Leading Associates

Firms To Watch: Leading firms

Dadimos & Partners‘ practice encompasses cross-border M&A, international arbitration, competition, and non-profit law. The firm is led by former Ethiopian federal high court judge, Dadimos Haile.
At Mekdes Mezgebu Law Office, the team has extensive expertise in infrastructure and investment matters, as well as PPPs. Mekdes Mezgebu is the firm's key contact.

Leading firms in Ethiopia

Aman & Partners Legal Service LLP

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.

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.

Praxisleiter:

Gianpiero Succi; Mahlet Kassa; Lidet Abebe Tizazu


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.