General Business Law
Ethiopia
15 years ranked
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Mesfin Tafesse
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Mesfin Tafesse is the principal attorney of MTA and has over 30 years of legal experience in the private, public, and civil society sectors in Ethiopia. Mr. Mesfin is a top rated attorney with deep knowledge of Ethiopian law and substantial experience representing multinational investors in sectors including M&A, power and energy, banking and finance, oil and gas and infrastructure.
Career
Before founding MTA, Mesfin Tafesse had served as a Commissioner at the Federal Civil Service Commission, External Relations and Mobilization Director at the Ministry of Capacity Building, Justice System Reform Program Co-director at the Ministry of Capacity Building, Head of the Civil Cases Department at the Ministry of Justice, Senior Prosecutor for Civil Matters at the Ministry of Justice and Judge/Senior Judge at Federal Public/Civil Service Commission.
Professional Memberships
• Ethiopian Lawyers’ Association
• Employment Law Alliance
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Chambers Global Guide
General Business Law - Ethiopia
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Strengths
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Mesfin Tafesse provides exceptional responsiveness, proactive communication and a tailored approach to our specific needs. He delivers high-quality service, ensuring that our objectives are met.
General Business LawChambers Global GuideMesfin Tafesse consistently offers practical, business-focused legal advice that supports our strategic vision, so that our decisions are both legally sound and commercially viable.
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