Closing the Deal.

Rigorous due diligence and deal structuring for buyers and sellers.

Protecting Your Capital

Acquiring a company in Ethiopia is complex. Hidden tax liabilities, unclear land tenure, and pending labor disputes can turn a good deal into a disaster.

Sheba LLP protects your capital. We use AI-Assisted Due Diligence to review thousands of documents in a fraction of the time, identifying red flags that others miss.

Deal Experience

From manufacturing plants to tech startups, we have structured high-value transactions across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with the Trade Competition & Consumer Protection Authority (TCCPA).

M&A Services

1. Due Diligence

Comprehensive legal audits focusing on:

  • Corporate Governance: Validating share registers.
  • Assets: Verifying land title deeds and IP.
  • Liabilities: Uncovering hidden tax debts.

2. Transaction Structuring

Share Purchase Agreements (SPA): Drafting precise agreements with indemnity clauses and escrow arrangements.

Shareholders' Agreements: Defining rights of minority and majority shareholders post-acquisition.

3. Regulatory Clearance

We handle mandatory merger notifications to the TCCPA and facilitate share transfers at the Ministry of Trade. We ensure your deal doesn't get stuck in bureaucratic limbo.