Our Expertise

Capital Markets

Taza Legal advises issuers, and market participants on securities offerings, listings, and the regulatory compliance Ethiopia's nascent capital market.

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About Our Capital Markets Expertise

Ethiopia’s capital market is at an early and formative stage, and we see our role as extending beyond conventional transactional advice. As the market develops, we anticipate playing a part in advising on the rules and standards that will shape it, supporting issuers preparing for the country’s first listings, and helping institutional and retail participants navigate a regulatory framework that is still being built.

Our Services Include

Advising on the listing of equity and debt securities, including eligibility requirements, disclosure obligations, and the listing application process

Structuring and documenting debt capital markets transactions, including corporate bonds and government securities

Advising issuers on IPO readiness, including corporate governance reforms, board restructuring, and pre-listing compliance

Drafting and reviewing prospectuses, information memoranda, and other offering documentation

Advising brokers, dealers, investment advisors, and other market intermediaries on licensing and conduct requirements

Supporting the design and drafting of exchange rules, listing rules, and market regulations as Ethiopia’s capital market infrastructure develops

Advising on corporate governance and continuing disclosure obligations for listed and soon-to-be-listed companies

Supporting the design and drafting of exchange rules, listing rules, and market regulations as Ethiopia’s capital market infrastructure develops

Advising on corporate governance and continuing disclosure obligations for listed and soon-to-be-listed companies

Issuing independent legal opinions

Interfacing with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX)

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Representative Experience

Our Banking and Finance team has advised leading banks, development finance institutions, and lenders on landmark transactions across Ethiopia.

Capital Market Infrastructure

supported the drafting of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange Rulebook, contributing to the foundational regulatory framework for Ethiopia’s capital market.

State Investment Holding Advisory

advised Ethiopia’s state investment holding company on corporate and regulatory matters relevant to its role within the capital markets ecosystem.

IPO Readiness

advised a private company on corporate governance reforms and restructuring in preparation for a future listing on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange.

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Whether you’re structuring a financing transaction, advising on cross-border banking matters, or navigating Ethiopia’s regulatory framework, our Banking and Finance team is ready to help.

Tell us what you’re facing, and we’ll connect you with the right people. Send us an email or complete our short enquiry form, and we’ll be in touch.

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