Banking and finance

At Mizan Advocates LLP

We provide the legal backbone for a new era of Ethiopian finance. As the nation transitions to a market-driven economy— marked by landmark foreign exchange reforms and the launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX)—businesses require more than just legal advice; they need strategic foresight. We provide legal counsel to financial institutions, borrowers, and lenders. Our expertise ensures that financial transactions are structured securely and comply with evolving banking regulations. As the banking industry is the backbone of the economy, providing a specialized legal service is pivotal for its soundness. Banking and Finance We specialize in bridging the gap between complex regulatory requirements and commercial objectives. Our deep understanding of NBE’s evolving directives and international best practices ensures that our clients—from commercial banks and microfinance institutions to global investors—operate with confidence in a rapidly shifting landscape. At Mizan, we bring balance (Mizan) to your financial ventures.

We provide full-fledged legal services, including but not limited to

  • Asset & Project Finance Structuring loans for large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects.
  • Regulatory Advisory Navigating central bank regulations and compliance frameworks.
  • Debt Restructuring Advising on distressed debt and corporate recovery.
  • Bank and nonbank licensing options for traditional financial services providers
  • Evolving licensing options and regulatory strategies for fintechs and other nonbank financial services providers
  • Regulation of payments, broker-dealer, investment adviser, investment fund, derivatives, underwriting and insurance mediation, and other nonbanking activities