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Bruk is a distinguished legal professional with over 15 years of experience in corporate, investment, and litigation law. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s strategic vision and delivering high-calibre legal ser vices. Recognized by The Legal 500 as a Recommended Lawyer, Bruk is known for his expertise in advising businesses, investors, and multinational organizations on complex legal and regulatory matters. Bruk’s career began in the public sector as a legal advisor for the Addis Ababa City Administration.
He then transitioned to the private sector, serving as in-house legal counsel, and providing comprehensive legal guidance on corporate and regulatory issues. His move into private practice allowed him to expand his expertise, advising clients on investment licensing, tax law, employment law, and general business law.
In addition to his advisory practice, Bruk is a seasoned litigator, representing clients in civil and commercial disputes before Ethiopia’s Federal Courts and the African Union Ad ministrative Tribunal. His work also includes conducting legal due diligence for companies looking to invest or expand operations in Ethiopia, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Bruk holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Addis Ababa University. His deep legal knowledge, combined with a practical and strategic approach, makes him a trusted advisor in Ethiopia’s legal landscape.
Advised on a USD 100 million (ETB 11.6 billion) public-private partnership agreement with the Addis Ababa Municipality for the construction of public housing units in central Addis Ababa.
Represented a client in an employment dispute before the African Union Administrative Tribunal against the Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Provided legal counsel to a local development company on a PPP agreement for a commercial mall project, ensuring protection of the client’s interests through strategic negotiation with the city’s PPP department.
Advised a U.S.-based investor on the registration of Ethiopia’s first e-commerce platform, facilitating full legal incorporation and operational launch.
Represented a leading Ethiopian developer in arbitration proceedings involving 28 apartment buyers who defaulted on contracts, with claims totaling USD 2.7 million (ETB 146.1 million).
Provided advisory services on the proposed division of Private Limited Company Ethiopia, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based company into manufacturing and laboratory service wings.
Represented Ethiopia’s largest brewery in a civil lawsuit against a vehicle importer over breach of contract valued at USD 783,000 (ETB 90.7 million).
Acted as counsel of Irish company Tax Appeal Commission, asserting that the DTAA clearly exempts Irish companies without a permanent establishment in Ethiopia from Ethiopian income tax.
Acted in a shareholder dispute involving one of Ethiopia’s premier coffee exporters, with claims valued at USD 500,000 (ETB 57.9 million).
Provided legal advisory and contract review for a multimillion-dollar digital lottery platform structured as a joint venture between ELS and a private entity.
Represented the client in a breach of contract dispute against Denk Pharma Pharmaceuticals.
Reviewed HR manuals, medical service regulations, and prescription protocols for compliance with Ethiopian labor and health laws. Mitigated legal risks across the organization’s diverse operations
LLB (Addis Ababa University)
Ethiopian Federal Bar Association
Association of European Attorneys
