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MALO Law Firm LLP

Trusted Legal Partners

Addis Ababa · Ethiopia · Established 2004

Overview

About the firm

MALO Law Firm LLP is an Ethiopian law firm founded by Mekonnen Shiferaw, providing high-quality legal advisory and representation services to local and international clients. With more than two decades of legal and judicial experience, the firm combines in-depth knowledge of Ethiopian law with commercial understanding to deliver practical and results-oriented legal solutions.

The firm advises businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, multinational corporations and non-profit organisations on corporate and commercial law, investment law, regulatory compliance, banking and finance, employment, immigration, mining and energy, construction and dispute resolution.

MALO Law Firm also provides independent legal advisory services relating to Ethiopia's securities listing framework and emerging capital market, assisting businesses with regulatory requirements, securities registration and compliance.

With expertise across multiple industries and a strong commitment to professionalism, integrity and client service, MALO Law Firm aims to support businesses navigating Ethiopia's legal and commercial environment while facilitating cross-border collaboration and international investment.

At a glance

Home market
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
Named professionals
1
Established
2004
Office
Mexico Square, Awash Tower, 14th Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Clients
Entrepreneurs & Investors

Who does what. WONE Global finds and coordinates; MALO Law Firm LLP gives the advice under its own licence and invoices you directly. How responsibility works

Services and markets

What the firm is admitted for

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Also offered by the firm directly

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Areas of practice

  • LAW

Particular expertise

Corporate and Commercial Advisory, Foreign Investment and Investment Licensing, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and Securities Regulation, Securities Registration, Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Employment and Labour Law, Mining and Energy, Construction and Infrastructure, Immigration and International Business Advisory.

Industries

People

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Portrait of Mekonnen Shiferaw

Mekonnen Shiferaw

Managing Partner · MALO Law Firm LLP

Addis Ababa

Leads: Legal & Contracting · Employment, Payroll & Mobility · Transactions & Deals

Thought leadership

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Credentials

Regulation and standing

Established
  • 2004
Languages spoken by its professionals
  • English
  • French
  • Arabic

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