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Yordanos Asegidew

Yordanos Asegidew

Associate

Overview

Yordanos Assegdew is a law graduate from Addis Ababa University and is currently pursuing a Master’s
degree in Business Law. She has practical experience in capital markets, investment, corporate governance,
and management.

Her professional background includes serving as a Legal and Compliance Officer and Company Secretary
at an investment firm, where she focused on capital markets, legal compliance, board management, and
corporate governance. Yordanos also completed an apprenticeship with Ethiopian Investment Holdings,
where she gained exposure to Ethiopia’s Public-Private Partnership sector and Sovereign Wealth Funds.

Key Matters

A client

In a dispute contract valued at over USD 374.5 thousand (ETB 50 million).

A client

In legal research and written analysis on regulatory developments and emerging legal issues.

A client

In preparing and structuring corporate governance documentation for an Investment Advisory License from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority.

A client

In providing legal counsel to the board and its subcommittees.

An investment advisory firm

By independently leading its legal and compliance department, including internal policy formulation and ensuring compliance with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority regulations.

Governance and Election Committee

In developing and implementing corporate governance frameworks, policies and best practices

Various clients

In legal research and written analysis on regulatory developments and emerging legal issues.

A client

In capital market matters, licensing processes, and regulatory frameworks, including the acquisition of an investment bank license

Qualifications

CERTIFICATIONS

LLB (Addis Ababa University)

LLM (Addis Ababa University)