Mesfin Tafesse & Associates Law Office (MTA) advises domestic and international clients across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, with particular strength in M&A, banking and finance, and tax. The firm supports investors with regulatory analysis, transaction structuring, and company incorporation, and is active in the energy, telecoms, and mining sectors. Experienced in navigating Ethiopian compliance requirements and cross-border mandates, the practice also represents clients in litigation, arbitration, and negotiations. A standout contact in the team is Mesfin Tafesse.
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Key clients
- International Finance Corporation
- Allied Gold Corporation
- Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited
- DHL Ethiopia
- ZOSCLAES PARTNERS
- BOORTMLT Ethiopia
- Cerberus Company
- PepsiCo
- Carlsberg Breweries
- Veris Investments
- Repi Soap and Detergent Private Limited Company
- Tulu Kapi Gold Mine Share Company
Work highlights
Advised International Finance Corporation on a $10 million external loan to Shemu Private Limited Company, including completion of all Ethiopian regulatory requirements.
Advised Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited on a $138 million English law-governed loan to Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC, ensuring compliance with Ethiopian law and regulatory approvals.
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Practice head
Mesfin Tafesse