Our Expertise

Mining, oil and gas

Taza Legal advises exploration companies, investors, and financiers on mining, oil, and gas matters across Ethiopia's natural resources sector.

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About Our Mining, oil and gas Expertise

We advise mining, oil and gas companies, investors, and financiers on the legal and regulatory aspects of developing and investing in Ethiopia’s natural resources sector. Our team provides strategic counsel across the full project lifecycle from licensing and acquisitions to project financing, due diligence, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, and dispute resolution helping clients navigate Ethiopia’s evolving legal and investment landscape.

Our Services Include

Advising on the acquisition of reconnaissance, exploration, and mining licenses

Reviewing draft mining and petroleum development agreements and project documentation

Preparing legal surveys, high-level legal summaries, and responses to jurisdictional questionnaires on the Ethiopian mining and petroleum sectors

Advising on the financing of exploration and mining operations

Conducting legal due diligence on mining and petroleum companies and assets

Supporting project financed documentation and fulfillment of conditions precedent

Interfacing with the Ministry of Mines on licensing and regulatory matters, National Bank of Ethiopia and other sectoral ministries.

Representing clients in negotiations concerning exploration and mining rights dispute

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Representative Experience

Advised a leading global gold mining company on the formation of a joint venture with an Ethiopian mining company, providing legal support on transaction structuring and investment matters.

Gold

advised a leading global gold mining company on a joint venture partnership with an Ethiopian mining company

Gold Mining Development

advised a publicly listed UK mining company on the development of a gold mining project in Ethiopia.

Potash

advised a North American potash developer and a leading global speciality minerals company, in separate engagements, on Ethiopian potash mining investments.

Gemstones

advised a London-listed coloured gemstone mining company on its acquisition of shares in a local mining company, and an international gemstone exploration company on investment and due diligence

Petroleum

advised a major US oil and gas company on a share transfer over its Ethiopian assets.

Industrial Investment

advised a major Indian industrial conglomerate on the incorporation of a local subsidiary and on investment, labour, and tax matters.

LNG

advised a Chinese new energy group on an Ethiopian LNG project.

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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.

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