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  • Excellence in legal counseling,

    legal research and litigation

  • Quick, efficient &

    reliable legal service

  • Experience in navigating the

    Ethiopian investment terrain

Why choose us

Expertise in diverse areas of law

Experience excellence at SKY Advocacy Services LLP, your premier destination in Addis Ababa. Our distinguished firm is the brainchild of dynamic and highly skilled legal professionals, renowned for their expertise in Ethiopian investment and business law. We are committed to delivering unparalleled consultancy and litigation services to both local and international investors. As a proud member of prestigious global Law Firm Alliances , we bring a world-class touch to every legal solution we provide.

  • Practice Areas

    Intellectual Property Law

    Intellectual property law protects creations of the human mind. It grants creators exclusive rights over their inventions, artistic works, and brands. This legal framework aims to foster innovation by balancing reward for creators with public access.

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    Intellectual Property Law

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    Litigation and Arbitration Services

    Resolving complex commercial disputes through strategic litigation in court.
    Offering efficient arbitration as a private, binding alternative to trial.
    Protecting your business interests with seasoned advocacy in either forum.

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    Litigation and Arbitration Services

  • Practice Areas

    Law of Civil Society Organizations

    Civil society organizations operate as legally recognized entities, separate from their members. This legal framework grants them the capacity to own property, enter contracts, and sue or be sued in their own name. It establishes clear governance structures, rights, and responsibilities for these groups.

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    Law of Civil Society Organizations

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    Labor and Employment Law

    Resolving workplace conflicts and ensuring legal compliance. We protect both employer interests and employee rights. From hiring to separation, we guide you through the entire employment relationship.

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    Labor and Employment Law

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    Banking and Insurance Law

    Banking and Insurance Law governs the regulation of financial institutions and their products. It ensures stability and consumer protection within these critical sectors. The field covers compliance, risk management, and the complex rules for transactions and policies.

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    Banking and Insurance Law

  • Practice Areas

    Due diligence, Merger and Acquisition

    Scrutinizing a target's every detail through due diligence. To then strategically join forces via merger or acquisition. Ultimately aiming to create amplified value beyond the sum of its parts.

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    Due diligence, Merger and Acquisition

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    Commercial Law

    Commercial law governs the rights and conduct of businesses and commercial transactions. It provides the legal framework for everything from forming a company to negotiating contracts and selling goods. This body of law ensures the orderly and fair operation of commerce.

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    Commercial Law

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    Investment Law

    Investment Law governs the rules and protections for investing capital into assets or businesses. It covers regulations for securities, mergers, and foreign direct investment. Its core purpose is to balance investor rights with public interest, fostering a stable and attractive market.

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    Investment Law

    Meet SKY Attorneys

    Samuel Teshale

    (PHD)

    Samuel Teshale Derbe obtained his PhD from the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Dr. Derbe served as legal advisor for Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) in Kenya, South Sudan, Republic of Sudan, Ethiopia and Ghana. Dr. Derbe’s legal practice extends to both commercial and non-profit Law. He has counseled foreign investment firms on shareholders’ agreements, agency contracts, property purchase contract, securities registration, company guarantees, and labor law. Some of his clients included: Salini Costruttori, Oracle Systems, Cisco Systems, Inc., and Medtech Ethiopia, and Kingdom (Linen) PLC.Dr. Derbe also worked as head of NGOs and Churches department in Tadesse Kiros Law Firm, Ethiopia. Some of the NGOs and churches he represented include: Buckner International (USA),Menschen Für Menschen (Germany),Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (USA),Family Search International USA), Operation Smile (Ethiopia).

    Yitagessu Nigussie

    (LLB, LLM)

    Yitagessu received his LL.B from Bahir Dar University and his LL.M in business law from Addis Ababa University. He started his legal practice as a public prosecutor. He then joined Emergency Relief Transport Enterprise as an Insurance Lawyer. In addition to providing legal services on business law matters, Yitagessu also facilitates administrative, taxation, and licensing processes at Ethiopian Investment Commission, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Land Administration and other relevant government offices. He has also considerable experience and expertise on Ethiopian Labor Law as he has represented numerous clients in labor litigations and negotiations.

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