"Innovation requires regulation, not just permission."

  • Specialisation:  Capital Markets, Fintech, M&A, IP
  • Education:  LL.B (Distinction), Addis Ababa University
  • Fellowships:  Obama Foundation Leader, Mandela Washington Fellow
[Photo: Michael Tekie]

Head of Litigation

"Justice isn't just about the law. It's about presence."

  • Specialisation:  Commercial Litigation, Construction Disputes, Land Law
  • Education:  LL.B, Addis Ababa University
  • Background:  Former Public Prosecutor at Tigray Regional Prosecutor's Office
[Photo: Hermon Tesfay]

Head of Compliance

"Risk is expensive. Compliance is an investment."

  • Specialisation:  Banking Compliance, NGO Law, Tax, AML
  • Background:  Former Public Prosecutor & Bank Senior Attorney
  • Education:  LL.B, Addis Ababa University
[Photo: Tesfaye Abay]