Law office · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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What We Do
Navigating complex regulatory landscapes for startups and established multinationals with precision.
Learn more →Guiding financial service providers through the evolving legal frameworks of digital assets and platforms.
Learn more →Strategic guidance and operational support for non-profits and international aid agencies.
Learn more →Protecting your innovations through comprehensive trademark, copyright, and patent strategies.
Learn more →End-to-end advisory services for M&A, helping clients navigate complex transactions with confidence.
Learn more →Advising on workplace policies, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance for employers and employees.
Learn more →Comprehensive legal support for individuals and families navigating the complexities of immigration law and residency.
Learn more →Expert legal counsel for developers, contractors, and property owners throughout every phase of construction projects.
Learn more →Specialized guidance on regulatory compliance, environmental impact, and commercial aspects of resource development.
Learn more →Strategic advice for international and local investors on market entry, joint ventures, and sustainable growth.
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Our law office
Hirko and Associates is a premier law firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, providing comprehensive legal services to clients across the globe. With a deep understanding of both local and international law, we offer strategic guidance to businesses, NGOs, and individuals.
Our team of experienced lawyers is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge legal solutions with precision, integrity, and a client-centric approach.
Case studies
Selected engagements, described as our clients have described them to us.
Corporate & investment
Long-term counsel
Commercial advisory
Client reviews
Hirko and Associates Law Office has been a valuable legal partner to Ella Tech, providing clear and practical advice across our corporate and commercial matters. We particularly appreciate his ability to understand our business needs and translate complex legal issues into practical solutions.
Over the past eight years, Hirko Alemu (Founder of Hirko and Associates Law Office) has advised us on various corporate, commercial, regulatory, and project-related matters in Ethiopia. His professionalism, practical approach, responsiveness, and strong understanding of the Ethiopian legal and business environment have made him a trusted legal adviser to our company.
Hirko and Associates Law Office expertly secured acclaimed financial and technology international partner for our real estate company. Their elite legal stewardship has completely reversed our downward business trajectory through this strategic alliance. They are essential advisors for sophisticated, high-stakes corporate growth.
Insights
Proclamation No. 110/1998, the Stamp Duty Proclamation, was issued by the House of Peoples' Representatives and published in the Federal Negarit Gazette on 12 May 1998…
On 15 October 2026, Ethiopia officially joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a continental payment infrastructure designed to facilitate…
A proclamation may establish the legal basis and institutional responsibilities for a regulatory framework, while a designation standard explains how the framework is…
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We reply to every inquiry within one business day. If your matter is urgent, please call us on +251 92 358 8886.
Yes. We are based in Addis Ababa and provide legal services to clients across the globe, with an understanding of both local and international law.
We advise on corporate and commercial law, fintech and innovation, non-profit and international organization practice, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, immigration law, construction law, mining and energy laws, and investment and business advisory. See the Practice Areas page for details.
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