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Real Estate, Property & Construction Law

Overview

Ethiopia’s real estate sector—especially in Addis Ababa—has seen rapid growth over the past two decades, fueled by urban expansion and rising demand. DABLO Law Firm has been a trusted legal advisor throughout this evolution, supporting developers, landowners, buyers, contractors, and financiers in navigating the sector’s legal and transactional complexities.

We provide end-to-end legal support, from drafting development agreements to resolving disputes. Our deep understanding of stakeholder dynamics allows us to structure practical, client-specific solutions—even in the absence of a unified legal framework. By leveraging scattered regulations and crafting tailored arrangements, we’ve helped clients succeed in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.

Now, with the introduction of Proclamation No. 1357/2024—the first comprehensive law governing real estate development and marketing in Ethiopia—DABLO is ready to guide clients through this new legal landscape. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or buyer, we’re equipped to protect your interests and support your goals.

Work Highlights

  • Represented a major real estate developers in arbitration and court proceedings involving disputes with property buyers and landowners, successfully concluding multiple cases.
  • Representing a prominent real estate company in contractual disputes with apartment and landowners tied to its development projects.
  • Drafted and reviewed over ten standardized Apartment Unit and Townhouse Sale Agreements for various developments, ensuring legal clarity and protection of client interests.
  • Facilitated equity investments in real estate initiatives and managed the procurement of multimillion-dollar properties to support clients’ business growth. These acquisitions, achieved with the firm’s assistance, have proved integral to the expansion of clients’ operations.
  • Delivered legal counsel to numerous real estate firms on complex property acquisitions and joint ventures with local property owners for both commercial and residential development projects.
  • Currently representing a grade 1 construction company in Federal and City Courts concerning a construction contract dispute with the Addis Ababa City Design and Construction Works Office, involving claims exceeding $10,000,000.

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