Capital Markets Lawyers for the ESX Era in Addis Ababa.
The Bell is About to Ring. Are You Listed?
Ethiopia's Securities
Exchange Is Open.
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is live. Companies that act now will define Ethiopia's capital markets for the next decade. Our CISI-certified team provides end-to-end capital markets legal services.
IPO Readiness
Full IPO readiness advisory: prospectus drafting, CMA filing, governance audits, and underwriter coordination. We prepare your board for the scrutiny of public markets.
Learn more →Securities Issuance
Structuring equity offerings, private placements, and debt instruments compliant with the Capital Markets Proclamation. From term sheets to closing.
Learn more →Board & Disclosure
Post-listing corporate governance, shareholder agreements, material disclosure obligations, and ongoing regulatory compliance with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
Learn more →Your ESX Partner
We act as your primary legal partner through the full ESX listing journey — from initial readiness assessment to trading day — ensuring your company meets every Capital Markets Authority requirement.
Our Readiness Package
1. The Governance Audit
We review your Board structure, audit committees, and shareholder agreements to ensure they meet CMA Listing Rules. We identify gaps in transparency and accountability before the regulators do.
2. The Prospectus
We draft the legal chapters of your prospectus, ensuring full disclosure and liability protection for directors. We work alongside your financial advisors to present a compelling yet compliant equity story.
3. Investor Relations
We structure your bylaws to handle minority shareholder rights and dividend policies required for public trading. We prepare you for the scrutiny of institutional investors.