Commercial Law & Business Strategy Services
Navigating Ethiopia’s Modernized Commercial Landscape with Judicial Insight.
Commercial success in Ethiopia requires more than just following rules; it requires an understanding of how those rules are enforced at the highest levels of the judiciary. At Meridian Law Firm LLP, we provide comprehensive commercial legal services that bridge the gap between the Commercial Code Proclamation No. 1243/2021 and your long-term business goals.
Our Core Commercial Services
- Business Formation & Structuring From the new One-Person Private Limited Companies (OPPLC) to complex Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) and Share Companies, we handle the entire lifecycle of incorporation, ensuring your governance documents are robust and future-proof.
- Complex Contractual Architecture We draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements—including Joint Ventures (JVs), Franchising, Agency, and Distribution agreements—with the precision of the bench to prevent future litigation.
- Corporate Governance & Board Advisory Leveraging our judicial background, we advise boards on fiduciary duties, transparency requirements, and the new supervisory board structures introduced in the 2021 Code.
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring We guide companies through the intricacies of M&A, asset transfers, and corporate divisions, ensuring seamless transitions that maintain legal personality and protect shareholder rights.
- Insolvency & Preventive Restructuring We assist distressed businesses in utilizing the new “preventive restructuring” mechanisms to negotiate with creditors and avoid traditional bankruptcy, preserving the value of the enterprise.
We draft contracts not just to be signed, but to be "judgment-proof" should they ever reach a Federal Court.
We maintain a strategic network with the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration to expedite registrations and licensing.
We ensure your business meets 2026 standards, including digital registration, electronic board meetings, and updated reporting requirements.
Special Focus: The 2021 Commercial Code
The revised Code brought the first major changes to Ethiopian business law in over 60 years. We help you capitalize on these reforms, such as:
- Holding Company Recognition: Structuring groups of companies under a parent entity.
- Minority Protections: Implementing “Squeeze-out” and “Sell-out” provisions with legal certainty.
- Digital Integration: Legally validating virtual shareholder meetings and electronic voting.
Contact
- Addis Ababa
- +251 911 425 414
- info@meridianlawfirmIIp.com
Brochures
View our 2026 Law Firm Prospectus for a clear and comprehensive overview of our legal services.
