Global Guide 2026 : Ethiopia
Ranked Individual
Provided by DABLO Law Firm LLP
DABLO Law Firm LLP is a premier full-service Ethiopian law firm and the exclusive Ethiopian member of LEX Africa, a Band‑1 Pan‑African legal alliance spanning 30 countries, enabling the firm to deliver seamless cross‑border legal services and enhanced regional capabilities.
The Firm is recognised for dynamic advocacy, multi-sectoral expertise, and deep integration into Ethiopia’s rapidly evolving legal and economic environment.DABLO stands among the most respected firms in Ethiopia, consistently delivering high‑calibre, commercially oriented legal solutions to domestic, regional, and multinational clients.
DABLO is highly ranked Legal 500 EMEA 2023,2024,2025 as a leading law firm in Ethiopia and IFLR 2025 Financial and Corporate Category and was shortlisted for the Chambers Africa Awards 2025 – Ethiopia Law Firm of the Year.
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DABLO Law Firm specialises in trade and investment as well as advising on corporate transactions and dispute resolution. The law firm serves a wide range of clients, from multinational corporations to tech start-ups. The team aids clients with M&A matters and tax issues, and can also offer expertise in intellectual property and project finance.
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DABLO Law Firm advised YA Real Estate on the USD22 million share acquisition of a real estate company.
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The team at DABLO has consistently demonstrated a solid capacity to manage complex and sophisticated legal matters with precision and confidence.
The lawyers at DABLO Law Firm are very flexible and they go the extra mile to support the client.
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Dawit Kidane Tefera has earned a solid reputation for representing corporate and individual clients in various industries, such as real estate, construction, healthcare and entertainment. He provides expertise in handling regulatory issues, construction-related disputes, share acquisitions and licensing matters.
Dawit Kidane is extremely responsive and knowledgeable.
Dawit Kidane Tefera is very knowledgeable and understands our business. He thinks outside the box to come up with creative solutions for his clients.
Head of General Business Law
Provided by DABLO Law Firm LLP
Addisu Hailegebriel
Head of Department
Bruk Geremew
Head of Department
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