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Energy, Mining & Natural Resources

Overview

At DABLO Law Firm, we bring first-hand expertise to Ethiopia’s energy and natural resources sector—a rapidly evolving field demanding strategic, sector-specific legal guidance. As regulatory frameworks shift and demand grows across the Horn of Africa, we support clients with tailored, commercially focused counsel.

Our team advises on the full project lifecycle—from mineral exploration and petroleum operations to renewable energy development and infrastructure. In mining, we assist with licensing, regulatory compliance, and agreements for the extraction of precious metals, industrial minerals, and hydrocarbons. In energy, we guide clients through electricity generation projects, including off-grid, hydro, geothermal, and other renewables.

We help structure deals, meet local content requirements, and secure regulatory approvals—balancing compliance, sustainability, and investment efficiency. Though energy and mining law remains niche in Ethiopia, DABLO is at the forefront, delivering sharp legal insight and strategic solutions that mitigate risk and unlock opportunity in this high-stakes sector.

Work Highlights

  • Conducted petroleum operations due diligence and legal advisory for a confidential Ethiopian concession, including legal status assessment and dispute resolution strategy.
  • Advised on the incorporation and regulatory structuring of a UNHCR bid-winning solar power company, ensuring full compliance with national energy and investment regulations.
  • Represented a mining company in a significant mining and production and supply contract dispute involving a claim of USD 1.5 million at Federal High Court
  • Represented a mining company in a dispute regarding the revocation of an exploration and production license against Benishangul regional mining authority at Federal High Court
  • Represented a coal mining company in Arbitration dispute

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