The Wisdom of Authority

Ethiopian Jurisprudence
meets Global Commerce.

Sophisticated, tech-enabled legal solutions protecting legacies and empowering futures. Serving FDI investors, HNWI, and Ethiopia's most ambitious enterprises.

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✓ Federal Advocacy License
✓ CISI Certified Capital Markets
✓ Ethiopian Securities Exchange Advisors
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What We Do

Practice & Products

Bespoke legal solutions engineered for high-growth enterprises, market entrants, and legacy families in Ethiopia.

Pillar I

Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets

End-to-end counsel for M&A, ESX listings, fintech licensing, and FDI market entry strategies.

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Pillar II

Litigation Hub

Aggressive commercial dispute resolution, arbitration, and construction law.

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Pillar III

Compliance Hub

Integrated regulatory compliance for banking, NGOs, and high-risk sectors.

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Specialist

FDI & Market Entry

Your single point of contact with the Ethiopian Investment Commission.

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HNWI

Family & Succession

Wealth preservation, estate planning, and succession law for legacy families.

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10+

Years Experience

$2B+

Transactions Advised

50+

Global Partner Network
Why Sheba LLP

The Bridge Between Wisdom and Execution.

Ethiopia's economic landscape is shifting rapidly. The new Commercial Code (2021) and Investment Regulation (2020) have liberalised sectors previously closed to foreign capital. The gap between legal theory and administrative reality remains wide.

Sheba LLP bridges that gap — combining deep Ethiopian jurisprudence, capital markets expertise, and technology-enabled delivery that matches the pace of global commerce.

✓ Former Public Prosecutors
✓ Tech-Enabled Delivery
✓ Obama & Mandela Fellows
✓ CISI Capital Markets Certified
Meet the Partners
ESX-Ready

Capital Markets

Ethiopian Securities Exchange advisory, IPO readiness, and governance audits.

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NBE Licensed

FinTech Sandbox

National Bank of Ethiopia regulatory sandbox navigation and digital finance licensing.

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Boutique Speed

Startups & VC

SAFE notes, ESOPs, and founder agreements engineered for high-growth companies.

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360° View

Compliance Shield

Former prosecutors who know how the government investigates — protecting you proactively.

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Intelligence

Legal Insights

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Corporate & Investment

The 2025–26 ESX Listing Guide: Is Your PLC Ready?

By Michael Tekie

The 10-point governance checklist every CEO needs before approaching a broker for the Ethiopian Securities Exchange.

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Banking & Litigation

Automating Foreclosure: Cutting NPL Recovery Time

By Tesfaye Gebrehiwot

Why manual drafting is killing bank balance sheets, and how automated legal workflows are changing recovery outcomes.

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Regional Compliance

Land Rights and FDI Investment: The New Directive

By Hermon Tesfay

Navigating the new directive on lease renewals and construction permits for large-scale infrastructure projects.

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Ready to Start?

Your legal infrastructure is the foundation of everything.

Whether you're structuring your first Ethiopian investment or protecting a decade-old legacy, our partners are ready to meet you.

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