We specialize in providing strategic legal guidance and operational support to non- profits and international organizations operating in Ethiopia. Our team works closely with NGOs, development agencies, and community-based initiatives to enhance impact, ensure compliance with Ethiopian laws and relevant international standards, and drive sustainable growth. Whether you’re navigating cross-border regulations, improving donor engagement, or scaling your programs, we’re committed to being a trusted partner in your mission for change.

Our service includes

• Assisting with registration of NGOs before the Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO)
• Assistance in obtaining all the necessary permits and licenses for NGO operations
• Assisting in merger, division, conversion and dissolution of NGOs
• Advising on the legal and regulatory framework surrounding nonprofit and charitable organizations
• Advising on employment relations, and taxation issues pertaining to NGOs
• Review and advisory services for NGO’s handbooks, work rules, manuals and internal policies in light of Ethiopian laws
• General legal advisory services, including the preparation of tailored legal memoranda and legal opinions
• Drafting and reviewing wide range of contractual agreements
• Support in the preparation and review of project agreements, MOUs and partnership agreements
• Legal representation and litigation services before courts and ADR institutions