Ethiopia's Premier Corporate & FDI Law Firm.
Global Commerce, Local Authority.
Sophisticated, tech-enabled legal solutions protecting legacies and empowering futures. Serving FDI investors, HNWI, and Ethiopia's most ambitious enterprises.
Practice & Products
Bespoke legal solutions engineered for high-growth enterprises, market entrants, and legacy families in Ethiopia.
Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets
End-to-end counsel for M&A, ESX listings, fintech licensing, and FDI market entry strategies.
Explore →Litigation Hub
Aggressive commercial dispute resolution, arbitration, and construction law.
Explore →Compliance Hub
Integrated regulatory compliance for banking, NGOs, and high-risk sectors.
Explore →FDI & Market Entry
Your single point of contact with the Ethiopian Investment Commission.
Explore →Family & Succession
Wealth preservation, estate planning, and succession law for legacy families.
Explore →10+
Years Experience$2B+
Transactions Advised50+
Global Partner NetworkThe 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 Advocates LLP bridges that gap — combining deep Ethiopian jurisprudence, capital markets expertise, and technology-enabled delivery that matches the pace of global commerce.
Capital Markets
Ethiopian Securities Exchange advisory, IPO readiness, and governance audits.
Learn more →FinTech Sandbox
National Bank of Ethiopia regulatory sandbox navigation and digital finance licensing.
Learn more →Startups & VC
SAFE notes, ESOPs, and founder agreements engineered for high-growth companies.
Learn more →Compliance Shield
Former prosecutors who know how the government investigates — protecting you proactively.
Learn more →Legal Insights
Investment Incentive Guide
Calculate your tax entitlements, compare incentive scenarios, and navigate Ethiopia's new performance-based incentive framework — all in one place.
Launch Interactive Guide →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.