We specialize in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts to ensure your legal and business interests are robustly protected.
Contract Drafting and Review
- Drafting contracts in compliance with Ethiopian contract law principles
- Reviewing and vetting contracts for legality, clarity, and enforceability
- Drafting and customizing standard-form agreements for commercial use
- Advising on formation requirements, including consent, object, and cause under Book V of the Civil Code
- Preparing bilingual contracts (Amharic-English) to ensure enforceability before Ethiopian courts
Contract Negotiation and Advisory
- Advising on negotiation strategies and risk mitigation in contract terms
- Assisting in cross-border contract negotiations in compliance with Ethiopian private international law
- Providing legal opinions on contract interpretation and performance obligations
- Advising on force majeure, hardship, and contract revision under Ethiopian law
Specialized Contracts
- Drafting and reviewing construction contracts, sales contracts, service agreements, lease agreements, and employment contracts
- Advising on public contracts and government procurement compliance
- Preparing franchise, distribution, agency, and licensing agreements
- Drafting “promise of sale” agreements and other preliminary contractual instruments
Dispute Resolution and Enforcement
- Representing clients in breach of contract claims before Ethiopian courts and arbitration tribunals
- Filing and defending contractual claims, including specific performance and rescission
- Enforcing foreign and domestic contractual judgments and arbitral awards
- Advising on pre-litigation remedies, including notices of default and termination
Compliance and Legal Risk Management
- Advising on legal capacity, representation, and validity of contract signatories
- Ensuring contracts comply with sector-specific regulatory requirements
- Preparing legal checklists and compliance audits for contract portfolios
- Assisting in notarization and authentication of contracts for domestic and international use