OUR SERVICES
- LEGAL & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE /የህግ ተገዢነት
- LITIGATION / ለፍ/ቤት ጉዳዮች የጥብቅና አገልግሎት
- BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT / የንግድ እና ኢንቨስትመንት ጉዳዮች
- FAMILY /የቤተሰብ ህግ ጉዳዮች
- SUCCESSION /የውርስ ጉዳዮች
- TAX /የታክስ ጉዳዮች
- CUSTOMS / የጉምሩክ ጉዳዮች
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY / የአእምሯዊ ንብረት ጉዳዮች
- CRIMINAL DEFENSE / የወንጀል ጉዳዮች ጥብቅና
- EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR / የአሰሪና ሰራተኛ ጉዳዮች
- MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES / ልዩ ልዩ ተጨማሪ አገልግሎቶች
LEGAL & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE /የህግ ተገዢነት
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This is our flagship practice area at Yenesew & Company.
Our services in this practice area include the following.
- Designing Corporate Compliance Programs and Frameworks
- Developing a robust compliance chart for your business and work units
- Equipping your designated compliance champions and governance teams
- Identifying the compliance programs that are relevant for your business and risk vulnerability
- Regulatory Advice:
- Offering guidance on regulatory requirements specific to industries such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, etc.
- Advising on regulatory changes and their implications.
- Policy and Procedure Drafting:
- Developing and drafting internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Customizing policies based on specific client needs and industry regulations.
- Training Programs:
- Designing and conducting compliance training programs for employees and management.
- Educating clients on regulatory obligations and best practices.
- Risk Assessments and Mitigation:
- Identifying potential compliance risks within client operations.
- Developing strategies to mitigate risks and enhance compliance.
- Governmental Relations:
- Assisting clients in navigating interactions with governmental agencies.
- Representing clients in regulatory investigations or enforcement actions.
- Data Privacy and Protection:
- Advising on data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, Ethiopian PDPP).
- Assisting with compliance measures such as data audits, consent management, and breach response.
- Anti-corruption and Bribery Compliance:
- Developing anti-corruption policies and procedures.
- Conducting due diligence on third-party relationships.
- Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance:
- Advising on environmental regulations and sustainability practices.
- Assisting with occupational health and safety compliance.
- Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Establishing systems for ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Preparing regulatory filings and reports on behalf of clients.
- Compliance Audits and Assessments:
- Conducting comprehensive reviews of corporate policies, procedures, and operations to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Providing recommendations for improving compliance frameworks.
- Crisis Management and Response:
- Providing guidance and legal support during compliance crises or emergencies.
- Developing crisis management protocols.
- Ethics and Corporate Governance:
- Advising on corporate governance practices and regulatory requirements.
- Conducting ethics training and implementing whistleblower programs.
- Contract Compliance Review:
- Reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Negotiating and drafting compliance-related clauses.
- International Trade Compliance:
- Assisting with export control laws and sanctions compliance.
- Advising on customs regulations and international trade agreements.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
- Representing clients in compliance-related litigation or disputes.
- Negotiating settlements and resolving enforcement actions.
LITIGATION / ለፍ/ቤት ጉዳዮች የጥብቅና አገልግሎት
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For Corporate Clients:
- Commercial Litigation:
- Representing corporations in disputes arising from contracts, transactions, and business relationships.
- Handling breach of contract claims, partnership disputes, and shareholder disagreements.
- Employment Disputes:
- Advising on employment law issues and representing employers in disputes with employees.
- Defending against wrongful termination claims, discrimination suits, and wage disputes.
- Intellectual Property Litigation:
- Protecting corporate intellectual property rights through litigation.
- Handling infringement claims related to trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Regulatory Compliance Disputes:
- Assisting corporations in resolving disputes with regulatory authorities.
- Representing clients in administrative hearings and appeals.
- Insurance Disputes:
- Representing corporate policyholders in insurance coverage disputes.
- Negotiating settlements and handling litigation against insurers.
- Banking and Finance Litigation:
- Representing financial institutions and corporations in disputes involving banking transactions, loan agreements, and financial fraud.
- Real Estate Litigation:
- Resolving disputes related to property rights, leases, land use, and development projects.
