About Us
Welcome to Eferem Law Office (ELO), which is best known for its integrity and exceptional legal expertise. ELO was founded in 2015 by its Principal Attorney Eferem Hailemariam Bezabhe to provide a full-fledged and full-service law office in Ethiopia. Ato Eferem has acquired valuable legal expertise having graduated from Addis Ababa University Faculty of Law with distinction and gained precious experience from long years of service in different government and private entities practicing in different areas of Ethiopian Law. Since founding ELO, it has advised and represented many national and international entities, consortiums, government agencies, and professional associations on wide-ranging issues and in different arbitration and court cases. The founder has ample experience and expertise in all areas of business law, investment, tax, land, labor, banking & finance, contracts, tender and procurements, etc.
About
Our Team
ELO is committed to providing a legal service of the highest quality with integrity, diligence, and honesty. The Office is established to provide reliable, effective, and efficient legal advisory and representation services for persons and entities living or operating in Ethiopia in the areas of commerce & investment including the establishment of business organizations, corporate governance, mergers & acquisition, procurement & international bids, banking & insurance, taxation and public finance, construction and real estate, labor, arbitration and related laws.
Our Service
The Office provides comprehensive legal services, including advisory and consultancy services; drafting and revision of various contracts and legal instruments; assistance in the establishment of new business ventures and the setting up of business organizations; and representation of clients before arbitral tribunals and all federal courts.
Primary Goal
Final destination of Eferem Law Office
Our primary goal is to enable our clients to attain their business objectives with minimal legal risk and in compliance with the applicable local laws and international legal standards. We are dedicated to listening to our clients, truly understanding their business objectives, closely working with our clients, analyzing encountered legal issues thoroughly, providing tailor-made and fitting legal solutions, and meeting the distinctive needs of our clients. Our philosophy is to provide advice and representation that allows managers, directors, and policymakers of businesses to achieve their goals while minimizing legal risk.
Our Core Values
Our services and actions are primarily guided by honesty, trustworthiness, respectfulness, and integrity.
Our services are client-centered, focusing on meeting their specific requirements, challenges, business purposes, and goals. We listen to and understand our clients' concerns, customize solutions that directly respond to their needs, and advocate for their best interests.
We strive for perfection, being meticulous in our pursuit of profound results. We relentlessly safeguard the security of clients' confidential information, creating and maintaining a positive, healthy, and safe environment for both our clients and employees.
We are devoted to utilizing technological innovation to meet clients’ needs, improve our service quality, and enhance efficiency.
Our Vision
To be the leading corporate law office in Ethiopia known for its reliable legal services.
Our Mission
At ELO, we strive to
- Deliver the highest standards of legal services and representation to our client base while maintaining the utmost ethical and professional standards.
- Exceed the reasonable and legitimate expectations of our clients in an ethical manner by providing services that are practical, innovative, and cost-effective.
- Earn the trust of our clients by helping them understand the law and achieve successful outcomes in their legal issues and disputes.
- Prioritize the legitimate needs of our clients and foster a shared vision and collaborative team environment.
About Our Clients
Our clients include medium and small enterprises, payment system operators, banks, and international companies. The major client base includes institutional and corporate clients who wish to draw upon the recognized expertise our office possesses.