Real Estate & Title Verification Lawyers in Addis Ababa.
Expert guidance on Land Lease Rights and Real Estate Development.
All Land Is State-Owned.
Your Rights Are Not.
In Ethiopia, investors don't buy land — they buy lease rights. Understanding the Urban Land Lease Holding Proclamation is critical to securing your investment. We verify every title before you sign.
Lease Verification
Comprehensive title history checks before any lease transfer — verifying for liens, court injunctions, pending litigation, and third-party claims that could invalidate your rights.
Learn more →Investment Vehicles
Structuring land acquisitions through compliant investment vehicles under the Investment Regulation. We coordinate with our FDI advisory team for full foreign-buyer structuring.
Learn more →Registration & Compliance
Drafting lease transfer agreements, registering rights with municipal authorities, and ensuring full compliance with federal and regional land regulations for commercial developers.
Learn more →Diaspora & Foreign Buyers
Ethiopia's unique land tenure system creates significant legal risk for uninformed buyers. We provide diaspora investors and foreign commercial developers with the title certainty needed to move forward with confidence.
Real Estate Services
1. Lease Transfers
Drafting and registering sales contracts for buildings and lease rights. We ensure all capital gains taxes and transfer fees are calculated correctly.
2. Construction Permits
Assisting developers in obtaining building permits and occupancy certificates. We resolve zoning disputes with municipal authorities.
3. Commercial Leases
Drafting long-term commercial lease agreements for office parks, malls, and industrial zones, protecting landlords and anchor tenants.