Mining & Exploration License Attorneys in Ethiopia.
Legal counsel for Mining, Energy, and Large-Scale Infrastructure.
Mining Rights,
Investor Returns.
Ethiopia's extractive sector offers significant opportunity — and significant regulatory complexity. We guide foreign extraction companies through the full licensing lifecycle, from reconnaissance to production sharing.
Full Lifecycle
Reconnaissance permits → Exploration licenses → Large-scale mining concessions from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. We manage EIA compliance and community negotiations.
Learn more →IPP Advisory
Advisory for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) on land lease rights, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and regulatory approvals for solar, wind, and hydroelectric projects.
Learn more →CDAs & Social License
Negotiating Community Development Agreements (CDAs) and compensation frameworks for land displacement — the critical 'social license to operate' that determines project viability.
Learn more →Production Sharing
We structure Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) that protect investor returns while meeting government revenue-sharing requirements — balancing Ethiopian national interest with international investor standards.
Sector Services
1. Licensing & Concessions
Securing exploration and large-scale mining licenses. We conduct due diligence on existing tenements and handle renewals.
2. Energy & PPAs
Advising Independent Power Producers (IPPs) on negotiations with Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP). We structure bankable PPAs for solar, wind, and hydro projects.
3. ESG Compliance
Ensuring compliance with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) laws and international ESG standards to satisfy lenders and shareholders.