Our firm offers legal advice on all aspects of construction projects, from contract negotiation and project financing to dispute resolution and claims management

Contract Drafting and Advisory

• Drafting and reviewing construction contracts, including FIDIC-based contracts adapted to Ethiopian law
• Advising on contractor and subcontractor agreements
• Preparing joint venture agreements for construction projects
• Drafting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts
• Providing legal opinions on contract interpretation and risk allocation

Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

• Advising on construction industry licensing requirements with the Ethiopian Construction Authority
• Assisting with registration of local and foreign contractors and consultants
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, labor, and safety regulations
• Advising on government and public procurement laws and bidding processes

Dispute Resolution

• Representing clients in construction-related litigation and arbitration
• Handling disputes related to delay, defects, variations, and payment claims
• Enforcing and defending against performance guarantees and advance payment guarantees
• Filing claims and defenses before arbitration tribunals, courts, and regulatory bodies
• Advising on dispute adjudication boards (DAB) procedures under FIDIC contra

Project Support and Risk Management

• Performing legal due diligence on construction projects
• Advising on land acquisition and expropriation matters
• Advising on insurance and indemnity requirements in construction contracts
• Preparing legal compliance checklists for large-scale infrastructure and private developments