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  • Partner firm

MALO LAWFIRM L.L.P

Trusted legal partners

Addis Ababa · Ethiopia · Established 2000

Overview

About the firm

Founded by Mekonnen Shiferaw, MALO Law Firm LLP (“MALO”) is a leading Ethiopian legal practice recognized for its reliability and high-quality services to both local and international clients. With over two decades of experience, MALO specializes in corporate and investment law, providing strategic counsel across sectors such as finance, labor and employment, immigration, nonprofit organization representation, and mining and energy. The firm has recently expanded into independent legal advisory services for the Ethiopian securities listing framework, reflecting its progressive vision and commitment to supporting the nation’s evolving capital market. Backed by deep legal expertise and strong commercial insight, MALO delivers tailored, practical, and results-driven solutions, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

At a glance

Home market
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
Established
2000
Office
Mexico Square, Awash Tower, 14th Floor Tel - +251911201772 Po.Box - 15082 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Clients
Entrepreneurs & Investors, Private Individuals & Family Businesses, Large, Listed and Global Companies, Social & Public Enterprises

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

Services and markets

What the firm is admitted for

Position details for this firm are being completed. Send your requirement and WONE Global will confirm the named lead before any work begins.

Also offered by the firm directly

These services are engaged directly with the firm and are not WONE Global positions.

Areas of practice

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • LAW
  • Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
  • Corporate Governance
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Litigation (Civil, Commercial, Criminal)
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Domestic Arbitration
  • International Arbitration
  • Mediation & ADR
  • Corporate Compliance & Risk
  • Regulatory & Compliance
  • Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC)
  • Data Protection & Privacy (GDPR, etc.)
  • Environmental & ESG Legal Advisory
  • Employment Law Advisory
  • Employment & Labour
  • Workforce Restructuring
  • Employment Disputes & Tribunals
  • Industrial Relations
  • Corporate Investigations
  • White Collar Crime & Investigations
  • Fraud & Asset Tracing
  • Defence & Prosecution
  • Property Transactions & Leasing
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Construction Contracts & Disputes
  • Land Use & Development Law
  • RERA & Regulatory
  • Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents
  • Intellectual Property (IP)
  • IP Licensing & Commercialization
  • IP Litigation
  • Design & Trade Secrets
  • Project & Infrastructure Finance
  • Banking & Finance
  • Debt Recovery
  • Financial Services Regulation
  • Securitization & Structured Finance
  • Insolvency Proceedings
  • Insolvency & Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Advisory
  • Restructuring & Debt Resolution
  • IBC Litigation & NCLT/NCLAT
  • Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Adoption)
  • Private Client & Family Law
  • Wills, Estates & Trusts
  • Private Wealth Structuring
  • Matrimonial & Inheritance Disputes
  • International Trade Compliance
  • Trade & Customs
  • Import/Export Regulations
  • Tariffs & Sanctions Advisory
  • Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Measures
  • Claims & Disputes
  • Insurance & Reinsurance
  • Regulatory Advisory
  • Policy Drafting & Compliance
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Public Policy & Government Affairs
  • Government Relations
  • Regulatory Impact Analysis
  • Corporate Tax Advisory
  • Direct Tax
  • TAX
  • International Taxation
  • Personal/Expat Tax
  • HNW/UHNWI Tax Structuring
  • GST/VAT Compliance & Advisory
  • Indirect Tax
  • Customs & Excise
  • Cross-Border Indirect Tax Planning
  • Excise & Customs Disputes
  • TP Documentation & Compliance
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Economic Benchmarking
  • APA & MAP Support
  • Tax Appeals & Representation
  • Tax Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Advance Rulings & Legal Opinions
  • Corporate Tax Returns
  • Tax Compliance & Filings
  • Individual/Trust Filings
  • Withholding Tax Advisory
  • ESG Disclosures & Tax Assurance
  • ESG & Sustainability Reporting (Tax)
  • Carbon Accounting & Taxation
  • IFRS & Local GAAP Reporting
  • Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • ACCOUNTING
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll & Accounting Outsourcing
  • Inventory Accounting & Reconciliation
  • Fixed Assets & Depreciation Accounting
  • Management Accounting & Reporting
  • Cost Accounting & Analysis
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
  • Virtual CFO Services
  • ROC Filings
  • Statutory Compliance (Accounting)
  • Company Secretarial
  • Statutory Registers & Minutes
  • Billing & Receivables Management
  • Accounts Receivable/Payable
  • Payables & Vendor Management
  • Company Audits
  • Statutory & Regulatory Audits
  • AUDIT AND ASSURANCE
  • Bank Audits
  • Government/PSU Audits
  • Risk-Based Internal Audits
  • Internal Audits
  • Process & Controls Audit
  • Fraud Detection
  • Forensic Audits
  • Investigative Audit
  • Financial Due Diligence
  • Due Diligence Audits
  • Transaction/Acquisition Audits
  • Information Systems Audit
  • IT & Systems Audit
  • Cybersecurity Audit
  • Cost & Efficiency Audits
  • Performance & Operational Audits
  • Operations/Process Audits
  • Business Growth & Expansion Strategy
  • Strategy & Transformation
  • BUSINESS ADVISORY
  • Market Entry & Internationalization
  • Turnaround & Post-Merger Integration
  • M&A Advisory & Deal Structuring
  • Transaction & Financial Advisory
  • Financial & Tax Due Diligence
  • Business Valuation Services
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Risk, Governance & Compliance
  • Corporate Governance Advisory
  • Compliance Systems & Audits
  • ESG Strategy & Frameworks
  • ESG & Sustainability Consulting
  • Green Finance Advisory
  • Climate Risk & Impact Advisory
  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Digital & Technology Advisory
  • ERP/CRM Implementation
  • Cyber Risk & Tech Due Diligence
  • Organizational Design & Restructuring
  • People & Leadership Advisory
  • Leadership & Executive Coaching
  • Talent Strategy & Performance Advisory
  • Process Optimization
  • Operational Improvement
  • Cost Reduction
  • Lean Management
  • Succession Planning & Transition
  • Family Business & Succession
  • Family Governance Advisory
  • Conflict Management
  • Startup Scaling & Mentoring
  • Startup & Innovation Advisory
  • Fundraising Strategy
  • Productization & Commercial Strategy
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Restructuring & Insolvency Advisory
  • Debt Resolution
  • Turnaround Strategy
  • Legal

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Thought leadership

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Credentials

Regulation and standing

Established
  • 2000

Credentials are confirmed by WONE Global at admission; details will appear here when the firm publishes them.

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Contact

Work with MALO LAWFIRM L.L.P

Send your requirement to WONE Global, naming the firm if you wish. WONE Global confirms the firm can act and names your lead; you agree scope and fees directly with the firm.

  1. Within 1 working dayWONE Global acknowledges your requirement and confirms what is involved.
  2. Within 3 working daysMALO LAWFIRM L.L.P runs its conflict check and WONE Global confirms your named lead.
  3. Within 5 working daysYou receive a scope and fee estimate and agree it directly with MALO LAWFIRM L.L.P before any work begins.

Your consent comes first: WONE Global shares your requirement with MALO LAWFIRM L.L.P only after telling you who it is, so the firm can check for conflicts. Nothing is published. Privacy

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