conclusion of a contract with a value in excess of USD 105 million.
- Advising Dairy Impact Ventures on the acquisition of a local dairy manufacturing business.
DABLO LAW FIRM LLP
Praised for its ‘personalised, attentive service’, DABLO LAW FIRM LLP is strong in corporate law and dispute resolution. Dawit Kidane advises corporate clients across a range of industries including real estate, medical, and mining, while Addisu Hailegebriel and Bruk Geremew are versed in commercial contracts. Arega Fentahun recently joined the firm as the head of litigation and dispute resolution, while Iyasu Teketel is another key team member.
Praxisleiter:
Dawit Kidane; Addisu Hailegebriel; Bruk Geremew; Arega Fentahun
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Iyasu Teketel
Referenzen
‘The team is exemplary.’
‘Simply superb! All management and other staff are very helpful and understanding.’
‘The team has the ability to make you feel at ease with all legal transactional work and take the strain out of certain situations as a business owner. Their attention to client well-being is second to none.’
Kernmandanten
Gift Real Estate
Heineken Breweries S.C
MSI Reproductive Choices
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
NETIS
Gesha Village Coffee Estate PLC
Etete Construction
East African Holdings
EPPAD Pharmaceuticals Inc
Ningbo Lehui International Engineering
Tis Abay International PLC
BGI Health Ethiopia
Ofgen Green Tech LLP
Avion IT Labs
Spectrum Cargo Service FZE
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Gift Real Estate, a renowned real estate company in Ethiopia, in a public-private-partnership (PPP) agreement with the government for a project estimated to be worth multimillion USD.
- Appealed and overturned a tax decision against Gesha Village Coffee Estate, a coffee producer and premium quality coffee exporter.
- Represented Tis Abay PLC, a mining company in Ethiopia in claim damages for contractual breaches and provided guidance for the settlement of the dispute.
Lidet Abebe Tizazu Law Office in cooperation with BonelliErede
Lidet Abebe Tizazu Law Office in cooperation with BonelliErede is proficient in commercial, corporate, employment, litigation and international arbitration matters. Managing partner Lidet Abebe Tizazu is well-versed in IP and competition, while Gianpiero Succi leads the private client team and specialises M&A and joint ventures. Mahlet Kassa also has commercial and M&A experience.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Daniele Gambirasio; Michele Saponaro
Referenzen
‘They are a very dedicated and professional team.’
‘Excellent service and the ability to advise.’
‘Mahlet Kassa has effectively advocated for our interests in dealings with government entities and private company partners, consistently achieving favourable outcomes and maintaining a high standard of professionalism.’
Kernmandanten
Financial Sector Deepening Africa
EssilorLuxottica S.A
Dow Chemicals
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted FSD Africa on the legal and corporate organisation of the Ethiopian Stock Exchange.