Our firm provides legal counsel on all stages of construction projects, from contract negotiation and project financing to dispute resolution and claims management.
Contract Drafting and Advisory
- Drafting and reviewing construction contracts, including FIDIC-based contracts adapted to Ethiopian law
- Advising on contractor and subcontractor agreements
- Preparing joint venture agreements for construction projects
- Drafting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts
- Providing legal opinions on contract interpretation and risk allocation
Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
- Advising on construction industry licensing requirements with the Ethiopian Construction Authority
- Assisting with registration of local and foreign contractors and consultants
- Ensuring compliance with environmental, labor, and safety regulations
- Advising on government and public procurement laws and bidding processes
Dispute Resolution
- Representing clients in construction-related litigation and arbitration
- Handling disputes related to delay, defects, variations, and payment claims
- Enforcing and defending against performance guarantees and advance payment guarantees
- Filing claims and defenses before arbitration tribunals, courts, and regulatory bodies
- Advising on dispute adjudication boards (DAB) procedures under FIDIC contracts
Project Support and Risk Management
- Performing legal due diligence on construction projects
- Advising on land acquisition and expropriation matters
- Advising on insurance and indemnity requirements in construction contracts
- Preparing legal compliance checklists for large-scale infrastructure and private developments