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Ethiopia's Premier Law Firm

Our Team

Ethiopia's only law firm founded by five former Federal Supreme Court and High Court judges. Bringing 114+ years of combined judicial experience to every client engagement.

22
Lawyers
30 Total Team
8
Former Judges
114+ Years on Bench
10
LL.M. Holders
2 PhD Candidates
5
Univ. Lecturers
3 Published Authors
Leadership

Founding Partners

Five former judges with 114+ years combined judicial experience at Ethiopia's highest courts

Ali Mohammed Ali
Founder and Managing Partner
32+ Years Experience

Ali Mohammed Ali

Founder and Managing Partner
Strategic Leadership
Former Presiding Judge, Federal Supreme Court Cassation Bench
Firm Strategy Key Relationships Major Matters
Amare Ashenafi
Founder and Deputy Managing Partner
18+ Years Experience

Amare Ashenafi

Founder and Deputy Managing Partner
Banking & Finance | Technology & Telecom | FDI
Former Court Manager, Federal Supreme Court (Rank of Supreme Court Judge)
Investment Law Corporate & M&A Commercial Arbitration
Almaw Wolie
Founder and Partner
28+ Years Experience

Almaw Wolie

Founder and Partner
Infrastructure & Construction | Energy
11+ Years Presiding Judge, Federal Supreme Court Cassation Division
Construction & PPP Energy Natural Resources
Alemu Korme
Founder and Partner
18+ Years Experience

Alemu Korme

Founder and Partner
Tax & Customs | Competition
Former Judge + Ethiopian Federal Revenue Authority Expert
Tax Advisory Competition Law Merger Control
Ashenafi Yirga Nigatu
Founder and Partner
18+ Years Experience

Ashenafi Yirga Nigatu

Founder and Partner
Commercial Disputes | IP
Former Presiding Judge, Federal High Court
Litigation IP & Technology Arbitration
Excellence

Team Credentials

Exceptional qualifications that set us apart in the Ethiopian legal market

10
LL.M. Holders
Advanced degrees from leading universities
2
PhD Candidates
Doctoral research in specialized fields
10+
Published Works
Legal treatises, books, and articles
5
Univ. Lecturers
Active teaching at law faculties
5
Languages
English, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Arabic
114+
Years on Bench
Combined judicial experience
Legal Team

Associates & Staff

Experienced practitioners combining academic excellence with practical expertise

Senior Associates

Seasoned practitioners with 10+ years of specialized experience

Mohammed Ahmed Idris

Mohammed Ahmed Idris

Senior Associate
30+ Years
1994 Constituent Assembly | Federal Judicial Council
Gashaw Ayalew Demeke

Gashaw Ayalew Demeke

Senior Associate
21+ Years
8+ Years Judicial & Prosecutorial Service
Andarge Kassie Shumye

Andarge Kassie Shumye

Senior Associate
20+ Years
5 Published Legal Books | Legal TV Host Since 2017
Animaw Demis Ejigu

Animaw Demis Ejigu

Senior Associate
14+ Years
Former Associate Dean | Federal Courts Licensed
Mesfin Beyene Abrha

Mesfin Beyene Abrha

Senior Associate
13+ Years
Oslo Human Rights Center Scholar | 8+ Publications
Asrat Mamuye

Asrat Mamuye

Senior Associate
12+ Years
12+ Years Federal Supreme Court & Constitutional Inquiry | Certified Mediator
Serkalem Eshetie

Serkalem Eshetie

Senior Associate
12+ Years
Former Ministry of Justice | Haramaya Law Review Editor
Wudeneh Melkamu

Wudeneh Melkamu

Senior Associate
12+ Years
Former Tech Startup Head of Legal | Gov't Digital Council
Hassen Mama Muse

Hassen Mama Muse

Senior Associate
11+ Years
Lead Counsel for 7 Major Companies | Harvard Certified
Genet Mekonnen Woldeyes

Genet Mekonnen Woldeyes

Senior Associate
10+ Years
10+ Years Federal Government Representation
KW

Kokebe Wolde Jemaneh

Senior Associate
20+ Years
Asst. Professor AAU | Managing Editor, Journal of Ethiopian Law

Associates

Rising legal talent with focused expertise

Hanna Yohannes

Hanna Yohannes

Associate
6+ Years
First Chair on Injunctions | NGO Law Expert
Kalkidan Tefera

Kalkidan Tefera

Associate
5+ Years
Former Federal High Court Assistant Judge
Linora Mohammed

Linora Mohammed

Associate
5+ Years
University Lecturer | Graduated with Distinction
Hanamariyam Getnet Asmare

Hanamariyam Getnet Asmare

Associate and Litigation Manager
5+ Years
Former Regional Court Judge | LL.M. Business Law
Nigist Birhanu

Nigist Birhanu

Junior Associate
CGPA 3.85 | U.S. Embassy Microscholarship
Tsegaye Desalegn

Tsegaye Desalegn

Junior Associate
CGPA 3.87 | Thesis on Drones in Int'l Law (A+)

Professional Staff

The operational backbone powering our client service

Alebachew Tiruneh Adugna

Alebachew Tiruneh Adugna

HR & Research Coordinator
MA Federal Studies | Former University Lecturer
Kenean Hailu Gebru

Kenean Hailu Gebru

Finance & Administration
Dual Degrees in Finance & IT
Surafel Ayele

Surafel Ayele

Assistant Lawyer | Paralegal
Legal Research & Client Advisory Support
Aboneh Mengesha

Aboneh Mengesha

Assistant Lawyer | Paralegal
LL.B. Graduate | Legal Research & Paralegal Support
Shewaye Ayele Balcha

Shewaye Ayele Balcha

Receptionist & Legal Assistant
Client Relations & Front Office Management
Mekdes Fikadu

Mekdes Fikadu

Senior Accountant
10+ Years
MBA Accounting & Finance | IFRS Certified | 10+ Years
Gezahegn Jonny

Gezahegn Jonny

Finance Assistant
Finance Support | Studying Marketing & Sales
Azazy Abate

Azazy Abate

Office Assistant
Administrative & Office Coordination
Lemlem Tafese

Lemlem Tafese

Office Assistant
5+ Years
5+ Years Facility Management

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