Aman & Partners Legal Service LLP

Partner

Bahakal is a multifaceted legal professional with an impressive track record encompassing various roles and areas of expertise. Over the past 15 years, he has excelled as a lecturer, in-house legal counsel, and legal practitioner, focusing on investment and regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions (including privatization and liberalization), commercial contracts, public procurement, energy, project finance, and arbitration.

As a testament to his adaptability and commitment to staying abreast of legal developments, Bahakal has emerged as a leading authority in key industries due to recent legal reforms in the country. Notably, he has become a prominent legal advisor in areas such as financial services, Fintech, data protection, and the telecom sector, among others.

His in-depth knowledge of these evolving fields enables him to provide invaluable counsel to clients seeking to navigate the complexities of the changing legal landscape.

Bahakal's exceptional skills and experience shine through his pivotal role as the lead partner and local counsel for the Global Partnership for Ethiopia, where he played a vital part in securing the first-ever telecom license. This achievement exemplifies his expertise in effectively handling high-stakes projects and his ability to deliver successful outcomes for his clients.

 

Amharic and English

International Bar Association Ethiopian Lawyers' Association

Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Dispute Settlement Law - Université de Genève, Switzerland | 2010 - 2011

Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Economic and  Business Law - Rijksuniversiteit Groningen | 2009 - 2010

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Alemaya University