Merger and Acquisition

At Mizan Advocates LLP

Mizan Advocates LLP provides comprehensive legal services in relation to mergers and acquisitions in Ethiopia. We assist clients in structuring, negotiating, and implementing M&A transactions in compliance with the Commercial Code of Ethiopia, the Trade Competition and Consumer Protection legal framework, and applicable sector-specific regulations. Our Firm advises on mergers by acquisition and amalgamation, corporate restructuring, legal due diligence, preparation and review of transaction documents, regulatory notifications, and approval processes before the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration and other relevant authorities. We also support transactions involving foreign investors, including coordination with the Ethiopian Investment Commission and sector regulators. With a strong understanding of Ethiopia’s corporate and competition law regime, Mizan Advocates LLP delivers practical, commercially focused solutions that enable clients to manage risk, complete transactions efficiently, and achieve longterm business growth.

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

  • Structuring, negotiating, and implementing mergers and acquisitions transactions.
  • Advising on mergers by acquisition and amalgamation and corporate restructuring.
  • Conducting legal due diligence for M&A deals.
  • Preparing, reviewing, and drafting transaction documents.
  • Handling regulatory notifications and approvals before the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration and other authorities.
  • Supporting transactions involving foreign investors, including coordination with the Ethiopian Investment Commission and sector regulators.
  • Providing advice on compliance with Ethiopia’s  Commercial Code, competition law, and sector-specific regulations.
  • Offering practical, commercially focused solutions to manage risk and achieve business growth.