Dadimos & Partners LLP

Our Comprehensive Practice

Dadimos & Partners LLP is a premier, full-service law firm in Ethiopia. From commercial and corporate law, including cross-border M&A, to banking and finance, international arbitration, tax, competition, intellectual property, employment, and non-profit law, we deliver legal solutions tailored to meet our clients’ diverse needs.

Incorporated in 2022 as Tadesse & Dadimos LLP (TDL), our firm was among the first to be established as such under the new enabling legislation, by the Managing Partner, Dadimos Haile & former Senior Partner Tadesse Kiros. In November 2023, TDL underwent a change in the partnership, evolving into Dadimos & Partners LLP (D&P).

The D&P team is composed of lawyers with wide-ranging expertise, rich local and international experience, and in-depth knowledge of the law. We have advised prominent clients such as Siemens, Mastercard, Mckinsey & Company, Apple, LG, Google, VISA, the British Council, SITA, KenGen, AEC, Marubeni, Daewoo, Engie, Dar Al Handasah among others. We also pride ourselves on our robust international network, fostering relationships with leading global law firms such as Addleshaw Goddard, Allen & Overy, Andersen Tax & Legal, Baker McKenzie, Clifford Chance, ENSafrica, Norton Rose Fulbright, Pinsent Masons.

Main Practice Areas

Commercial & Corporate law

Our commercial and corporate law work covers the entire spectrum of legal services including corporate counselling, negotiating, and preparing legal documents for all types of business transactions.

Banking & Finance

In the dynamic landscape of financial regulations in Ethiopia, we provide guidance on existing and emerging laws governing banking business, including Fintech companies and payment systems operators.

Construction law

Leveraging our in-depth knowledge of sector-specific laws and regulations, we offer tailored solutions. From drafting and reviewing contracts to negotiating terms, we help protect our clients’ interest and mitigate litigation risks

Litigation & Arbitration

We help clients make the best decision and choices when formulating dispute settlement and arbitration clauses in contract negotiations, we represent clients before domestic courts and in local and international arbitral proceedings.

Employment Law

We help our clients mitigate litigation risks through due diligence reviews and meticulous drafting of employment agreements and handbooks. We advise employers on employment law issues arising in the context of mergers.

Intellectual Property

Our practice covers all facets of intellectual property law, including copyrights, trademarks, trade names, and patents. We assist clients in securing, protecting, and exploiting their intellectual assets through patent preparation.