About
DABLO Law Firm LLP is a full-service Ethiopian law firm advising domestic companies, multinational corporations, NGOs and investors on corporate and commercial matters, trade and investment, dispute resolution (including arbitration and litigation), and civil society law. The firm is an exclusive Ethiopia member of Lex Africa, affiliated with AEA International Lawyers Network, and has been recognized by Legal 500 EMEA 2024 and Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025 and was shortlisted for the Chambers Africa Awards 2025 (Ethiopia Law Firm of the Year).
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Lawyers at this firm
Addisu Hailegebriel
Founding Partner · Litigation
Adugna Shimelis
Junior Associate · Corporate / M&A
Andualem Dereje
Associate · Corporate / M&A
Araya Shibabawe
Senior Associate · Technology
Arega Fentahun
Head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution · Litigation
Betselot Kefelegn
Betselot Kefelegn is a commercial lawyer whose practice sits at the intersection of corporate law, institutional development, and policy-oriented legal work. She has experience advising on complex, high-value transactions across multiple sectors, including banking, project finance, employment, PPPs and investment structuring. Her work has involved supporting cross-border financing arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance processes, where she brings a strong focus on practical, commercially grounded solutions. Beyond transactional work, Betselot has been actively engaged in institutional and governance-focused assignments, including the development of internal frameworks, policy analysis, and stakeholder-driven initiatives. Her experience extends to coordinating multi-stakeholder projects and contributing to research and advisory work on issues at the intersection of law, policy, and social development. Betselot holds an LL.B. from Addis Ababa University and has worked with leading law firms, international organizations, and regional research institutions. Her approach combines technical legal expertise with a broader strategic perspective, enabling her to support both legal and institutional dimensions of client needs. · Corporate / M&A
Bruk Geremew
Managing Partner · Corporate / M&A
Dawit Kidane Tefera
Principal Managing Partner · Litigation
Fitsum Yitbarek
Fitsum Yitbarek Tessema is a legal and real estate professional with diverse international experience. He holds an LLB degree from Unity University and began his legal career serving as an Assistant Judge at the Ethiopian Federal First Instance Court. In this role, he contributed to judicial processes with diligence and integrity. In addition to his legal background, Fitsum has extensive experience in real estate investment consulting. He has worked with globally recognized brokerages, including Keller Williams (KW) and eXp Realty, in the United States. Known for bringing energy, fresh perspective, and professionalism to every environment he joins, Fitsum continues to bridge the legal and real estate sectors with insight and enthusiasm. · Real Estate
Hilina Mesfin
Corporate / M&A
Iyasu Alemayehu
Head of Consultancy and Department · Compliance
Saron Temesgen
Associate and Office Manager · Litigation