Aman & Partners LLP, General Business Law

About

Provided by Aman & Partners LLP

Aman & Partners LLP is a full-service law office engaged in providing legal advisory and representation to clients in Ethiopia. Since its inception in 2003, Aman & Partners 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 & Partners 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. Aman & Partners 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

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Ethiopia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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. The team has 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.

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Work Highlights

Aman & Partners advised Visa CEMEA Holdings on regulatory issues related to its venture into payment system operator services in Ethiopia.

Strengths

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Aman & Partners provides an appropriately nuanced and risk-based approach to complex matters. It has a good understanding of our business.

General Business Law respondent
Global

Aman & Partners has broad and in-depth knowledge of the law within the country and beyond. It grasps issues quickly and offers comprehensive solutions.

General Business Law respondent
Global

Aman & Partners provides an appropriately nuanced and risk-based approach to complex matters. It has a good understanding of our business.

General Business Law respondent
Global

Aman & Partners has broad and in-depth knowledge of the law within the country and beyond. It grasps issues quickly and offers comprehensive solutions.

General Business Law respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Aman Assefa

Band 1

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 regulatory compliance, public projects and infrastructure.

Aman Assefa is an exceptional lawyer who is a beacon for the Ethiopian legal system.

He is a very consistently knowledgeable lawyer with strategic vision and finesse.

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Bahakal Abate

Band 2

Bahakal Abate is a lawyer with experience in domestic and international investments, as well as regulatory matters arising in various sectors including telecoms.

Bahakal Abate has an incredible understanding of our business. He is reliable and gives practical solutions.

Bahakal Abate is an outstanding lawyer with humbling courtesy and deep legal knowledge.

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Ermias Ayalew

Band 3

Ermias Ayalew advises clients on both contentious and regulatory matters in different areas, including tax and procurement law. He is also involved in complex tax disputes.

Ermias Ayalew is my go-to contact for litigation matters.

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Deborah Haddis

Up and Coming

Deborah Haddis is 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.

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Micael Sehul

Up and Coming

Micael Sehul's practice encompasses advice on cross-border corporate, banking and regulatory matters. He boasts particular expertise representing clients before regulatory authorities.

Micael Sehul gives sound legal advice, is very responsive and fully understands our business. He is able to break down complex matters, even to non-lawyers.

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