Overview:
DABLO Law Firm is a leading full-service law firm based in Ethiopia, with a proven track record of helping clients navigate the legal and regulatory landscape of this rapidly evolving and fast-developing regulatory regime. Established by a team of experienced legal professionals, DABLO Law Firm is committed to delivering world-class legal services with a deep understanding of the local context.
Our firm’s commitment to excellence and client satisfaction has earned us a reputation for providing tailored legal solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients, whether they are multinational corporations, small businesses, or individuals. At DABLO Law Firm, we pride ourselves on offering a blend of local expertise and international standards, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service in their legal matters.
We have extensive expertise in dispute, corporate and commercial law, trade and investment, and civil society law. DABLO’s reach extends across a diverse range of industries, including established sectors like manufacturing, real estate, construction, FBMS, commercial farming and agro-processing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, alongside flourishing areas like fintech and information technology. This multi-sectoral strength allows DABLO to cater to a wide array of clients, from established multinational corporations to nimble tech start-ups.
Practice Areas:
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation and Arbitration
- Construction & Real Estate
- Intellectual Property & Trademarking
- Project finance & Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)Banking & Finance
- Energy, Mining & Natural Resources
- Tax & Customs Law
- Employment & Immigration Law Investment Law
- Fintech, ICT and Data Privacy
- Capital Market
- NGOs & Civil Society Law
- Gaming & Sport Betting
- Media law
- Environmental, Social & Governance
Highlights:
“DABLO is very reliable and updated on issues going on. The team is strong across the board; they are available, cooperative, and professional.” Chambers and Partners 2025.
“DABLO is an experienced firm with good understanding of their area of specialization. The firm has a cross functional team, and they are very collaborative and dynamic on how they handle their projects.’’ Legal500 2024.
Accolades:
- DABLO is ranked by Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025 in the General Business Ethiopia category.
- DABLO Ranked by Legal500 2024 as a leading law firm in Ethiopia
- The firm’s three managing partners, Addisu Hailegebriel, Bruk Geremew, and Dawit Kidane, are recommended lawyers by The Legal500 for 2024.
- Dawit Kidane, managing partner, ranked in individual category by Chambers and Partners 2025
- The firm is shortlisted for the Chambers Africa Award 2025, Ethiopia Law Firm of the Year category.
- Dablo Law Firm has received a distinguished IFLR1000 2025 ranking in Ethiopia’s Financial and Corporate category
