Real Estate & Title Verification Lawyers in Addis Ababa.
Counsel on land-use rights, leases, development, diligence, and related disputes.
Assess the right, records, approvals, and property risks.
A property decision can depend on the form of land-use right, title and registry evidence, permitted use, approvals, counterparties, encumbrances, and current law.
Lease Verification
A diligence scope can cover registry records, transfer documents, encumbrances, litigation, possession, permitted use, and third-party claims.
Learn more →Investment Vehicles
Structuring land acquisitions through compliant investment vehicles under the Investment Regulation. We coordinate with our FDI advisory team for full foreign-buyer structuring.
Learn more →Registration & Compliance
Drafting transfer documents and coordinating registration and approval questions with the relevant authorities.
Learn more →Diaspora & Foreign Buyers
Ethiopia's unique land tenure system creates significant legal risk for uninformed buyers. We provide diaspora investors and foreign commercial developers with the title certainty needed to move forward with confidence.
Real Estate Services
1. Lease Transfers
Drafting and registration support for transfers of buildings and land-use rights, including coordination of applicable tax and fee questions.
2. Construction Permits
Assisting developers in obtaining building permits and occupancy certificates. We resolve zoning disputes with municipal authorities.
3. Commercial Leases
Drafting long-term commercial lease agreements for office parks, malls, and industrial zones, protecting landlords and anchor tenants.
Planning a transaction or operation in Ethiopia?
Give our team the commercial context, jurisdiction, and timing. We will route the matter to the right counsel.