Mr Bahakal Abate > Aman & Partners Legal Service LLP > Addis Ababa, Ethiopia > Lawyer Profile
Aman & Partners Legal Service LLP Offices
PO BOX 13166
ADDIS ABABA
Ethiopia
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Mr Bahakal Abate
Position
Partner
Career
Bahakal is a multifaceted legal professional with an impressive track record encompassing various roles and areas of expertise. Over the past 15 years, he has excelled as a lecturer, in-house legal counsel, and legal practitioner, focusing on investment and regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions (including privatization and liberalization), commercial contracts, public procurement, energy, project finance, and arbitration.
As a testament to his adaptability and commitment to staying abreast of legal developments, Bahakal has emerged as a leading authority in key industries due to recent legal reforms in the country. Notably, he has become a prominent legal advisor in areas such as financial services, Fintech, data protection, and the telecom sector, among others. His in-depth knowledge of these evolving fields enables him to provide invaluable counsel to clients seeking to navigate the complexities of the changing legal landscape. Bahakal’s exceptional skills and experience shine through his pivotal role as the lead partner and local counsel for the Global Partnership for Ethiopia, where he played a vital part in securing the first-ever telecom license. This achievement exemplifies his expertise in effectively handling high-stakes projects and his ability to deliver successful outcomes for his clients.
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Languages
Amharic and English
Memberships
International Bar Association
Ethiopian Lawyers’ Association
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Dispute Settlement Law – Université de Genève, Switzerland | 2010 – 2011
Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Economic and Business Law – Rijksuniversiteit Groningen | 2009 – 2010
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) – Alemaya University
Lawyer Rankings
Ethiopia > Leading firms
Aman & Partners Legal Service LLP stands out for its particularly strong offering in TMT matters; for example, the team is acting as lead counsel to a subsidiary of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia on its acquisition of licences from government stakeholders and the National Bank of Ethiopia. Aman Assefa is well versed in advising on corporate law issues, and Bahakal Abate has an excellent track record in handling TMT, fintech, and data protection matters. Ermias Ayalew and Micael Sehul are also key practitioners.