Our Expertise

Mergers and Acquisitions

Taza Legal advises private equity firms, strategic investors, and global corporations on the full spectrum of M&A transactions in Ethiopia.

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About Our Mergers and Acquisitions Expertise

We advise private equity firms, strategic investors, multinational corporations, and financial sponsors on complex mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings in Ethiopia. Our team provides end-to-end legal support throughout the transaction lifecycle from deal structuring and due diligence to regulatory approvals, transaction documentation, competition law compliance, and post-acquisition integration helping clients execute successful investments in Ethiopia’s evolving business environment.

Our Services Include

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Assessing the compatibility of proposed transactions with Ethiopian law and advising on optimal deal structuring
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Conducting comprehensive legal due diligence on target companies
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Preparing transaction documents including term sheets, MoUs, investment agreements, shareholders’ agreements, subscription agreements, and sale and purchase agreements
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Advising on competition law aspects of transactions, including merger notifications and approvals
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Facilitating regulatory compliance and filings with the relevant ministries and regulatory authorities
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Advising on post-acquisition integration, restructuring, and governance matters
Our Track Record

Representative Experience

Our Tobacco Sector Acquisition advised two multinational tobacco companies on the proposed acquisition of Ethiopia’s national tobacco enterprise, including legal, regulatory, and transactional considerations.

Beverages

Advised two of the world’s largest brewing groups on securing merger notification and approval in connection with their international merger and its effects in Ethiopia.

Cement Manufacturing

advised a leading pan-African industrial conglomerate on its acquisition of a cement manufacturing enterprise in Ethiopia.

Tobacco

advised two multinational tobacco companies on the potential acquisition involving Ethiopia’s national tobacco enterprise.

Healthcare

advised a global private equity firm on its acquisition of an Ethiopian healthcare facility.

Manufacturing

 advised a leading South African glass manufacturer on its acquisition of a local glass manufacturing company.

Multi-sector Private Equity

advised a global private equity investor on the full range of its Ethiopian portfolio investments, spanning pharmaceuticals, dairy, and food manufacturing.

Pan-African FMCG

advised a pan-African private equity firm on its investments across a range of FMCG investee companies.

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