- Handling landlord-tenant disputes and property management issues.
- Corporate Governance Disputes:
- Advising on corporate governance issues and disputes among directors, officers, and shareholders.
- Handling derivative actions and governance-related litigation.
- Environmental Litigation:
- Representing corporations in environmental compliance disputes and enforcement actions.
- Handling litigation related to pollution, hazardous waste, and regulatory violations.
- International Disputes:
- Handling cross-border disputes involving international contracts, trade agreements, and arbitration.
- Representing clients in international arbitration proceedings.
For Individual Clients:
- Personal Injury Litigation:
- Representing individuals in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
- Pursuing compensation for damages through negotiations or trial.
- Family Law Disputes:
- Handling divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and spousal support matters.
- Negotiating settlements and representing clients in family court.
- Criminal Defense:
- Defending individuals facing criminal charges in Ethiopian courts.
- Providing legal representation at trial and during pre-trial proceedings.
- Consumer Protection Litigation:
- Representing consumers in disputes against businesses for unfair practices, product liability, and consumer fraud.
- Pursuing class action lawsuits where applicable.
- Land Disputes and Property Rights:
- Resolving disputes over land ownership, boundaries, and property rights.
- Representing individuals in land-related litigation and adverse possession claims.
- Employment Disputes:
- Representing employees in disputes with employers over wrongful termination, discrimination, and unpaid wages.
- Negotiating settlements and advocating for fair treatment in the workplace.
- Debt Collection and Insolvency:
- Assisting individuals in debt collection matters and representing creditors or debtors in insolvency proceedings.
- Negotiating debt settlements and handling bankruptcy litigation.
- Estate and Probate Disputes:
- Resolving disputes over wills, trusts, inheritance, and estate administration.
- Representing beneficiaries and heirs in testate and intestate succession proceedings.
INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS / የኢንቨስትመንት ጉዳዮች
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- Business Formation and Structuring:
- Advising on the choice of entity (e.g., private limited company, public company, partnership).
- Drafting and filing incorporation documents and partnership agreements.
- Corporate Governance:
- Drafting corporate governance documents (e.g., bylaws, shareholders’ agreements, board resolutions).
- Advising on directors’ duties, shareholder rights, and corporate compliance.
- Commercial Contracts:
- Drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements (e.g., distribution agreements, licensing agreements, supply contracts).
- Advising on contract enforcement and dispute resolution clauses.
- Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures:
- Structuring and negotiating mergers, acquisitions, and joint venture agreements.
- Conducting due diligence investigations and risk assessments.
- Private Equity and Venture Capital:
- Advising on private equity and venture capital investments.
- Drafting investment agreements, term sheets, and shareholder agreements.
- Securities Law Compliance:
- Assisting with compliance matters related to securities laws and regulations.
- Advising on public and private offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs).
- Banking and Finance:
- Advising on financing options (e.g., debt financing, equity financing, project financing).
- Drafting loan agreements, security documents, and financing arrangements.
- Investment Regulation and Compliance:
- Advising on investment regulations and compliance requirements in Ethiopia.
- Assisting with regulatory filings and approvals for investments.
- Foreign Investment:
- Advising foreign investors on entry strategies and regulatory requirements.
- Assisting with investment approvals and registrations with relevant authorities.
- Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Transactions:
- Advising on IP protection strategies and licensing agreements.
- Handling technology transfer agreements and IP due diligence in transactions.
- Corporate Restructuring and Reorganization:
- Assisting with corporate restructurings, spin-offs, and asset transfers.
- Drafting reorganization plans and coordinating with regulatory approvals.
- Tax Planning and Advisory:
- Providing tax advice on corporate structuring, transactions, and investments.
- Assisting with tax compliance, filings, and negotiations with tax authorities.
- Cross-border Transactions:
- Advising on international trade agreements, import/export regulations, and customs compliance.
- Handling cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and commercial contracts.
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Matters:
- Advising on ESG considerations in business operations and investments.
- Assisting with compliance with environmental and social regulations.
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation:
- Representing clients in commercial disputes, arbitration, and mediation.
- Handling litigation related to business transactions and investments.
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