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

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

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

  • 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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