Ruth Gizachew-Guyasa > Teshome Gabre-Mariam Bokan Metasebia part of Wossen Teshome Bok > Addis Ababa, Ethiopia > Lawyer Profile

Ruth Gizachew-Guyasa

+25111-551-8484 ruthg@tgmblawoffice.com

Work Department

Corporate

Position

Senior Consultant

Career

Ruth is a distinguished Senior Consultant of the Firm leading the firm’s corporate department, bringing a wealth of experience in investment and legal advisory services. With a Juris Doctor degree from a prestigious U.S. institution, Ruth has developed a robust experience in Ethiopia, focusing on various critical areas including compliance, labor and employment, contract negotiation, and transactional advisory services.

Advising Civil Societies: Ruth has extensive experience advising various civil societies on compliance and registration requirements. This includes navigating the complexities of local regulations and international best practices to ensure organizational adherence and operational efficiency. Ruth, has also provided significant guidance on labor laws, employment contracts, and dispute resolution.

Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions: Ruth also specializes in corporate law with a significant focus on mergers and acquisitions. Ruth has led various comprehensive due diligence projects, ensuring all aspects of a transaction are meticulously reviewed and potential risks are mitigated. Advisory services include strategic planning and execution for turnkey projects, which involve complex, end-to-end solutions. Clients include hospitality brand owners, major international corporations, and various civil societies.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation: A core part of Ruth’s practice involves drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts. This includes vendor agreements, employment contracts, and investment deals, both equity and loan-based. Ruth’s meticulous approach ensures that all contractual agreements are robust, clear, and legally sound.

Transactional Advisory Services: Ruth excels in providing transactional advisory services to various corporate clients. This involves facilitating complex negotiations and overseeing significant business transactions, ensuring that clients achieve their strategic goals while maintaining full legal compliance.

Languages

English and Amharic

Education

University of Pittsburgh School of Law – Juris Doctor

University of Colorado Denver – Bachelor of Arts- Political Science