Our Expertise

Litigation

Taza Legal's litigators represent clients at every level of the Ethiopian court system and before administrative and quasi-judicial tribunals.

PRACTICE AREA

About Our Litigation Expertise

Taza Legal’s litigators represent clients at every level of the Ethiopian court system and before administrative and quasi-judicial tribunals β€” from pre-action strategy through to judgment enforcement. Our litigation engagements span share transfer disputes, breach of contract claims, tax and customs matters, labour disputes, and anti-competitive practices proceedings.

Our client base includes corporations and high-net-worth individuals in Ethiopia and abroad β€” global agribusiness conglomerates, multinational brewing groups, potash mining investors, private equity firms, international joint venture contractors, and global professional services and consumer goods companies.

Taza Legal stands for results in the courtroom and in the execution of every judgment we secure.

Our Services Include

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Leading and negotiating out-of-court settlements
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Representing clients at all levels of the Ethiopian court system, including the Cassation Bench of the Federal Supreme Court
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Representation before the Trade Competition and Consumer Protection Authority’s Administrative Tribunal and the Ministry of Revenue
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Representing clients in interim relief, injunction, and enforcement proceedings
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Judgment enforcement and execution, including cross-border enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
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Advising on governing law and dispute resolution mechanisms in transaction documents
LITIGATION

Representative Experience

Our Litigation team has represented leading corporations, investors, and high-net-worth individuals across a wide range of disputes in the Ethiopian court system and before administrative tribunals.

Share Transfer Disputes

Represented clients in complex share transfer disputes before the Ethiopian court system, achieving favourable outcomes for investors and business owners.

Breach of Contract

Advised and represented clients across breach of contract claims spanning multiple sectors, from agribusiness to manufacturing and professional services.

Tax and Customs Matters

Represented clients before the Ministry of Revenue and Ethiopian courts in connection with tax and customs disputes across multiple industries.

Labour Disputes

Advised and represented employers on labour disputes before the Ethiopian labour dispute tribunals and courts, including termination and redundancy claims.

Anti-Competitive Practices

Represented clients before the Trade Competition and Consumer Protection Authority in connection with anti-competitive practices and price-fixing proceedings.

Cross-Border Enforcement

Advised on and supported the cross-border enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Ethiopia for international clients.

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Bring Us the Complex

Whether you’re facing a commercial dispute, seeking interim relief, or enforcing a judgment across borders, our Litigation 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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