TBeST Law LLP is geared to advise commercial and corporate clients on M&A, equity and debt financing, as well as corporate governance and restructuring. Tibebe Zewdu, Sisay Habte, and Taddese Lencho are knowledgeable in corporate, tax, customs, and competition law, while Benyam Tafesse is a key name for IP, projects, employment, and immigration.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This firm was professional, timely, dedicated, and extremely helpful. The partners covered all aspects of our legal needs, be it contractual, litigation, or financial.’

  • ‘Sisay Habte was exceptional in her approach and professionalism.’

  • ‘TBeST has proven to be always available, with fast replies to my queries, and legal advice of relevance and to the point.’

  • ‘They are always very cordial and extremely knowledgeable.’

  • ‘A very professional and responsive law firm, they can give quality advice in almost all local legal issues. They are a team with a variety of expertise. ’

  • ‘Professional, cooperative, and very attentive to details. Great in their legal research, analysis, and legal opinion delivery skills.’

  • ‘Collaboration is the key strength of the team. They understand their client's needs and major challenges, then work to solve the problem.’

  • ‘Their collaboration and special care for their clients makes them stand out from their competitors.’

Key clients

  • Kegna Beverages Share Company
  • Lemi National Cement Share Company
  • Unilever Manufacturing PLC
  • SNV
  • MC Bauchemie International GmBH
  • ZTE (H.K) Ethiopian Branch
  • Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund
  • Quadrant Global BV
  • Coca Cola Beverages Africa
  • East Africa Bottling Share Company
  • BGI

Work highlights

  • Advised Grey Peal Precast Manufacturing on the conversion from a sole proprietorship to a one member PLC to a Private Limited Company in accordance with the new Commercial Code.
  • Advised a green field state of the art brewery on the negotiation and conclusion of a contract with a value in excess of USD 105 million.
  • Advising Dairy Impact Ventures on the acquisition of a local dairy manufacturing business.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tibebe Zewdu, Benyam Tafesse, Sisay Habte, Taddese Lencho

Other key lawyers

Bezawit Yirga, Helina Bezabih, Michael Mengistu