Land & Real Estate Law

Expert guidance on Ethiopia's complex land administration system.

The Land Question

Lease.<br>Build.<br>Secure.

All land in Ethiopia is owned by the state. Navigating the lease, transfer, and development of land rights requires specialist counsel. We advise developers, investors, and institutions.

Title Due Diligence

Land Lease Advisory

Advising on government land lease auctions, negotiating lease terms, and resolving disputes with land administration authorities.

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FDI Acquisition

Property Transactions

Structuring property sale and purchase transactions, including due diligence on title, encumbrances, and planning permissions.

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Lease Transfer

Development Advisory

Legal support for real estate developers on project structuring, construction contracts, and property management agreements.

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Diaspora & Foreign Buyers

Title Due Diligence

Comprehensive title searches and lease verification through the relevant land administration authority.

3,000+
Title Searches Conducted

Real Estate Services

Lease Documentation

Drafting and reviewing land lease agreements, sub-lease arrangements, and land use rights transfers.

Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in land disputes before the Federal Cadastral Office and Ethiopian courts.

3. Commercial Leases

Drafting long-term commercial lease agreements for office parks, malls, and industrial zones, protecting landlords and anchor tenants.