Aman & Partners
Aman & Partners is a law firm in Ethiopia which was founded in 2003 and is led by managing partner Aman Assefa. The firm is based in Addis Ababa and is an alliance member of Bowmans. The firm has specializations in financial and corporate matters. It represents companies and shareholders in banking and M&A related transactions.
Highlights
The firm is providing legal services (separately) to the three developers who have been awarded project sites in relation to the Distributed Renewable Energy-Agriculture Modalities (DREAM) project that is being implemented in Ethiopia.
The firm assisted Sand Tech Holding in a multiple array of matters including setting up and licensing of an Ethiopian subsidiary, regulatory matters specifically with respect to a reward-scheme for enrolled pupils which we flagged would face inevitable regulated Lottery administration related concerns and taxation compliance related issues.
Key clients
Canal Plus, Erricson, Gebeya, Nestle, and Visa.
"They are knowledgeable, professional, agile, or cooperative. They also have a reasonable cost.” - M&A Client
" They are very professional, reliable, and charge us a reasonable fee.” - M&A Client
“They are very professional with a great knowledge of business and law.” - M&A Client
"Responsiveness, Excellent documentation and Resourcefulness.” - Project development Client
“Local legal advice.” - Restructuring Client
“He is an excellent transaction lawyer.” - Bahakal Yimer Abate
“He is an excellent all-around corporate lawyer.” - Bahakal Yimer Abate
“He is an excellent transaction lawyer. He has a good knowledge of the business – overall, he is a reliable lawyer." - Bahakal Yimer Abate
“Has good experience and knowledge of the local way of doing business. Engages other lawyers when specific expertise is required." - Bahakal Yimer Abate
“Resourcefulness, excellent communication, and drafting.” - MICAEL SEHUL
Mehrteab & Getu Advocates
Mehrteab & Getu Advocates is an Ethiopian law firm located in Addis Ababa. The firm, founded over 20 years ago is led by managing partner Mehrteab Leul, is a member of DLA Piper Africa. The firm’s specialization in financial and corporate is largely focused on M&A work, where the team has acted for both buyers and sellers. It also has experience working on financial matters, specifically sovereign debt issuances and project financing matters.
Highlights
The firm provided legal advisory services to Gebr Heinemann SE & Co in negotiating a strategic partnership agreement with the Ethiopian Tourist Trading Enterprise.
The firm has been advising the National Bank of Canada in relation to the $100 Million syndicate financing to Allied Gold, a parent company of Kurmuk Gold Mine.
Key clients
BWP Data Canter and Cloud Services, Gebr Heinemann SE & Co, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing, Kuramo Capital Management, and Wheaton Precious Metals International.
Testimonials
“Ontime support and feedback, a regular follow-up.”- Banking and finance Client
“They provided an innovative solution and were able to help us with the implementation.” - Banking and finance Client
“Professionalism, punctuality, and quality of services.”- M&A Client
“Full dedication and support not only on the legal side of the project. Holistic approach.” - Project development Client
“High understanding or what matters to the client and how to deal with this in the unknown Ethiopian environment. The support is on the legal side, but also beyond this very helpful.” - Project development Client
“Professionalism and efficiency.” - Getu Shiferaw
“Getu has extensive M&A legal experience within Ethiopia and has also proven himself to be very capable of working in cross-border transactions involving lawyers from other jurisdictions.” - Getu Shiferaw
“All areas of legal knowledge and activity.” - Getu Shiferaw
“All legal work and consulting advice.” - Getu Shiferaw
“Open, punctual and good quality in providing legal services.” - Getu Shiferaw
“Good listener, available, understanding.” - Getu Shiferaw
“Understanding of client's needs, good network and straight forward approach." - Mehrteab Leul
“High understanding and dedication about the client, the other party and the topic, making sure to create a common understanding and phrasing it in suitable contract terms.” - Mehrteab Leul
Mesfin Tafesse & Associates
Mesfin Tafesse & Associates is led by Mesfin Tafesse and is based in Addis Adaba.
Focusses/specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on renewables projects, loans and acquisitions.
Key clients
Key clients include Mastercard Foundation, World Bank Group, Fortescue Future Industries, MTN Group, Deloitte, Citi Bank, Zoscales Partners, Veris Investments and Financial Sector Deepening Africa.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Private equity
“Mesfin is very thorough and responsive. Super-professional. Stands out as the best law firm in Ethiopia.”
Tameru Wondm Agegnehu
Tameru Wondm Agegnehu has one office in Addis Adaba. Since 2017 it has worked in cooperation with international law firm BonelliErede.
Focusses/specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on M&A and project-related work.
