DABLO LAW FIRM LLP

Principal Managing Partner

Dawit is the Co-founder and Principal Managing Partner of DABLO Law Firm LLP. He has over 15 years of experience and is ranked by Chambers and Partners 2025 and listed as Recommended lawyer by Legal500 2024. As a seasoned legal professional, Dawit holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Gondar and his career reflects a unique blend of judicial and private practice expertise.

Before co-founding DABLO Law Firm, Dawit served as an Assistant Judge at the Federal First Instance Court of Ethiopia. During this tenure, he honed his skills in a wide array of legal matters, developing an in-depth understanding of the Ethiopian legal system and its intricacies.

In 2013, Dawit transitioned to private practice, where he built a successful career representing and advising both corporate and individual clients in diverse sectors. His expertise extends to representing clients in complex disputes, where he has consistently achieved favorable outcomes in Ethiopian courts and arbitration tribunals.

As Principal Managing Partner since February 2023, Dawit has been instrumental in the firm’s growth, overseeing its expansion and strategic direction. His leadership continues to shape DABLO Law Firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal services.

In addition to his role at DABLO, Dawit actively contributes to the legal community by serving on the Bar Exam Committee of the Ethiopian Federal Bar Association, further demonstrating his dedication to the development of Ethiopia’s legal profession.

English, Amharic

International Bar Association (IBA)

Ethiopian Federal Advocates Association (EFAA)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -  Gondar University