General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Ethiopia
Band 1
Email address
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+251 14702868About
Provided by Aman & Partners LLP
Aman Assefa and Associates Law Office (AAA) is a full service law office engaged in providing legal advisory and representation to clients in Ethiopia. Since its inception in 2003, AAA has been reputed as a pioneer in corporate legal practice. Through its dependable and tailored services, it has become a preferred choice for number of clients. Our clients include both foreign and domestic investors, ranging from start-ups to prominent multinational corporations. The office's diverse and experienced team of lawyers provides expertise in a wide range of practice areas.
Aman Assefa & Associates is an alliance firm of Bowmans, an international legal practice based in South Africa.
Dependable . Diversified . Tailored
Working closely with different entities from across the world, has gained us years of experience in guiding clients through the legal and business environment of the country. Dependability is our hallmark. We strongly adhere to ethical practices organised to effectively protect the interests and benefits of our clients 20 years and counting. AAA is recognised for its unique and tailored legal solutions.
Main Areas of Practice:
Corporate & Commercial
Transaction Advisory
Privatisation & Liberalisation
Investment & Company Incorporation
Taxation
Employment
Projects & Project Finance
Public Private Partnership
Mining & Energy
Legal Due Diligence
Public Procurement
Competition
Banking & Insurance
Regulatory & Compliance
Litigation & Arbitration
Intellectual Property
Media
Chambers Review
Aman & Partners is a strong choice among both domestic and international clients for advice on corporate and commercial matters in Ethiopia. The firm houses lawyers able to advise on a range of matters, from banking and investment transactions to issues in the energy and mining industries. They have experience representing public and privately owned companies. The firm's corporate offering has been strengthened by its alliance with leading South African law firm Bowmans.
Work Highlights
- Aman & Partners advised Heineken on several legal issues in Ethiopia, including tax compliance and corporate advice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Aman & Partners has an experienced and diversified team."
"Aman & Partners provides an excellent legal service which is not only theory-based but also relates to the practical aspects of the business."
"The service from Aman & Partners is provided by lawyers with various specialties and expertise which makes the legal services helpful in solving problems from different dimensions."
"The team at Aman & Partners has an excellent depth of knowledge and experience."
"Aman & Partners has an experienced and diversified team."
"Aman & Partners provides an excellent legal service which is not only theory-based but also relates to the practical aspects of the business."
"The service from Aman & Partners is provided by lawyers with various specialties and expertise which makes the legal services helpful in solving problems from different dimensions."
"The team at Aman & Partners has an excellent depth of knowledge and experience."
Notable Practitioners
Aman Assefa is a well-known lawyer whose broad practice includes experience in M&A and associated private equity matters, as well as mandates involving public projects and infrastructure.
"Aman Assefa is detail-oriented and has good customer service. He is very responsive."
Bahakal Abate is an up-and-coming lawyer with experience in domestic and international investments, as well as regulatory matters arising in various sectors including telecommunications, M&A and tax.
"Bahakal Abate is an incredible support for our company. He is client-oriented and approaches things with a problem-solving mentality. He always adds more to the conversation, highlighting things we hadn't thought about."
"Bahakal brings a wealth of experience in providing pragmatic advice which is very important in navigating complex bureaucracy in Ethiopia."
Deborah Haddis is an increasingly prominent associate predominantly involved in corporate and commercial law, with recent experience in M&A, joint ventures and restructurings. She is equally capable of advising on domestic and cross-border matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Aman & Partners LLP
Ethiopia
Industries
Provided by Aman & Partners LLP
Agriculture and Agro Processing
Aviation
Construction and Real Estate
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Media and Entertainment
Mining and Energy
Telecommunications