Ethiopia's M&A Law Firm. Closing Every Deal.
Rigorous due diligence and deal structuring for buyers and sellers.
Deal Execution,
Ethiopian Precision.
Cross-border M&A in Ethiopia requires navigating the Investment Regulation, the Trade Competition Authority, and sector-specific licensing. We manage every variable to protect your capital.
Legal & Regulatory
Comprehensive legal due diligence across corporate records, land title, labor obligations, tax liabilities, and pending litigation. Structured for international buyer standards.
Learn more →SPA & Closing
Share purchase agreements (SPA), asset purchase agreements, and blended structures tailored for Ethiopian and foreign buyer/seller dynamics. Full closing support.
Learn more →Trade Competition
Regulatory clearance filings with the Trade Competition and Consumer Protection Authority. We manage notification timelines and defend merger approvals.
Learn more →Protecting Your Capital
Our M&A team includes specialists in FDI structuring, competition law, and Ethiopian corporate law — providing end-to-end deal execution for international acquirers and sellers entering or exiting the Ethiopian market.
M&A Services
1. Due Diligence
Comprehensive legal audits focusing on:
- Corporate Governance: Validating share registers.
- Assets: Verifying land title deeds and IP.
- Liabilities: Uncovering hidden tax debts.
2. Transaction Structuring
Share Purchase Agreements (SPA): Drafting precise agreements with indemnity clauses and escrow arrangements.
Shareholders' Agreements: Defining rights of minority and majority shareholders post-acquisition.
3. Regulatory Clearance
We handle mandatory merger notifications to the TCCPA and facilitate share transfers at the Ministry of Trade. We ensure your deal doesn't get stuck in bureaucratic limbo.